DUST Search - [request] Squad member names

KalOfTheRathi wrote:

Lightning Bolt2 wrote:

-- snip reasonable idea --

Ain't gonna happen. Ugh

We used to have that back when TacNet did what it was supposed to do as documented in the beginning videos. If a squad member saw a red then the entire squad knew it was there. Anybody you saw was visible as well as their name. Just looking in direction of a blue gave you their name. That was all removed just prior to the release of the fabulously useless scanners.

Of course, scanners will get nuked here in 1.8 so they will be even more useless than before. Instead of being able to give a merc a reliable view of their surroundings they will only give a snapshot in one direction and none of them will show the cloaked scouts waiting to stab you in the back. Such fun.

My reasoning on them being useless is that they only provide a small percentage of what TacNet did, waste SP/ISK and suck up an equipment slot so fewer mercs run injectors. More clones lost, faster battles and useless gear based on somebody's pet project. All a clear win for CCP/Shanghai and a clear loss for every player in Dust514.

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Lightning Bolt2 Binary Mercs 376	Posted - 2014.02.09 19:06:00 - [1] - Quote everyone in a squad needs to be able to tell whos who in their squad while in combat to survive, instead of potentialy dying to aim directly at an ally to see his name. it could work well by having any squad mamber on your screen to have their name just above their chevron or health gauge so we are able to tell between mambers of the squad easilly, and for anyone who doesn't want this have an option to turn it on/off (default on to help new players). Favorite gear: Duct-tape and Butter knives
Lightning Bolt2 Binary Mercs 378	Posted - 2014.02.10 06:04:00 - [2] - Quote to help squads! Favorite gear: Duct-tape and Butter knives squad play!
KAGEHOSHI Horned Wolf Dominion of the Supreme Emperor God-King KAGEHOSHI 9004	Posted - 2014.02.10 06:18:00 - [3] - Quote +1 Gû¦Gû+Supreme emperor god-kingpÇÉKAGEH¦PSHIpÇæ// Lord of threads // Forum alt Gû¦Gû+
Lightning Bolt2 Binary Mercs 379	Posted - 2014.02.11 18:46:00 - [4] - Quote for squad play! Favorite gear: Duct-tape and Butter knives squad play!
Lightning Bolt2 Binary Mercs 379	Posted - 2014.02.13 02:40:00 - [5] - Quote we need this! Favorite gear: Duct-tape and Butter knives squad play!
B1G Boss Binary Mercs 16	Posted - 2014.02.13 03:12:00 - [6] - Quote WE NEED THIS FOR SQADS. Noob CEO of Binary Mercs
Lightning Bolt2 Binary Mercs 379	Posted - 2014.02.15 18:36:00 - [7] - Quote B1G Boss wrote: WE NEED THIS FOR SQUADS. Noob FTFY Favorite gear: Duct-tape and Butter knives squad play!
Kallas Hallytyr Skullbreakers 351	Posted - 2014.02.15 18:41:00 - [8] - Quote Yes please.
X7 lion Swamp Tempo Canis Eliminatus Operatives 119	Posted - 2014.02.15 18:44:00 - [9] - Quote yup I am death incarnate, you will not see me or hear me. You shall only feel the strike of my blade.
KalOfTheRathi Nec Tributis 967	Posted - 2014.02.15 18:45:00 - [10] - Quote Lightning Bolt2 wrote: -- snip reasonable idea -- Ain't gonna happen. We used to have that back when TacNet did what it was supposed to do as documented in the beginning videos. If a squad member saw a red then the entire squad knew it was there. Anybody you saw was visible as well as their name. Just looking in direction of a blue gave you their name. That was all removed just prior to the release of the fabulously useless scanners. Of course, scanners will get nuked here in 1.8 so they will be even more useless than before. Instead of being able to give a merc a reliable view of their surroundings they will only give a snapshot in one direction and none of them will show the cloaked scouts waiting to stab you in the back. Such fun. My reasoning on them being useless is that they only provide a small percentage of what TacNet did, waste SP/ISK and suck up an equipment slot so fewer mercs run injectors. More clones lost, faster battles and useless gear based on somebody's pet project. All a clear win for CCP/Shanghai and a clear loss for every player in Dust514. And so it goes.

