An idea:

When someone would go into spectate mode, they wouldn't become invisible to players- they would take the for of a small hovering robot (think the size of those pesky flying robots in Half Life 2), which would not be able to interact with players, but only move within the map.

Possible or not- I think it would be cool.

it could be detracting to the players, and it could cause some minor lag, but not a bad idea .

Perhaps they could be visible only to other spectators, but not players.

So spectators can spectate other spectators spectating? I dont think till is a good idea. if they are visible to all thes lags and distraction and if not its kinda pointless.

omg.. please, no!
or make it configurable

I don't think it's pointless at all.

A lot of times, someone will want to show another person a hidden spot on the map, for instance. It would be nice if they could see each other in fly mode.

well being able to spectate other spectators might be ok, usually there are no more then 2 max. but as other said i'm not sure if its that useful.
Seeing spectators seems rather useless though.

I somehow like the idea of seeing other spectators flying around. Could be fun for chatting when you could have some gestures for the spectators as well

It's definitely a unique take on spectating.

I moved this thread to Nexuiz - General Discussion.. i really doubt you talk about Zymotic
Well the idea that specs can 'see' other specs is neat but it can also be confusing, looks very strange in demos and its also more network traffic then..

i always wanted extended spec modes. a spec mode editor would be cool.
*sigh*.... me and my crazy ideas....

I think it would be awsome. I know there is another game that did it, I just don't remember which... an Xbox game I think.

You're right, this is a silly idea. I've experienced this on the Spidflisk server and its just annoying. Granted there are times when it would be fun, but who wants to see objects floating around distracting them. Remember that if the spectator has control, they could go anywhere on the map; meaning they could get right in the way of the action! I don't think anyone would like this. I know most don't like it when I do it on Spidflisk...not including those few exceptions.

Oh, I read it as only other spectators could see spectators.

Players wouldn't see any spectators, just like currently.

I went by the very first post...the one who started it.