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IDProjectCategoryLast Update
0011797AI War 1 / ClassicSuggestion - Interface Ideas - Game and Menu ControlsJun 12, 2013 4:47 pm
Reporterdoctorfrog Assigned To 
Status newResolutionopen 
Product Version6.042 
Summary0011797: Add an "Objectives" button near the "Message Log"
DescriptionThe automatically updated objectives are a crucial demystifier for AI War's complex gameplay. Both new and experienced players rely on their "Objectives" a lot, but it's both hidden and more than one click away. Currently, you have to click on "Message Log," then "Objectives."

I propose adding an "Objectives" button to the interface, as follows:
Best option: have an "Objectives" button right next to "Message Log."
The text color for objectives is light green.

Other options, pick n choose:
- "Objectives" can be shortened to "Obj" for more room (not recommended, since "Obj" can be mistaken for "Object." Perhaps change to "To Do?" Although that is not very militaristic.)
- "Message Log" can be shortened to "Log" for more room
- The two buttons can be stacked rather than side-to-side
- "Objectives" can replace the "Message Log" button
- "Objectives" is colored light green to further differentiate from the rest of the UI.

Bonus:
- "Objectives" text turns red when there are new, unseen objectives.
- "Objectives" button flashes twice when a new objective is added, and stays red.
- New objectives are highlighted in the objectives screen.
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doctorfrog

Jun 8, 2013 2:13 pm

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objectives_1.png (36,607 bytes)   
objectives_1.png (36,607 bytes)   

doctorfrog

Jun 8, 2013 2:14 pm

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objectives_2.png (39,075 bytes)   
objectives_2.png (39,075 bytes)   

MaxAstro

Jun 12, 2013 4:47 pm

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Huge support for this.

Very newb-friendly, and besides 90% of the time I'm clicking on Message Log it's because I want the objectives tab.

Issue History

Date Modified Username Field Change
Jun 8, 2013 2:13 pm doctorfrog New Issue
Jun 8, 2013 2:14 pm doctorfrog File Added: objectives_1.png
Jun 8, 2013 2:14 pm doctorfrog File Added: objectives_2.png
Jun 12, 2013 4:47 pm MaxAstro Note Added: 0032870