The minimap: It's finally happened!

flik · 12-25-2007, 04:27 PM

After reading the .7 changelist (http://www.realitymod.com/change_lis...changelist.txt) its become apparent that the minimap is going to be removed for infantry (not vehicles), although a map can still be acessed with capslock.

Personally, im glad the PR team decided to take the leap, as this is something that is been heavily debated in the past on the forums (and likely between the devs themselves)

who else is excited about this new element of gameplay?

i know i am

Flik

ConscriptVirus · 12-25-2007, 04:31 PM

i think i mite miss it. i realized that im always constantly looking at my minimap

zangoo · 12-25-2007, 04:35 PM

omg, this is great. cant wait to play this, is the big map still there with every position for every thing, or is it going to be more of a picture? i am still really happy that it is gone

flik · 12-25-2007, 04:37 PM

i suggest you all read the changelist, some big things happening in this release actually!

for example..

'The largest change is our Infantry Weapon Handling Revision. You will now need to stop and take a few seconds to aim accurately. If you fire before taking a few seconds, your rounds will deviate wildly. This is to simulate a soldier taking a moment to steady his grip and breath, and line up a target. This stops the current problem in PR v0.61 of players 'insta-proning' and getting headshots on targets 100+ meters out. Now, players in a prone position who remain motionless will have excellent firing capability, while sprinting players will need to stop and aim before getting maximum accuracy.'

this version really sounds like a work of well thought out art, i we'll have to agree.

Flik

snotmaster0 · 12-25-2007, 04:45 PM

.7 will introduce a lot of subtle changes that I think are going to change the face of gameplay forever. I really can't wait to see these new facets tested online.

[R-CON]Clypp · 12-25-2007, 04:51 PM

I just spent countless hours making topographical minimaps and now they are getting canned? Great...

LtSoucy · 12-25-2007, 04:54 PM

Its a bit unreal for removing them but its going to be ok. the new soldiers of war with have them on there gear. I hope i can adapt to these changes fast.

Engineer · 12-25-2007, 04:54 PM

Yeah, kinda figured it out a month ago, too bad some nice mod decided the lock the thread before people even saw it. Well done.

Anyway, it will be quite a leap for most of the players, but I'm sure it will be worth the pain.

And Clypp, I'm sure the "normal" maps will still be around, just the minimap is gone.

[R-DEV]GeZe · 12-25-2007, 04:56 PM

The M map is still there.

Tip:

Change your 3D map on/off control to something else, and add the alternate key for your M map to "alt", that way you can easily bring it up.

[R-DEV]bosco · 12-25-2007, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LtSoucy

Its a bit unreal for removing them but its going to be ok.

Tell me how thats unrealistic.
IRL soldiers dont run around with a map in their hand all the time, hence the "M" map is still there...

@GeZe: Or use caps.

12-25-2007, 04:27 PM	#1
flik Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 80	The minimap: It's finally happened! After reading the .7 changelist (http://www.realitymod.com/change_lis...changelist.txt) its become apparent that the minimap is going to be removed for infantry (not vehicles), although a map can still be acessed with capslock. Personally, im glad the PR team decided to take the leap, as this is something that is been heavily debated in the past on the forums (and likely between the devs themselves) who else is excited about this new element of gameplay? i know i am Flik
flik Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 80	The sexiest man on PR.

12-25-2007, 04:31 PM	#2
ConscriptVirus Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 293	i think i mite miss it. i realized that im always constantly looking at my minimap
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12-25-2007, 04:37 PM	#4
flik Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 80	i suggest you all read the changelist, some big things happening in this release actually! for example.. 'The largest change is our Infantry Weapon Handling Revision. You will now need to stop and take a few seconds to aim accurately. If you fire before taking a few seconds, your rounds will deviate wildly. This is to simulate a soldier taking a moment to steady his grip and breath, and line up a target. This stops the current problem in PR v0.61 of players 'insta-proning' and getting headshots on targets 100+ meters out. Now, players in a prone position who remain motionless will have excellent firing capability, while sprinting players will need to stop and aim before getting maximum accuracy.' this version really sounds like a work of well thought out art, i we'll have to agree. Flik
flik Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 80	The sexiest man on PR.

12-25-2007, 04:45 PM	#5
snotmaster0 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 62	.7 will introduce a lot of subtle changes that I think are going to change the face of gameplay forever. I really can't wait to see these new facets tested online.
snotmaster0 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 62	Some of my favorite quotes... "I read about an Eskimo hunter who asked the local missionary priest, 'If I did not know about God and sin, would I go to hell?' 'No,' said the priest, 'not if you did not know.' 'Then why,' asked the Eskimo earnestly, 'did you tell me?'" ~Annie Dillard "Democracy is four wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch." ~Ambrose Bierce

12-25-2007, 04:51 PM	#6
[R-CON]Clypp PR Contributor Join Date: Jul 2006 Canada Location: Ontario Posts: 2,106	I just spent countless hours making topographical minimaps and now they are getting canned? Great...
	Ongoing PR Projects: Canadian Forces RG-31 Nyala Armored Patrol Vehicle - Status: Importing Topographical minimaps - Status: Restarted![7/18]

12-25-2007, 04:35 PM	#3
zangoo Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: calgary,ab,canada Posts: 982	omg, this is great. cant wait to play this, is the big map still there with every position for every thing, or is it going to be more of a picture? i am still really happy that it is gone

12-25-2007, 04:54 PM	#7
LtSoucy Join Date: Mar 2007 United States of America Location: Lowell MA USA Posts: 2,870	Its a bit unreal for removing them but its going to be ok. the new soldiers of war with have them on there gear. I hope i can adapt to these changes fast.
	2Recon: "We the people demand Lt.Soucy. Its like getting to see a glimpse of Jesus!"

12-25-2007, 04:54 PM	#8
Engineer Join Date: Dec 2006 Europe Posts: 925	Yeah, kinda figured it out a month ago, too bad some nice mod decided the lock the thread before people even saw it. Well done. Anyway, it will be quite a leap for most of the players, but I'm sure it will be worth the pain. And Clypp, I'm sure the "normal" maps will still be around, just the minimap is gone.
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12-25-2007, 04:56 PM	#9
[R-DEV]GeZe PR Developer Join Date: Feb 2006 Canada Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 2,953	The M map is still there. Tip: Change your 3D map on/off control to something else, and add the alternate key for your M map to "alt", that way you can easily bring it up.
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