Lightning Bolt2 Binary Mercs 382	Posted - 2014.02.15 18:50:00 - [11] - Quote KalOfTheRathi wrote: Lightning Bolt2 wrote: -- snip reasonable idea -- Ain't gonna happen. We used to have that back when TacNet did what it was supposed to do as documented in the beginning videos. If a squad member saw a red then the entire squad knew it was there. Anybody you saw was visible as well as their name. Just looking in direction of a blue gave you their name. That was all removed just prior to the release of the fabulously useless scanners. Of course, scanners will get nuked here in 1.8 so they will be even more useless than before. Instead of being able to give a merc a reliable view of their surroundings they will only give a snapshot in one direction and none of them will show the cloaked scouts waiting to stab you in the back. Such fun. My reasoning on them being useless is that they only provide a small percentage of what TacNet did, waste SP/ISK and suck up an equipment slot so fewer mercs run injectors. More clones lost, faster battles and useless gear based on somebody's pet project. All a clear win for CCP/Shanghai and a clear loss for every player in Dust514. I was here when the squad vision was here (anyone seen will show up on tacnet) I'm requesting to only be able to see SQUAD names... and FYI scanners are currently OP, not useless! Favorite gear: Duct-tape and Butter knives squad play!
Lightning Bolt2 Binary Mercs 389	Posted - 2014.02.19 17:14:00 - [12] - Quote still need this. Favorite gear: Duct-tape and Butter knives squad play!
Kigurosaka Laaksonen DUST University Ivy League 334	Posted - 2014.02.19 18:15:00 - [13] - Quote I would support this. DUST 514 Recruit Code - https://dust514.com/recruit/zluCyb/ EVE Buddy Invite - Too damn long. Ask me for it.
Galvan Nized Deep Space Republic 671	Posted - 2014.02.19 18:29:00 - [14] - Quote I do think this would be a good idea. I would also accept the minimap green dots to have numbers signifying your order if the squad if always having names is too difficult or causes too much clutter.
Komodo Jones Chaotik Serenity 514	Posted - 2014.02.19 18:32:00 - [15] - Quote Knowing the location of your team is OP! Make mercs blind! Nerf vision! Sarcasm aside, buff this post! This is a signature. You're now reading it. You may now reply to my post.
Lightning Bolt2 Binary Mercs 390	Posted - 2014.02.19 19:02:00 - [16] - Quote Komodo Jones wrote: Knowing the location of your team is OP! Make mercs blind! Nerf vision! Sarcasm aside, buff this post! nerf passivscan while at it. Favorite gear: Duct-tape and Butter knives squad play!
Lightning Bolt2 Binary Mercs 390	Posted - 2014.02.20 17:36:00 - [17] - Quote Galvan Nized wrote: I do think this would be a good idea. I would also accept the minimap green dots to have numbers signifying your order if the squad if always having names is too difficult or causes too much clutter. that could work too Favorite gear: Duct-tape and Butter knives squad play!
Vakki Yuki Eastern Aexun Society 8	Posted - 2014.02.20 17:52:00 - [18] - Quote Agreed. Definitely need to know who's who. And while we're at it, scanners are rigged because one person sits in the back and sweeps. Bring back what tacnet used to do. My scout would love to live up to her name. 1.8 scanner nerf, yay! Now you nubs gotta pay attention. Muwahaha. Specialization in improvisation.
Lightning Bolt2 Binary Mercs 399	Posted - 2014.02.21 18:18:00 - [19] - Quote uncreative bump. Favorite gear: Duct-tape and Butter knives squad play!
Lightning Bolt2 Binary Mercs 400	Posted - 2014.02.24 18:18:00 - [20] - Quote need bumpers Favorite gear: Duct-tape and Butter knives

Aderek HavoK Core RISE of LEGION 59	Posted - 2014.02.24 19:24:00 - [21] - Quote Names must back! And (only to see in squad) haevy tag /'\, logi /;\, scout /o\, asault /a\, this is of course exp. ;) Good hunting!
Chesyre Armundsen Thanes Of Dust 444	Posted - 2014.02.24 23:06:00 - [22] - Quote +1 I like it Mihi gravato Deus - "Let God lay the burden on me!"
Lightning Bolt2 Binary Mercs 403	Posted - 2014.02.25 17:43:00 - [23] - Quote must have! Favorite gear: Duct-tape and Butter knives
Talos Vagheitan Ancient Exiles. 457	Posted - 2014.02.25 17:49:00 - [24] - Quote Great idea! Or, we could steal a page from Halo 3's playbook, and allow players to have a 3 digit "Tag" IE: 'Z07' 'V66' 'G2D' ... etc Who cares what some sniper has to say
Lightning Bolt2 Binary Mercs 403	Posted - 2014.02.26 01:58:00 - [25] - Quote Talos Vagheitan wrote: Great idea! Or, we could steal a page from Halo 3's playbook, and allow players to have a 3 digit "Tag" IE: 'Z07' 'V66' 'G2D' ... etc but isn't that stealing? but really, that would work too . Favorite gear: Duct-tape and Butter knives
Lightning Bolt2 Binary Mercs 404	Posted - 2014.02.27 02:29:00 - [26] - Quote Aderek wrote: Names must back! And (only to see in squad) haevy tag /'\, logi /;\, scout /o\, asault /a\, this is of course exp. ;) Good hunting! would be cool. Favorite gear: Duct-tape and Butter knives
Lightning Bolt2 Binary Mercs 404	Posted - 2014.02.27 17:28:00 - [27] - Quote bump Favorite gear: Duct-tape and Butter knives
Lightning Bolt2 Binary Mercs 404	Posted - 2014.02.28 18:06:00 - [28] - Quote we need names! Favorite gear: Duct-tape and Butter knives
B1G Boss Binary Mercs 25	Posted - 2014.03.01 01:44:00 - [29] - Quote BY THE NINE! We need this. Later gets killed by imperial soldiers. CEO of Binary Mercs
Lightning Bolt2 Binary Mercs 406	Posted - 2014.03.01 19:12:00 - [30] - Quote B1G Boss wrote: BY THE NINE! We need this. Later gets killed by imperial soldiers. I agree. (but lets not turn this into an OFF-TOPIC skyrim thread) Favorite gear: Duct-tape and Butter knives

Lightning Bolt2 Binary Mercs 406	Posted - 2014.03.04 23:41:00 - [31] - Quote name needed Favorite gear: Duct-tape and Butter knives


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