[REQ] Expanded stock UI

Ducimus · 03-09-10, 11:41 AM

Call me any funny name you want, but after switching back and forth between stock and existing UI mods, i have finally conceded to myself, that sometimes change is good, and i really like the minimalist UI that comes with the game.

However, it's most glaring oversight is the lack of a compass or rudder controls. If someone could add at least those, and maybe expand on other missing functionalty later on, i think it would create an awesome UI choice for the community. (I for one would be very grateful)

ReLax · 03-09-10, 11:54 AM

Recommed!
I can subscribe that, would be fantastic.

GDFTigerTank · 03-09-10, 12:02 PM

Or you could have the best of both worlds with some sort of "pop out" menu system that remains hidden most of the time.

There needs to be a way to access detailed commands that otherwise aren't usable in SH5.

AVGWarhawk · 03-09-10, 12:46 PM

I would like to work with the new UI as well. It is effective and works well. In short, I like it a lot. It does however need at least two addtions IMO.

1. Depth to keel
2. Return to course.
3. Compass

However, the compass could be a usuable compass within the sub interior or added to pop up with the navigation map when activated. Thats it. I'm good with the TDC and everything else about it.

Besides, if we go back to the older style we have basically removed that first person type roll and become the I Dream of Genie blinking from place to place. SH5 is not about that type of play IMO. I kind dig having to walk here and there. It has slowed down how I used to play SH. IMO it has made the game better in that respect.

Galanti · 03-09-10, 01:00 PM

I have no problem with the minimalist approach in theory as it does fit the new direction rather well. However the vanilla implementation to me is flawed in two ways. Note I said vanilla, modders are improving it all the time.

1. It's too modern looking. No need for further comment as we've hashed through this ad naseum.

2. Choice of elements displayed. If you're going to pare down the amount of UI elements visible to the player, concentrate on only showing the critical elements. Perhaps have others as a slideout. In fact, ideally almost all elements would be slideouts, as any kind of HUD detracts from the great new fps perspective and eye-candy. Two glaring examples: That ghastly bright orange exclamation mark to indicate the current mission, and the TC controls. Who in the hell clicks on those controls to scale down to 1x from 8192x???

FIREWALL · 03-09-10, 01:06 PM

How about somebody Modding some simple SH-3 Shortcuts.

Walking thru the boat has gotten old for me.

An oldie but goody... K.I.S.S.

AVGWarhawk · 03-09-10, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIREWALL

How about somebody Modding some simple SH-3 Shortcuts.

Walking thru the boat has gotten old for me.

An oldie but goody... K.I.S.S.

Not necessary. It needs perhap three things added. It is a good interface.

kylania · 03-09-10, 03:24 PM

TheDarkWraith's 3 Dials is coming close. It gives us the missing commands for moving the boat while retaining some of the new UI look and cleanliness.

Misfit138 · 03-12-10, 10:20 AM

Dont know if somebody else has already figured out these but anyways

Been tinkering with Page Default Hud script and so far has managed to enable heading gauge and orders bar. Heading gauge is kinda small and as far as i know, it isnt interactive. Been thinking about possibly making it interactive and making it a bit wider so we might have relatively decent way to change heading via UI while keeping the stock UI look

Another thing is orders bar. It could be used the same way as officer icons in SH3

03-09-10, 11:41 AM	#1
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	[REQ] Expanded stock UI Call me any funny name you want, but after switching back and forth between stock and existing UI mods, i have finally conceded to myself, that sometimes change is good, and i really like the minimalist UI that comes with the game. However, it's most glaring oversight is the lack of a compass or rudder controls. If someone could add at least those, and maybe expand on other missing functionalty later on, i think it would create an awesome UI choice for the community. (I for one would be very grateful)

03-09-10, 12:46 PM	#4
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,254 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I would like to work with the new UI as well. It is effective and works well. In short, I like it a lot. It does however need at least two addtions IMO. 1. Depth to keel 2. Return to course. 3. Compass However, the compass could be a usuable compass within the sub interior or added to pop up with the navigation map when activated. Thats it. I'm good with the TDC and everything else about it. Besides, if we go back to the older style we have basically removed that first person type roll and become the I Dream of Genie blinking from place to place. SH5 is not about that type of play IMO. I kind dig having to walk here and there. It has slowed down how I used to play SH. IMO it has made the game better in that respect. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

03-09-10, 01:06 PM	#6
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	How about somebody Modding some simple SH-3 Shortcuts. Walking thru the boat has gotten old for me. An oldie but goody... K.I.S.S. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

03-09-10, 03:24 PM	#8
kylania Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,528 Downloads: 118 Uploads: 0	TheDarkWraith's 3 Dials is coming close. It gives us the missing commands for moving the boat while retaining some of the new UI look and cleanliness. __________________

03-09-10, 11:54 AM	#2
ReLax Watch Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Near Hamburg Posts: 23 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	Recommed! I can subscribe that, would be fantastic.

03-09-10, 12:02 PM	#3
GDFTigerTank Machinist's Mate Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 121 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	Or you could have the best of both worlds with some sort of "pop out" menu system that remains hidden most of the time. There needs to be a way to access detailed commands that otherwise aren't usable in SH5.

03-09-10, 01:00 PM	#5
Galanti Captain Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ottawa Posts: 536 Downloads: 106 Uploads: 0	I have no problem with the minimalist approach in theory as it does fit the new direction rather well. However the vanilla implementation to me is flawed in two ways. Note I said vanilla, modders are improving it all the time. 1. It's too modern looking. No need for further comment as we've hashed through this ad naseum. 2. Choice of elements displayed. If you're going to pare down the amount of UI elements visible to the player, concentrate on only showing the critical elements. Perhaps have others as a slideout. In fact, ideally almost all elements would be slideouts, as any kind of HUD detracts from the great new fps perspective and eye-candy. Two glaring examples: That ghastly bright orange exclamation mark to indicate the current mission, and the TC controls. Who in the hell clicks on those controls to scale down to 1x from 8192x???

03-12-10, 10:20 AM	#9
Misfit138 Lieutenant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 267 Downloads: 80 Uploads: 0	Dont know if somebody else has already figured out these but anyways Been tinkering with Page Default Hud script and so far has managed to enable heading gauge and orders bar. Heading gauge is kinda small and as far as i know, it isnt interactive. Been thinking about possibly making it interactive and making it a bit wider so we might have relatively decent way to change heading via UI while keeping the stock UI look Another thing is orders bar. It could be used the same way as officer icons in SH3