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Offline Unknown Hero

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44) Display the number of times an action can be performed in the Actions Menu.

Note: For Throw action, the possible numbers displayed can only be "0" and "1" because once thrown, the action is no longer possible.



Also, generalize the mode of operation similar to the Psi-Amp (option).

When a soldier uses a Psi-Amp, the player do not need to reopen the Actions Menu to select the action to perform (Panic Unit, Mind Control), it's selected automatically (ex: Psi-Amp: Select Panic Unit action, Panic Unit, Panic Unit, Panic Unit).

With other items, the player need to reopen the Actions Menu to select the action to perform (ex: Select Auto Shot, Fire, Select Auto Shot, Fire). Oops bad example, I meant use of Stun Rod like items.

It would be more practical to automatically select the last action performed (if enough TUs); the player need only to reopen the Actions Menu to change the action; but it only should work if it's the same unit that is targeted to avoid to fire at another XCom soldier instead of select it.

Ex:
Stun Rod: select Stun action, Stun, Stun, Stun, instead of
Stun Rod: select Stun action, Stun, select Stun action, Stun, select Stun action, Stun.

As usual, the images are for explanation only.


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For actions with use of Grenade like item (Prime action and Throw action) the sign "+" is added when the soldier has enough TUs to prime and throw the item.

Also, it would be nice to add an "Unprime" action (with use of Grenade like item) during the combat phase.



And, the sign "+" is added when the soldier has enough TUs to perform another action after an action (ex: perform an Auto Shot action after an Aimed Shot action).



As usual, the images are for explanation only.


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« Last Edit: July 04, 2014, 11:43:10 pm by Unknown Hero »

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Re: [SUGGESTION-UNCUT][#044] UI enhancement - Item - Actions Menu
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2014, 11:00:02 pm »
Add number display: I think this suggestion is past the "makes UI easier" stage, and into the "clutters the game with information noise" territory. Too much numerical data for something that can be easily calculated.

As for the second part... Honestly, I don't understand this suggestion. I mean, I do understand that if one selects "Panic Unit" and then uses the Psi-Amp again, it'll have "Panic Unit" already selected... But how to go back to the selection menu? And wouldn't it be confusing?

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Re: [SUGGESTION-UNCUT][#044] UI enhancement - Item - Actions Menu
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2014, 01:04:39 am »
When I play, I want to forget I play a computer video game. I want just to play.  :)
The computer is a big calculator, let's make it do the job.  :D

Just as it's done currently, right click on the map to cancel the current selected action and left click on the item on the Control Bar to activate the Actions Menu; or left click twice directly on the item on the Control Bar to cancel and then activate the Actions Menu.

Nothing is changed.  :)


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Re: [SUGGESTION-UNCUT][#044] UI enhancement - Item - Actions Menu
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2014, 02:52:31 am »
When I play, I want to forget I play a computer video game. I want just to play.  :)
The computer is a big calculator, let's make it do the job.  :D

I agree with the principle, but too many things expressed in numbers actually damage the immersion for me. When I take shots, either I don't care how many times I'll shoot this turn - because I don't think in game terms - or if need be, just think for a second. Displaying such data actually increases metagaming.

Just as it's done currently, right click on the map to cancel the current selected action and left click on the item on the Control Bar to activate the Actions Menu; or left click twice directly on the item on the Control Bar to cancel and then activate the Actions Menu.

Nothing is changed.  :)

Ah, I get it now. Could work, though I would have to try it to decide if I like it. :)

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Re: [SUGGESTION-UNCUT][#044] UI enhancement - Item - Actions Menu
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2014, 03:40:33 am »
With 4 Rookies trying to Stun a Cyberdisc with Stun Rods, you will like it.  :)