1.4X7 interface update

by **roncli** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 11:32 am

I'm updating the interface for 1.4X7 and want to present the user with some options. I'm mocking up those interfaces so we can discuss what would look good in Retro.

For reference, here's the current interface:

https://imgur.com/OhdDsPT

1.4X7 will include the current weapons and ammo available.

This is an idea for the interface to include "health" bars below the ships themselves. Ignore spacing and colors, this is a mockup.

https://imgur.com/FQyKnGZ

This is an idea to display just text, but have it all by the score.

https://imgur.com/LUzQ0fX

Similar to the last one, this changes the shield text to a bigger bar.

https://imgur.com/3KLkhvr

I am open to other ideas. Post them here!

by **roncli** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 11:39 am

Also of note, that first idea with the bars on the ships is an idea for an alternate shield display to the text values in ALL observer cockpits.

by **Jediluke** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 12:28 pm

I think I like the last one the most....BUT would also like the option to have both the BAR follow the ship (with better spacing of course) AND the percentage listed at the top simultaneously.

by **roncli** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 2:13 pm

So you're thinking there'd be two separate options:

Shields on ship:
1) Text
2) Bar
3) None

Shields near score:
1) Text
2) Bar
3) None

by **Jediluke** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 2:14 pm

yes....however add:

Text
Bar
Both
None

by **melvin** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 2:50 pm

i second jedi's motion

by **The@$$Man!** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 3:14 pm

I will 3rd that motion. Also, is x7 going to fix the freezing issue or is it more fortnite time?

by **roncli** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 4:56 pm

I can't fix Windows.

[edit] Interesting to note, I tried turning on VSync. I had to turn my mouse sensitivity down by about half, but it actually helped. I'll be trying this on The Observatory to see if my freezes stop. They've been way less frequent, but still noticable.

by **Ryguy** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 6:42 pm

I like the last option and Jedi's comments. I know this is only a mock up, but this is exciting!

Also, VSync may help the frames, but doesn't it adversely effect network code?

by **roncli** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 7:12 pm

I haven't tried network play with VSync yet. I might do that tonight. Single player felt really good though, it got rid of the skips for me.