New ATM Released - Page 2

Crow · #16 11-12-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by salesman

You can't just replace an image that exists in nearly every level on the server with a completely different sized image (without having to go around repositioning it wherever it looks bad)

It's a class anyway. I tried it out by replacing the image locally, and it fits nearly everywhere. Just add a setShape() in the class.

salesman · #17 11-12-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Crow

It's a class anyway. I tried it out by replacing the image locally, and it fits nearly everywhere. Just add a setShape() in the class.

Most levels have a little place carved out for the ATM, like so:

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Orange and blue are the shapes of the ATMs Rufus suggested. We could add a setshape and/or position the images in the class, but I'd imagine in a lot of places, the atm might go off of the level.

It just wouldn't look right everywhere, and is not worth the effort to fix levels individually...it would be easier to redo the graphic.

cbk1994 · #18 11-12-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rufus

Even though you've added this, I really don't know why you didn't use the images [1] [2] that added variation and style.

Like Sales said, it's at weird dimensions, and besides that, it needs a lot of work. I wouldn't be opposed to replacing the current, but not with that image.

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I liked having a bank even if it's just filler, though it doesn't have to be as there are many functions to a bank. It is something you will find absolutely everywhere in a modern setting.

The bank hasn't been removed (and will have more purpose, soon!), it was just blocked off temporarily because I had to leave before we were able to replace it with the new bank Tim made (there are still a few changes left to make).

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I also liked the bank cards because, although again it is kind of filler content, it added realism to the server in a way that isn't intrusive. I forget my bank card all of the time in real life and end up having to go home for it because I've got no money, it has importance and a relationship with ATMs. I'm sure people can relate to that.

The reason we decided to remove them was because we are now auto-registering all players for bank accounts on their first login since it makes it possible (or way easier) to add money from offline players, and didn't want to "force" people to have ATM cards, though I guess it's not that big of a deal.

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The interface needs appropriate sounds to make it feel more engaging. Something for when it starts up, beeping when pressing buttons, alert sound when you've made an error or are pressing buttons that do nothing, etc.

This is an excellent idea.

DustyPorViva · #19 11-12-2009, 11:23 PM

I think the pressing of the buttons needs to be a little more 'dramatic'.

Also, no store should be selling ****ing broken bottles! W.T.F.

Dnegel · #20 11-12-2009, 11:59 PM

Lol, the broken bottles cant even break.
I could see the irony come.

Crow · #21 11-13-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by salesman

it would be easier to redo the graphic.

If you want me to do it (as in, fix up all levels to fit the new ATM graphics), I'll do it. I'd like to see them being used.

cbk1994 · #22 11-13-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Crow

If you want me to do it (as in, fix up all levels to fit the new ATM graphics), I'll do it. I'd like to see them being used.

As he said, it's also a rather ugly graphic

(no offense intended to those who made it).

DustyPorViva · #23 11-13-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cbk1994

(no offense intended to those who made it).

That would be me.

Demisis_P2P · #24 11-13-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DustyPorViva

That would be me.

are you offended tho?

DustyPorViva · #25 11-13-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Demisis_P2P

are you offended tho?

Terribly.

xnervNATx · #26 11-14-2009, 03:41 AM

good add but, isnt there more problems that staffs should work on...?

TSAdmin · #27 11-14-2009, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by xnervNATx

isnt there more problems that staffs should work on...?

This gets asked so often, it's lost all meaning. Perhaps the ATM was one of the side projects that was so easy that it could be focused on with little to no effort and thus was not intrusive upon current important work being conducted. The GFX were already made for them as well, all that was needed was for it to be compiled so that cuts down dev time spent on it significantly. I mean... it really is a very simple addition and I think it at least says "Hey, we're still here listening to your requests" from the staff. A new ATM GUI has been asked of Era for years.