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2D ViewMatrix Screen Conversion with Dynamic Field-of-View (fov_scale) [v2.4 Technical Discussion]

matrix_math_guy
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1 months ago ยท Jul 18, 2026 11:16 AM
#1

Handling variable FOV scaling when players aim down sights with 4x-10x sniper optics in Apex:

$$\text{EffectiveFOV} = \text{BaseFOV} \times \text{fov_scale}$$

Where fov_scale drops from 1.0f down to 0.22f when zoomed in with a Digital Threat scope.

Factoring fov_scale into ViewMatrix projection guarantees that ESP bounding boxes stay locked to 3D player models regardless of sniper zoom level!

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1 months ago ยท Jul 18, 2026 7:39 PM
#2

Accounting for fov_scale fixes the issue where ESP boxes drifted away while zooming with sniper scopes. Huge fix!

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1 months ago ยท Jul 19, 2026 1:17 AM
#3

Clean math breakdown.