Maps

[TheUnicornOfJustice]

You guys know that green thing that looks weird when you hold it? Ya, those map thingys, I think they should be a lot more of a tool we use. Because honestly, nobody really touchs them.

It will add some more Roleplaying to the game and give the SL more stuff to do with their squad.

Pretty much I think first off, you should be able to have a option to lay out the maps, like on tables, ground, etc. With a pen, you should be able to mark certain things on the map like routes, rally points, hot zones, etc. For this to even be useful, the marines should also all have like little versions of the maps that they can like attach to their helment or armor.

I dont really know how SS13 coding works and stuff, but this shouldnt be like a huge hassle.

[Polkjm]

It would actually probably be a huge hassle for what seems like something we don't need -1

EDIT: What I mean is, it would be great if we got it for free, but to me it sounds almost impossible to implement, and if it is possible, it would probably take an incredible amount of work.

[YungCuz]

So the whole idea of marking stuff on the maps reminds me of ARMA 2 and 3 so you can syncronize with the other squads and such and do presicion attacks.

[Martzin]

this is actually a pretty good idea.
+1

[Kavlo]

I'm actually kinda surprised this has not been suggested before, this is great.

+1

[LordLoko]

So the whole idea of marking stuff on the maps reminds me of ARMA 2 and 3 so you can syncronize with the other squads and such and do presicion attacks.

People would just draw dicks

[Helgraf]

People probably would draw dicks but this could still be useful. +1

[TopHatPenguin]

People would just draw dicks

Payday 2 heists.

[RoswellRay]

+1 Even something as simple as a grid overlay on the map with simple coordinates.

[Jroinc1]

-1. This sounds ABSURDLY difficult to implement, and I can't think of a way off the top of my head that it could be done. Additionally, unless all the maps were self-updating, it'll take much longer to write it out than to just give the order...

EDIT- I would love to see this, though. Anyone have any ideas on HOW, before the dev team smacks us for an impossible task?

[slc97]

This is a brilliant idea, but as Jroinc said, it seems nigh impossible to implement. If you can give us a layout idea of how we could implement this that the coders deem feasible, I'll plus 1 it.

[RoswellRay]

This is a brilliant idea, but as Jroinc said, it seems nigh impossible to implement. If you can give us a layout idea of how we could implement this that the coders deem feasible, I'll plus 1 it.

Do we have chessboards in our version of the code? Replace the chessboard with a map that has a numbered grid overlay then add some "pieces" like arrows,x's and shit.

[TheSpoonyCroy]

+1 Honestly, I can easily see this rp with, maybe the SLs and the Command staff already with services like whiteboard application. I honestly feel like pushing a Co to try this option, just to see how it would work out

[Jroinc1]

Do we have chessboards in our version of the code? Replace the chessboard with a map that has a numbered grid overlay then add some "pieces" like arrows,x's and shit.

We don't have them ingame anywhere, not sure about code.

[Sarah_U.]

Tbh code-wise this could be implemented by simply making the map a X by Z (Yes I'm using the 3D grid here) pixel-data board with color values per pixels. You only need to make the Y hold the various layers of artistry.

Make it a pixel-by-pixel at first, then allow for:
If(mouse.keydown.leftclick())
{
drawColor(catchPixel(x, z);
}

Or whatever to make it work on mouse-down input and draw on every pixels you pass through. To minimize lag, you could even add a refresh button to submit your finalized work instead of refreshing server-side 24/7.
(Although with all this said, it is infact some bit of work).

[Snypehunter007]

While I like the idea, I don't see this happening soon.

Asking this to be locked.

[Swagile]

Just look into the code TG uses for their crew monitor.

Or hippiestations crew monitors; both self populate a map of the z-level and also have color indicators of everyone on the station. Just use the code for the indicators for drawing stuff (SL + only) and/or pre-made objective markers that only said ranks can place down on that map and your gold.

[Snypehunter007]

Just look into the code TG uses for their crew monitor.

Or hippiestations crew monitors; both self populate a map of the z-level and also have color indicators of everyone on the station. Just use the code for the indicators for drawing stuff (SL + only) and/or pre-made objective markers that only said ranks can place down on that map and your gold.

Pretty sure we try not to take stuff from other servers.

Its up to /N and Apop at this point though.

[KingKire]

+1 overall, i do want to see maps become a stronger part of the game but there are some hurdles to overcome and design choices that would need to be called on.
Thoughts:
- The map should be a tool of planing and execution. Currently, due to its unchanging nature, you cant rely on it to convey any more information then "this is what the colony looks like if you didnt know what it looked like". It offers no other data then that.

Possible ideas that should be noted:
-Notations: The ability to notate key sections or areas of the map. How this can be done is debatable ( ability to "stamp" symbols onto the map, Having an editable legend, etc)

- coordination : possibly have a way to copy one map to another so data can be distributed down the chain of command. The commander could send battleplans to the squad leaders, who then can coordinate their squads to execute a plan. This might mean computer linked E-maps for officers/sargents that can then print out updated maps for troopers. interesting thoughts.

-Coordinates. small thing, but coordinates make the difference between "im near a rock" and "im about located around coords X5, Y9"

[InterroLouis]

Is it possible to make the map something that can be drawn/written on with a special pen command officers/maybe SLs get? Combine that with a copy machine to make copies of that map that have the same markings as the original, and make maps a bit smaller to maybe fit in the pocket. The ability to fold them up perhaps?

[KingKire]

Is it possible to make the map something that can be drawn/written on with a special pen command officers/maybe SLs get? Combine that with a copy machine to make copies of that map that have the same markings as the original, and make maps a bit smaller to maybe fit in the pocket. The ability to fold them up perhaps?

Oh damn, i forgot we even had a copier in the sulaco haha. well thats a good idea for sure and would make an unused item( copy machine) have more uses then just eye candy.