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medomai grey wrote:

Overview map needs an overhaul. There's too much information that one can gleam by simply going to the over view map. Where is that sniper? Where is that tank? Where is the bulk of enemy forces? Just go to the overview map and its there; anything that isn't blue is an enemy, you don't need the red tags to figure that out. And It shouldn't be that way. I should have to coordinate with scouts, dropships, LAVs, capsuleers, etc. or drop some specialized equipment on the map for scans. There needs to be a "fog of war" to allow information gathering to be critical in game.

To get the "fog of war" I mentioned, we need to change the way the map is presented. We can't simply render the entire map and choose not to render in the enemies because that would not make sense immersion wise. I can see the entire field from a camera above the battle but I cant see my un-scanned enemies? I recommend changing the current live video stream overview map into a contour map that some unknown sensors took a 3D scan from orbit. Don't forget to add elevation, buildings and obstacles, longitude and latitude. A benefit of going this route may be shorter times in bringing up the overview map.

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medomai grey WarRavens Final Resolution. 703	Posted - 2014.05.08 02:28:00 - [1] - Quote When I watched the Legion proof of concept, I noticed that the HUD(heads-up display) didn't differ all that much from Dust514. And that's a pity because there's still so much more room for improvement. I would like to see: Radar and map integration on the top left of the screen. The map should be a contour map that shows elevation, buildings and obstacles, longitude, latitude and your coordinates. I would also like to see labels and markers indicating the radial distance from the mercenary. This will aid coordination among players, give a better indication of where stuff is on the radar, and help players navigate the map better. All gun info(ammo, heat, charge) on the bottom right corner of the screen needs to be moved onto the gun or reticle. Humans can only see a small area clearly, everything around that area is unfocused. Having information such as ammo, heat, and charge separated from what you are aiming at makes the experience cumbersome as the user has to keep switching their focus away from their target to check up on gun info at the bottom right of the screen. Also adds to immersion as a bonus. Semi transparent text chat channel of player choice in the bottom right of the screen. Not all players have mics and communicating orders may be better if it constantly shows on the grunts screens. Also in game notices like orbital strike available or you got mail will be easier to notice than seeing words or images briefly pop-up and then disappear. Overview map needs an overhaul. There's too much information that one can gleam by simply going to the over view map. Where is that sniper? Where is that tank? Where is the bulk of enemy forces? Just go to the overview map and its there; anything that isn't blue is an enemy, you don't need the red tags to figure that out. And It shouldn't be that way. I should have to coordinate with scouts, dropships, LAVs, capsuleers, etc. or drop some specialized equipment on the map for scans. There needs to be a "fog of war" to allow information gathering to be critical in game. To get the "fog of war" I mentioned, we need to change the way the map is presented. We can't simply render the entire map and choose not to render in the enemies because that would not make sense immersion wise. I can see the entire field from a camera above the battle but I cant see my un-scanned enemies? I recommend changing the current live video stream overview map into a contour map that some unknown sensors took a 3D scan from orbit. Don't forget to add elevation, buildings and obstacles, longitude and latitude. A benefit of going this route may be shorter times in bringing up the overview map. Medium frame EHP is not medium
Alina Heart DEST1NY AWAITS 511	Posted - 2014.05.08 02:46:00 - [2] - Quote Need I remind you This is still the Dust 514 forums. Until Legion is plastered on the current logo and the url name is changed I'll here no more of your blasphemy. Now go, before I change my mind of letting you live. ==============[ !.GÇó°¤(`Gÿà´)* GÖÑ -à+ü+¿+¦-à +ª¦¦-à+Ö¦« GÖÑ *(´Gÿà`)¤°GÇó.! ]===========
medomai grey WarRavens Final Resolution. 703	Posted - 2014.05.08 02:53:00 - [3] - Quote Alina Heart wrote: Need I remind you This is still the Dust 514 forums. Until Legion is plastered on the current logo and the url name is changed I'll here no more of your blasphemy. Now go, before I change my mind of letting you live. What are you going to do, post empty threats and weak insults? Ooh I quiver with fear. EVE: Legion, at its core is Dust514. Deal with it. Medium frame EHP is not medium
Atiim Heaven's Lost Property Dirt Nap Squad. 8089	Posted - 2014.05.08 02:57:00 - [4] - Quote I have reported this thread. Hopefully it shall be moved to Features & Ideas Discussions, or The Locker Room where it belongs. Please keep in mind, this is still the DUST 514 Forums. CCP Rouge (Crowd Control Productions - 'Neo' EVE: Legion) DUST 514 CCP Logibro (Crowd Control Productions) .GIF Sigs.
Atiim Heaven's Lost Property Dirt Nap Squad. 8089	Posted - 2014.05.08 02:58:00 - [5] - Quote medomai grey wrote: EVE: Legion, at its core is Dust514. Deal with it. Considering how CCP has stated otherwise, no it is not. Why are you suggesting someone to deal with a blatant lie? CCP Rouge (Crowd Control Productions - 'Neo' EVE: Legion) DUST 514 CCP Logibro (Crowd Control Productions) .GIF Sigs.
ISuperstar DIOS X. II 252	Posted - 2014.05.08 03:01:00 - [6] - Quote medomai grey wrote: Alina Heart wrote: Need I remind you This is still the Dust 514 forums. Until Legion is plastered on the current logo and the url name is changed I'll here no more of your blasphemy. Now go, before I change my mind of letting you live. What are you going to do, post empty threats and weak insults? Ooh I quiver with fear. EVE: Legion, at its core is Dust514. Deal with it. I've reported your thread to the proper authorities. I have also requested a banning of your account. Hopefully you'll learn a good lesson from this.
medomai grey WarRavens Final Resolution. 704	Posted - 2014.05.08 03:07:00 - [7] - Quote Atiim wrote: I have reported this thread. Hopefully it shall be moved to Features & Ideas Discussions, or The Locker Room where it belongs. Please keep in mind, this is still the DUST 514 Forums. Lol, You caught me red handed Atim. Medium frame EHP is not medium
Atiim Heaven's Lost Property Dirt Nap Squad. 8091	Posted - 2014.05.08 03:08:00 - [8] - Quote medomai grey wrote: Atiim wrote: I have reported this thread. Hopefully it shall be moved to Features & Ideas Discussions, or The Locker Room where it belongs. Please keep in mind, this is still the DUST 514 Forums. Lol, You caught me red handed Atim. CCP Rouge (Crowd Control Productions - 'Neo' EVE: Legion) DUST 514 CCP Logibro (Crowd Control Productions) .GIF Sigs.
medomai grey WarRavens Final Resolution. 704	Posted - 2014.05.08 03:10:00 - [9] - Quote ISuperstar wrote: I've reported your thread to the proper authorities. I have also requested a banning of your account. Hopefully you'll learn a good lesson from this. Waiting on ban. Medium frame EHP is not medium
Atiim Heaven's Lost Property Dirt Nap Squad. 8093	Posted - 2014.05.08 03:14:00 - [10] - Quote ISuperstar wrote: medomai grey wrote: Alina Heart wrote: Need I remind you This is still the Dust 514 forums. Until Legion is plastered on the current logo and the url name is changed I'll here no more of your blasphemy. Now go, before I change my mind of letting you live. What are you going to do, post empty threats and weak insults? Ooh I quiver with fear. EVE: Legion, at its core is Dust514. Deal with it. I've reported your thread to the proper authorities. I have also requested a banning of your account. Hopefully you'll learn a good lesson from this. Man, where's Sheriff Clark when you need him? CCP Rouge (Crowd Control Productions - 'Neo' EVE: Legion) DUST 514 CCP Logibro (Crowd Control Productions) .GIF Sigs.

