HUD Updates

[cbk1994]

We've released a new version of the HUD (the info in the top-left corner) as part of our overall cleaning up of Era's interfaces. This is still just a prototype so we're open for suggestions ("undo it" is not a suggestion; let us know how we can improve it instead).

There are a couple kinks that will be ironed out in the next day or two; keep in mind that it is intentionally minimalist. You don't need to see your money in the middle of a fight, so it is shown in the inventory instead. Your loaded ammo will probably be added here soon as well.

Things like ammo and armor only show as necessary; try equipping and unequipping a gun to see what happens .

Note that not all features will work on v5 clients; if you haven't already, we recommend upgrading to v6.

[NicoX]

Originally Posted by cbk1994

We've released a new version of the HUD (the info in the top-left corner) as part of our overall cleaning up of Era's interfaces. This is still just a prototype so we're open for suggestions ("undo it" is not a suggestion; let us know how we can improve it instead).

There are a couple kinks that will be ironed out in the next day or two; keep in mind that it is intentionally minimalist. You don't need to see your money in the middle of a fight, so it is shown in the inventory instead. Your loaded ammo will probably be added here soon as well.

Things like ammo and armor only show as necessary; try equipping and unequipping a gun to see what happens .

Note that not all features will work on v5 clients; if you haven't already, we recommend upgrading to v6.

Good Job Chris. Looks nice.

[shrimps]

You should make it so you're able to move or place it in other positions on your screen.

[Andre2006]

Originally Posted by shrimps

You should make it so you're able to move or place it in other positions on your screen.

This. I've noticed people complaining about how big the new HUD is, are they kidding? I can't even see the HUD on full resolution. I'd have to turn my head.

[DustyPorViva]

I find it a bit odd that ping is the largest portion of the HUD over all the other information. I know it comes down to character space and such but that's still a very odd thing since when it comes to HUDs that sort of visual information(size) is important.

[bloodykiller]

Originally Posted by DustyPorViva

I find it a bit odd that ping is the largest portion of the HUD over all the other information. I know it comes down to character space and such but that's still a very odd thing since when it comes to HUDs that sort of visual information(size) is important.

u obviously don't understand how important lag is on era (considering how poor graal's servers are): being able to see how high us ping is affects where you have to aim relatively to your target. this doesn't apply for most americans but it does for any skilled player living outside the us

also, it's nice to see that rogue has finally made a constructive comment

[DustyPorViva]

Originally Posted by bloodykiller

u obviously don't understand how important lag is on era (considering how poor graal's servers are): being able to see how high us ping is affects where you have to aim relatively to your target. this doesn't apply for most americans but it does for any skilled player living outside the us

also, it's nice to see that rogue has finally made a constructive comment

Ping is important in most online games, and in fact it's probably much more important in games like Call of Duty which are twitch shooters, and where a difference in 20ms determines who wins in a gunfight, yet you don't see your ping in their hud.

But I've already talked personally to Chris about this direction and already put in my two cents about it so no point in me taking up more thread space on the topic.

[bloodykiller]

Originally Posted by DustyPorViva

Ping is important in most online games, and in fact it's probably much more important in games like Call of Duty which are twitch shooters, and where a difference in 20ms determines who wins in a gunfight, yet you don't see your ping in their hud.

But I've already talked personally to Chris about this direction and already put in my two cents about it so no point in me taking up more thread space on the topic.

yeah talk to chris all u like but it won't be removed..and if it's removed it'll get added back since loads of people will complain since it's fundamental on era
on cod lag makes a big difference but it doesn't change your playstyle since you get hits by hitting enemy players according to what you see on ur screen, whilst on era hits count based on the opposing player's screen and not what you percieve on your own screen

[DustyPorViva]

Originally Posted by bloodykiller

yeah talk to chris all u like but it won't be removed..and if it's removed it'll get added back since loads of people will complain since it's fundamental on era

Do you think I have some ultimate plot to screw over Era's petty little things like this by undermining the players and trying to sway Chris' opinion? Get a grip.

My point is that important data like that can be conveyed in an accessible way while not making it a part of the gameplay HUD.

Originally Posted by bloodykiller

on cod lag makes a big difference but it doesn't change your playstyle since you get hits by hitting enemy players according to what you see on ur screen, whilst on era hits count based on the opposing player's screen and not what you percieve on your own screen

Like I said, lag is important in EVERY online game, especially any competitive one. To act as though Era needs the information more than other online games is silly. You can't play the same with 4 bars as you would with 3 because you can't win a confrontation where you don't have the first chance(aka someone with 4 bars can run and gun, someone with 2-3 bars will need to flank and surprise).

To act as though Era is the only game online where ping is so important it needs to be larger than your actual health in your hud is silly.

[BlueMelon]

Looks modern and is a huge +1 for the server. Good job Chris.

[DustyPorViva]

Also the content of the stuff is 1 pixel off-centered vertically. Y needs to -1;

[Good_Ol_Daze]

Originally Posted by DustyPorViva

Also the content of the stuff is 1 pixel off-centered vertically. Y needs to -1;

The only asymmetry he could fix by just shifting would be to move the gear up one pixel from what I can see. The rest all look to be vertically asymmetric by different parity amounts of pixels, so a lot more work would have to be done to fix it, and I don't think anyone really cares.

[shrimps]

Since you removed the money view, could you add a way to see your current cash to the ATM. It's just more convenient trying to deposit money.

[BlueMelon]

Money is still displayed in your inventory

[shrimps]

Originally Posted by BlueMelon

Money is still displayed in your inventory

You can't see you inventory or money when using the ATM.