[WIP] All-new in-game interface for GWX - Page 2

onelifecrisis · 09-24-07, 03:45 PM

Maraz, thanks for the link

Hitman, thanks for the update - that sounds like a great WIP; we might finally get real-life targetting methods in SH3!

I'll wait for a PM from the anonymous modder. Doesn't sound like our mods would be compatible if released seperately so hopefully I'll be able to get his permission to include his work in my mod... we'll see!

onelifecrisis · 09-25-07, 06:26 AM

Is there anyone here who speaks German and would be willing to help me with a handful of translations?

Edit: a helpful person replied via PM. Thanks

onelifecrisis · 09-25-07, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onelifecrisis

Is there anyone here who speaks German and would be willing to help me with a handful of translations?

Edit: a helpful person replied via PM. Thanks

Same question for French! Anyone?

onelifecrisis · 09-26-07, 01:51 AM

The periscope screen is starting to take it's final shape, so I thought I'd post a preview as promised. Please note that this is still WIP, so some minor aspects of what you see here will change slightly before the interface is finished (and there will be more additions soon, notably the 6 main control dials) but really this is pretty close to a final version.

Manual TDC / Single Torpedo

Auto TDC / Salvo

I hope that gives you a good idea of where the interface is headed

Feedback is welcome!

OLC

Woof1701 · 09-26-07, 02:24 AM

Very interesting. Thanks! Will need some getting used to, but it looks like you get a good overview of all major data you need.
Will it be possible to close the Ship ID book (Erkennungshandbuch) completely, or does it always block part of the view.
And will the 6 control dials be slideout?

onelifecrisis · 09-26-07, 02:47 AM

Yes, if you're used to the normal interface then this one requires some un-doing of habits, which can take a little while

but for me it's worth it.

The recognition manual does go away just like before but I posted screenies with "everything out" so ppl can see the way its organised.

The 6 dials (which can be completely hidden using a button) appear on the left, over the water-level thing, when visible. More than that I can't say as I'm still playing around with them...

Maraz · 09-26-07, 03:26 AM

This looks _very_ promising...

Maraz

Bosk · 09-26-07, 03:42 AM

Great work!

Can you please prepare a beta version so we can test it out and give you our feedback?
It looks like just the kind of thing I've been wanting for ages, no more having to F6 everytime I want to adjust my torpedo settings, F5 back to periscope, F6 to tweak the settings some more, F5 back to periscope.. you get the idea!
Being able to do it all on one screen will be excellent particularly for times where you only have a few seconds to tee up the shot.

onelifecrisis · 09-26-07, 03:50 AM

Thanks Maraz

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bosk

Great work!

Can you please prepare a beta version so we can test it out and give you our feedback?
It looks like just the kind of thing I've been wanting for ages, no more having to F6 everytime I want to adjust my torpedo settings, F5 back to periscope, F6 to tweak the settings some more, F5 back to periscope.. you get the idea!
Being able to do it all on one screen will be excellent particularly for times where you only have a few seconds to tee up the shot.

Just so you know... this is not the first mod that integrates the TDC with the scope! In the interests of being fair and helpful I should tell you there are others, many in fact, and you might find one of those preferable, although obviously I hope you'll like mine best

I won't have a beta ready for a few more days - so you might want to spend that time checking out the competition.

Bosk · 09-26-07, 03:59 AM

Thanks for your reply!

I'll definately wait for you to release a beta in that case, waiting a few days or even a week isn't going to kill me.

Your new interface definately looks like it will be 'the business'. I really like the space-saving aspect of the main officer/messages bar too. It's far more optimized the way you've done it.

Keep up the good work.

Huskalar · 09-26-07, 05:08 AM

The screenshots look very promising indeed.

Looking forward to the release.

Oldhat · 09-27-07, 11:48 AM

I have allways wanted someting like this interface. looking forward to the release:p

Tank you for the work

nikbear · 09-27-07, 03:48 PM

Very impressive work

U49 · 09-27-07, 05:11 PM

I saw the TDC/single torpedo screen shot and .... WOW!

I always whished for the flow of target selection, designation, aiming and shooting as Kapitän and I WO had done it. The periscope was always observing the target's movement, waiting for the hint of a zig-zag.
I even thought about entering the spoken commands for the torpedo settings by keybord, but I didn't want to leave the targets unobserved.

GREAT IDEA!

Myxale · 09-27-07, 05:17 PM

Sleek design man

That for sure.

09-25-07, 06:26 AM	#17
onelifecrisis Maverick Modder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: England Posts: 3,895 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 3	Is there anyone here who speaks German and would be willing to help me with a handful of translations? Edit: a helpful person replied via PM. Thanks Last edited by onelifecrisis; 09-25-07 at 04:15 PM.

