Teriyaki Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 I've been wondering about this for a while, since there's are a semi decent amount of maps with all vastly different set ups i was thinking about how useful it could be for new players and sec who need to get to a certain spot quick i do understand that more you play the more you will remember each map but i have a terrible time getting turned around with no idea where to go, but on the other side if it was an exact minimap it could cause antag to destroy stations singolo etc very quickly so i was thinking as to maybe something that's along the line of the drawing, i personally would love just any kind of indicator where the hell i as most the time i play as CE but still get constantly lost im not an artist or anything but as a rough example i can hopefully got my point across as having a very basic minimap that shows the different dpts with colours and as shown as the green dot where you are in relation to the entire station, id love to hear any opinions about it also please ignore how terrible my example is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eewa Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 while personally i like the skill of actually getting to know each map, this is a sci fi game so a minimap SHOULD be present. maybe an item you have to hold in your pocket or osmething for it to show up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_CJ_ Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 I agree. It would be especially helpful to new players who don't know the maps well. Maybe even make it like a PAI where they are found randomly on the map. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBear Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 On 8/18/2022 at 7:12 AM, _CJ_ said: I agree. It would be especially helpful to new players who don't know the maps well. Maybe even make it like a PAI where they are found randomly on the map. Or perhaps it could be an upgrade/module for the PDA that maybe sci could produce? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Wet_Beard Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 On 9/9/2022 at 5:56 PM, ThunderBear said: Or perhaps it could be an upgrade/module for the PDA that maybe sci could produce? I think a pop out window which can be opened from the PDA would work well, maybe require it to be in your hand to use it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iSkyLine Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Time developing minimap could be used for more useful features SS14 lacks. All maps have signs + you'll remember all maps anyway eventually so it's not that much of a problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moony Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 I would much rather players develop proper navigational skills, a minimap isn't going to help you in a pinch, unlike truly knowing the station. There's very much a skill aspect involved here with how good one is at navigation and minimaps are kinda known for stunting people's ability to learn to navigate a space. I find them distracting and an overall detriment to the experience SS14's trying to create. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 what moony said. I can see a REGULAR map being added, maybe for new players, but a minimap would pretty much ruin the experience of exploring, and wouldn't be realistic. Even a normal map isn't too useful, since renders of most maps are publicly visible. Not to mention getting lost is part of the fun! That's how most people stumble across cool/new things. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 I could see something like a wayfinding pinpointer, wall maps having actual UI, or having handheld mass scanners which doesnt really work for the purpose of a map, but an actual minimap in this game doesn't really make much sense to me 1 Resident Bird Fanatic Cult of the Many Eyed Birb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 build said wayfinding pinpointer into the PDA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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