[Req] Scout more, noob

Discussion in 'Mod Discussions' started by zaphodx, November 5, 2013.

  1. zaphodx

    zaphodx Post Master General

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    I’ve played RTS for years and still can’t multi-task enough to force myself to scout.

    My request is for a medium-sized UI button in the top left of the screen that sounds a small alarm noise at configurable intervals and flashes with “SCOUT NOW” until the button is pressed. Even if configuration is done through an inconvenient textfile that's totally fine.
    E.g. every 120 secs it makes a little beep for a few seconds, and flashes to remind you to scout. You click the button to reset the timer, do a quick bit of scouting and get back to microing.
  2. cwarner7264

    cwarner7264 Moderator Alumni

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    This is an amazing idea and I want it.
  3. maxpowerz

    maxpowerz Post Master General

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    In game configurable timer/alarm with configurable text message would be awesome.
    I would set mine to make beeps @ 10 mins to tell me to stop turtling and attack. haha!
    Maybe have an option so it can be a once off alarm or repeated and if its repeated it would need a cancel this alarm so if you grow to the point where the alarm is no longer needed you can disable it with a click in game.
  4. LavaSnake

    LavaSnake Post Master General

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    I think I could get something like that done in a day or two. (But it would just have a js file with editing instructions for the configuration.) I'll post a link here when it's done.
  5. maxpowerz

    maxpowerz Post Master General

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    AWESOME
  6. elitedanzel

    elitedanzel Active Member

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    Lol :)
    If no one makes this in the next 48 hours I'll pop it out. I've been thinking an in game reminder/annoyer system would be good.
  7. LavaSnake

    LavaSnake Post Master General

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    If you want to make one then go ahead. We can see who's mod is better. ;)

    And thus the Mod Wars begin...
  8. zaphodx

    zaphodx Post Master General

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  9. maxpowerz

    maxpowerz Post Master General

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    OMG we soo need to have a MODWARS competition.
    Who can make the most AWESOME and USEFUL mod :)
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  10. LavaSnake

    LavaSnake Post Master General

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    I second that!
  11. superouman

    superouman Post Master General

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    The downside of this feature is that you would totally rely on it to remember to scout. If you play again without this mod, you will forget even more. (I think)
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  12. cola_colin

    cola_colin Moderator Alumni

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    This sounds like quite a nice idea. I might do it in the next few hours. :p
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  13. maxpowerz

    maxpowerz Post Master General

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    now all we need is Howards epic soundtrack and the MODWARS can begin :p
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  14. zaphodx

    zaphodx Post Master General

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    Personally I think this would train me to scout more.
  15. stormingkiwi

    stormingkiwi Post Master General

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    You could just build a UI mod that gives you a minimap, set a factory to build air units on patrol?

    As it is I build scouts to patrol in a circle around my base, then randomly strike out to patrol around the map. It would be hopeless against a human player like @brianpurkiss who creates proxy bases at your rear. But it works for people who don't move around the match in an unpredictable way. I can zoom out every now and then to have a look at the entire situation.
  16. LavaSnake

    LavaSnake Post Master General

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  17. bradburning

    bradburning Active Member

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    omg omg omg why has noi one made this mod yet? what you have had nearly liki 11 hours. :p

    Really should learn to code my self.
  18. LavaSnake

    LavaSnake Post Master General

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    @ZaphodX

    I've just updated my mod to match PA's visual style. You can download the new version from the thread.
  19. elitedanzel

    elitedanzel Active Member

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  20. zGeneral

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    good idea, and I would like to have the same for metal expansion! which is my weak point

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