Grid References

~~the.ultimate.maverick~~ · 2006-08-08, 09:57

This is an example (Proof of concept)

e-Gor · 2006-08-08, 10:19

I think like that they clutter up the map too much. It would look ok if the squares were half the size, but then I guess they wouldn't be as useful. IMO letters/numbers round the edges is probably the best way to do it.

~~the.ultimate.maverick~~ · 2006-08-08, 10:21

The grid references in the squares can be smaller - they were made larger so that the air force pilots could read them quickly whilst flying

mavit · 2006-08-08, 10:25

I love it. It would make designating enemy positions easier if you don't have line of sight. Also you could say 'Tank moving from E6 Moving north

~~Katie~~ · 2006-08-08, 10:27

I voted wrong, I meant -

Yes - but with letters and numbers assigned to each row and column (not in each square)

EDIT:Problem Solved

~~(3FJ)Armin~~ · 2006-08-08, 10:28

katie
that was a pretty "dumbass" thing for you to do
but that's to be expected

EDIT:Watch the abuse

~~the.ultimate.maverick~~ · 2006-08-08, 10:29

Okay lets not go arguing - don't ruin my thread

MrD · 2006-08-08, 10:45

a better map reading system has been a long time coming. squads can move based on references rather than objects or having to have visual line of sight to mark.

have to make sure that it is both readable and won't obscure spotted enemy or even friendlies that might suddenly appear and you blow them away.

LINJEinc · 2006-08-08, 10:46

I like it alot, easy when your going to call in af or tank support

Downtown_two · 2006-08-08, 11:00

Bloody fantastic!

It does clutter up the map slightly, but there have been talks of revamping the HUD anyway to make the minimap a feature that you bring up by holding down a button. Few tweaks and that and it could be highly usable. Dont ask me what to do though, logistics arent my thing.

I think this would greatly enhance gameplay if it could be implimented in some form. Nice one Maverick. *high five*

......its from Top Gun

View Poll Results: Do you want grid references?
Yes - like this with a few tweaks	37	48.05%
Yes - but with letters and numbers assigned to each row and column (not in each square)	36	46.75%
No - I want names	3	3.90%
No - I want nothing!	1	1.30%
Voters: 77. You may not vote on this poll

2006-08-08, 09:57	#1
~~the.ultimate.maverick~~ Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,231	Grid References This is an example (Proof of concept)

2006-08-08, 10:25	#4
mavit Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 247	I love it. It would make designating enemy positions easier if you don't have line of sight. Also you could say 'Tank moving from E6 Moving north
mavit Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 247	~~~You Think That Is Air You Are Breathing Now~~~

2006-08-08, 10:27	#5
~~Katie~~ Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 161 Location: Los Angeles, California	I voted wrong, I meant - Yes - but with letters and numbers assigned to each row and column (not in each square) EDIT:Problem Solved

	Last edited by A.J.Sawyer; 2006-08-08 at 12:53..

2006-08-08, 10:28	#6
~~(3FJ)Armin~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 80 Location: Bayonne,NJ	katie that was a pretty "dumbass" thing for you to do but that's to be expected EDIT:Watch the abuse

	Last edited by A.J.Sawyer; 2006-08-08 at 12:53..

2006-08-08, 10:19	#2
e-Gor Retired PR Developer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,714 United Kingdom Location: Cambridge, UK	I think like that they clutter up the map too much. It would look ok if the squares were half the size, but then I guess they wouldn't be as useful. IMO letters/numbers round the edges is probably the best way to do it.

2006-08-08, 10:21	#3
~~the.ultimate.maverick~~ Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,231	The grid references in the squares can be smaller - they were made larger so that the air force pilots could read them quickly whilst flying

2006-08-08, 10:29	#7
~~the.ultimate.maverick~~ Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,231	Okay lets not go arguing - don't ruin my thread

2006-08-08, 10:45	#8
MrD Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,314 Saudi Arabia Location: Ar Riyadh	a better map reading system has been a long time coming. squads can move based on references rather than objects or having to have visual line of sight to mark. have to make sure that it is both readable and won't obscure spotted enemy or even friendlies that might suddenly appear and you blow them away.
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2006-08-08, 10:46	#9
LINJEinc Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 19 Location: Gavle/Sweden	I like it alot, easy when your going to call in af or tank support

2006-08-08, 11:00	#10
Downtown_two Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,276 Location: Scotland	Bloody fantastic! It does clutter up the map slightly, but there have been talks of revamping the HUD anyway to make the minimap a feature that you bring up by holding down a button. Few tweaks and that and it could be highly usable. Dont ask me what to do though, logistics arent my thing. I think this would greatly enhance gameplay if it could be implimented in some form. Nice one Maverick. high five ......its from Top Gun
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