Lince Wrote:Another thing I didn't like was that sometimes, a barrel would fall sideways, and I had to hit it around the place so that I could put it vertical. Maybe if there was a way to more or less "fix" the item position when held (I mean, you'd be holding it tight), and then rotate it in a more controlled fashion (over each axis, for example). That way I could pick up a barrel and put it vertical without the need to bump it all over the place 
I don'T think I can help you with most of your other suggestions (though I see your point and agree on most parts. Seeing parts of Philip during the game would be a nice touch, at least a shadow.), but if I understood you correctly on this one, you can do it in Black Plague by holding down the C button on your keyboard while holding an object. I'm not sure if it was the C button. It was explained in the turorial, which I can't replay because I lent the game to my brother to give him back his trust in horror games after he played FEAR.