09-26-07, 01:51 AM	#19
onelifecrisis Maverick Modder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: England Posts: 3,895 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 3	Preview The periscope screen is starting to take it's final shape, so I thought I'd post a preview as promised. Please note that this is still WIP, so some minor aspects of what you see here will change slightly before the interface is finished (and there will be more additions soon, notably the 6 main control dials) but really this is pretty close to a final version. Manual TDC / Single Torpedo Auto TDC / Salvo I hope that gives you a good idea of where the interface is headed Feedback is welcome! OLC Last edited by onelifecrisis; 09-26-07 at 04:09 AM.

09-26-07, 03:26 AM	#22
Maraz Navy Dude Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 177 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This looks _very_ promising... Maraz __________________ First career: VIIB U-54 Current career (Black Sea): IID U-24 GWX 2.1, U-Jagd Tools, 100% difficulty, manual targeting, DiD,

09-27-07, 03:48 PM	#28
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Very impressive work __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

09-27-07, 05:11 PM	#29
U49 Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: D/Niedersachsen Posts: 777 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	seeing the preview and.... not sleeping anymore I saw the TDC/single torpedo screen shot and .... WOW! I always whished for the flow of target selection, designation, aiming and shooting as Kapitän and I WO had done it. The periscope was always observing the target's movement, waiting for the hint of a zig-zag. I even thought about entering the spoken commands for the torpedo settings by keybord, but I didn't want to leave the targets unobserved. GREAT IDEA! __________________ SH3 battle capability upgrades: GWX2.0, JSGME2.0, SH3Commander 2.7, SH3Gen 0.8.2, TorpDamageMod 2.0, OLC GUI 1.1.5 Awaiting combat readiness for GWX2.0: SH4 effetcs for SH3, SH3Weather 1.5 Following development of: www.subwolves.com Realism: 90%

09-24-07, 03:45 PM	#16
onelifecrisis Maverick Modder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: England Posts: 3,895 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 3	Maraz, thanks for the link Hitman, thanks for the update - that sounds like a great WIP; we might finally get real-life targetting methods in SH3! I'll wait for a PM from the anonymous modder. Doesn't sound like our mods would be compatible if released seperately so hopefully I'll be able to get his permission to include his work in my mod... we'll see!

09-26-07, 02:24 AM	#20
Woof1701 Commodore Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Munich, Germany, Home of U-96 Posts: 633 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Very interesting. Thanks! Will need some getting used to, but it looks like you get a good overview of all major data you need. Will it be possible to close the Ship ID book (Erkennungshandbuch) completely, or does it always block part of the view. And will the 6 control dials be slideout?

09-26-07, 02:47 AM	#21
onelifecrisis Maverick Modder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: England Posts: 3,895 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 3	Yes, if you're used to the normal interface then this one requires some un-doing of habits, which can take a little while but for me it's worth it. The recognition manual does go away just like before but I posted screenies with "everything out" so ppl can see the way its organised. The 6 dials (which can be completely hidden using a button) appear on the left, over the water-level thing, when visible. More than that I can't say as I'm still playing around with them...

09-26-07, 03:42 AM	#23
Bosk Watch Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ballarat, Australia. Posts: 28 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Great work! Can you please prepare a beta version so we can test it out and give you our feedback? It looks like just the kind of thing I've been wanting for ages, no more having to F6 everytime I want to adjust my torpedo settings, F5 back to periscope, F6 to tweak the settings some more, F5 back to periscope.. you get the idea! Being able to do it all on one screen will be excellent particularly for times where you only have a few seconds to tee up the shot.

09-26-07, 03:59 AM	#25
Bosk Watch Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ballarat, Australia. Posts: 28 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Thanks for your reply! I'll definately wait for you to release a beta in that case, waiting a few days or even a week isn't going to kill me. Your new interface definately looks like it will be 'the business'. I really like the space-saving aspect of the main officer/messages bar too. It's far more optimized the way you've done it. Keep up the good work.

09-26-07, 05:08 AM	#26
Huskalar Ensign Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 221 Downloads: 176 Uploads: 0	The screenshots look very promising indeed. Looking forward to the release.

09-27-07, 11:48 AM	#27
Oldhat Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 13 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	I have allways wanted someting like this interface. looking forward to the release:p Tank you for the work

09-27-07, 05:17 PM	#30
Myxale Admiral Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: PQ AN 25 Posts: 2,178 Downloads: 70 Uploads: 0	Sleek design man That for sure. __________________ SH3+GWX SH5+WoS Still Sailing....still Deep