To whom ever started the poll about observer mode that got accidentally deleted (I think accidentally ). You really need to learn the observer commands to really have fun with it. I have compiled a list of them. Here they are:
These are the default keys for BZFlag.
Yours maybe different, if you have modified your config.
A - Toggle View Momentum
L - Toggle Tank Labels
F6 - Select previous tank
F7 - Select next tank
F8 - Cycle Mode: Tracking|Driving|Following|Roaming
F9 - Zoom In
F10 - Zoom Out
F11 - Reset Zoom
Arrow Keys (Roaming/Tracking modes ONLY):
The descriptions are for Roaming mode, Tracking mode is slightly different, but you will get the idea.
Left - Turn Left
Right - Turn Right
Up - Move Forward
Down - Move Backwards
ALT+Left - Slide Left
ALT+Right - Slide Right
CTRL+UP - Tilt DOWN
CTRL+Down - Tilt UP
SHIFT+Up - Move DOWN
SHIFT+Down - Move UP
[if a combination is not listed the action is the same as the unmodified arrow key]