protective

adj 1: intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind; "a

protective covering"; "the use of protective masks and

equipment"; "protective coatings"; "kept the drunken

sailor in protective custody"; "animals with

protective coloring"; "protective tariffs" [ant: {unprotective}]

2: showing a care; "a caring mother" [syn: {caring}]

3: (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful;

"protective of his reputation" [syn: {protective(p)}]

perspective

In computer games, the {virtual} position from which

the human player views the playing area. There are three

different perspectives: first person, second person, and third

person.

First person perspective: Viewing the world through the eyes

of the primary character in three dimensions. e.g. Doom,

Quake.

Second person perspective: Viewing the game through a

spectator's eyes, in two or three dimensions. Depending on

the game, the main character is always in view. e.g. Super

Mario Bros., Tomb Raider.

Third person perspective: a point of view which is independent

of where characters or playing units are. The gaming world is

viewed much as a satellite would view a battlefield.

E.g. Warcraft, Command & Conquer.

(1997-06-19)