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IDProjectCategoryView StatusDate SubmittedLast Update
0001470Zandronum[All Projects] Suggestionpublic2013-08-18 19:572014-06-15 14:41
ReporterTsukiyomaru0 
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PrioritylowSeveritytrivialReproducibilityN/A
StatusclosedResolutiondenied 
PlatformOSOS Version
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Target VersionFixed in Version 
Summary0001470: Alternative Classes Selection for Multiplayer
DescriptionThe idea behind this is that classes are listed side by side (like resolutions) rather than using the current way when attempting to join a multiplayer game. The purpose of this is to allow players to quickly pick the class of choice between 3 or 4 columns list, rather than the invisible "one column" of the default mean, and having said option available in Multiplayer Menu as "Class Selection Method", between "Original" and "Grid".
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has duplicate 0001555closed Have a longer/infinite SP class-selection screen rather than 8 classes to choose 

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User avatar (0007047)
Dusk (developer)
2013-08-19 07:21

 I think the best way to do this would be with a list like with the new game menu. Having an option for choosing the interface is pointless though.
User avatar (0007049)
Tsukiyomaru0 (reporter)
2013-08-19 19:05

 The New Game's Class Menu has some problems though: Limited class selection (unless this is being corrected already), big font and you may take too long to select the class you want many classes (like this mod that I know that has almost 80 classes), which makes it impossible to join a LMS during the countdown timer in most cases.

The difference of advantage between list and grid, I think, is that list is truly the most clean and useful for when there is ten or less classes. Where Grid is not as clean but is a need for when there are too many... The idea of an interface option could be to those not used to a new method.

But I guess any change that makes it easier AND faster to find the class you want is welcome.

On note: the PlayerClass choice in Multiplayer menu can remain the same.
User avatar (0007050)
Dusk (developer)
2013-08-19 19:38

 ... 80 classes? What the fuck?
User avatar (0007051)
Tsukiyomaru0 (reporter)
2013-08-19 20:01

 Classes V6G, MM8BDM classes expansion mod that adds every single major and minor character, and a common mook (Sniper Joe). Yes, impressive number, I know.

Anyway, I trust you will find a good way to please everyone in regards to classes, be it a large number of classes involved, or bordering ten, or just very few.
User avatar (0007052)
Dusk (developer)
2013-08-19 20:12
edited on: 2013-08-20 06:31

 I don't think it's a good idea to look into a solution blown completely out of proportion because one mod bloats the class list with like 80 classes.

I'd expect any sane class mod to keep it to like a dozen max, which should fit into a list if smallfont is used. If you need a grid to display all classes you probably are doing something quite wrong IMO.
User avatar (0007054)
Tsukiyomaru0 (reporter)
2013-08-20 22:52

 A visible list into the "join game" menu is much better than an invisible one.
User avatar (0009385)
Watermelon (developer)
2014-06-15 14:39

 Why not condense these classes into more compact ones and switch their skins/functions with decorate? 80 is insane
User avatar (0009389)
Dusk (developer)
2014-06-15 14:41

 I don't think we should bother catering for such a ridiculous amount of classes considering how much work it'd need to get it done. There's more important stuff to do.

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- Issue History
Date Modified Username Field Change
2013-08-18 19:57 Tsukiyomaru0 New Issue
2013-08-19 07:21 Dusk Note Added: 0007047
2013-08-19 19:05 Tsukiyomaru0 Note Added: 0007049
2013-08-19 19:38 Dusk Note Added: 0007050
2013-08-19 20:01 Tsukiyomaru0 Note Added: 0007051
2013-08-19 20:12 Dusk Note Added: 0007052
2013-08-19 20:20 Dusk Note Edited: 0007052 View Revisions
2013-08-20 06:31 Dusk Note Edited: 0007052 View Revisions
2013-08-20 22:52 Tsukiyomaru0 Note Added: 0007054
2013-10-25 13:49 Arco Relationship added has duplicate 0001555
2014-06-15 14:39 Watermelon Note Added: 0009385
2014-06-15 14:39 Watermelon Status new => feedback
2014-06-15 14:41 Dusk Note Added: 0009389
2014-06-15 14:41 Dusk Status feedback => closed
2014-06-15 14:41 Dusk Resolution open => denied




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