Finn Colman Immortal Guides 20	Posted - 2014.05.08 14:19:00 - [11] - Quote CCP is asking for our suggestions and ideas about *Legion. We currently have no other medium or channel through which to communicate these Ideas, than theDUST 514 forums. When we have a proper Legion* forum or sub-forum, you'll have reason to tell us we are in the wrong place. No one will be banned for giving CCP precisely what they asked for.
Minwer Betamax 2.0 22	Posted - 2014.05.08 14:29:00 - [12] - Quote +1 on changing the radar system. Halo Reach has one of the best radar systems I have seen in a game, with markings telling you if an enemy is above or below your current position. Very useful and I would recommend CCP to take notes from that. Hello World!
Dauth Jenkins Ultramarine Corp 525	Posted - 2014.05.09 14:56:00 - [13] - Quote medomai grey wrote: Overview map needs an overhaul. There's too much information that one can gleam by simply going to the over view map. Where is that sniper? Where is that tank? Where is the bulk of enemy forces? Just go to the overview map and its there; anything that isn't blue is an enemy, you don't need the red tags to figure that out. And It shouldn't be that way. I should have to coordinate with scouts, dropships, LAVs, capsuleers, etc. or drop some specialized equipment on the map for scans. There needs to be a "fog of war" to allow information gathering to be critical in game. To get the "fog of war" I mentioned, we need to change the way the map is presented. We can't simply render the entire map and choose not to render in the enemies because that would not make sense immersion wise. I can see the entire field from a camera above the battle but I cant see my un-scanned enemies? I recommend changing the current live video stream overview map into a contour map that some unknown sensors took a 3D scan from orbit. Don't forget to add elevation, buildings and obstacles, longitude and latitude. A benefit of going this route may be shorter times in bringing up the overview map. I like everything but this part. The map should show everyone normally, but we should be able to equip vehicle camouflage that makes it invisible on the overhead map view. Infantry should be able to drop a radar scrambler to cover an area so there movements can't be used. Right now, that is the only reason to use the map, to find targets. Take away that, and the overhead map is just a fancy map of the field, which, after a few games, no one will use. -Sincerely --The Dual Swarm Commando
Finn Colman Immortal Guides 20	Posted - 2014.05.10 13:43:00 - [14] - Quote In Legion (if you saw the prototype that they showed) the maps can have quite dense atmospheres, creating a fog that can completely obstruct vision of certain areas while using the overview map. I like this new aspect to the maps (could give red liners some trouble, which is good). A lot of new aspects that are already in the prototype will make the game more immersive and more tactical. A fog of war would be nice, but remember to take into account what is already there, and leave the map useful enough where it not just decoration for most people.
KEROSIINI-TERO The Rainbow Effect 1045	Posted - 2014.05.11 18:14:00 - [15] - Quote Take legion stuff to legion forum section please. --> https://forums.dust514.com/default.aspx?g=topics&f=1732 :-S
medomai grey WarRavens Final Resolution. 731	Posted - 2014.05.11 20:44:00 - [16] - Quote KEROSIINI-TERO wrote: Take legion stuff to legion forum section please. --> https://forums.dust514.com/default.aspx?g=topics&f=1732 In the most sarcastic sounding voice, I reply "oh, there is a new EVE: Legion forum. I should go move my thread there because I obviously haven't done so already." https://forums.dust514.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=161506 Medium frame EHP is not medium


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