Minefield warning position

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pookie

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Jun 15, 2006
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Is this a function of the map or the game itself? At the moment, having the minefield warning in the upper left is not so great. I frequently miss it because I am focused on what is in front of me. I would think that something as important as a warning of your imminent death should be front and center on the screen.

Change it, please?
 

Hyperion2010

FNG / Fresh Meat
Nov 22, 2005
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"Weapon shot out of hand" used to be in the middle of the screen. BAD things happened. Thats why all messages are now in the upper left.
 

REZ

FNG / Fresh Meat
Nov 21, 2005
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The Elitist Prick Casino
Yeah, there are a few servers out there that have the occasional 'Hey, we're recruiting! Come sign up!' message pop up in the middle of the screen.. right when I'm trying to aim, of course. Drives me nuts.
 

Mormegil

FNG / Fresh Meat
Nov 21, 2005
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It would be nice to get a longer warning, especially with the tanks. You often don't have enough time to stop before you blow.
 

Theodrake

FNG / Fresh Meat
Mar 21, 2006
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Mormegil said:
It would be nice to get a longer warning, especially with the tanks. You often don't have enough time to stop before you blow.

I believe this is all controlled by the modder.
 

MÆST

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Nov 21, 2005
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Messages in the center of the screen is a big no-no. In the mod, I remember there was a "time is running out" warning that popped up in the middle of the screen. I recall one time I was capping the final objective, looking down the ironsights and at the same time an enemy came into view and the warning popped up. I normally would have shot him no problem but the message obstructed the view and I ended up getting shot. We stopped capping the objective and we lost the game. I usually don't get angry playing games but that one really pissed me off.

That said, the mine warning message could use some tweaks. They should only stay up as long as you are in the minefield. As soon as you get out it should go away. And on a related note, there should never be more than one minefield warning message up at a time, but I think this would be fixed if the former suggestion was implemented.
 

pookie

FNG / Fresh Meat
Jun 15, 2006
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OK, not front and center then, but lower third and center would work, I think. I just think it's a pretty important message, so should be very noticable. To me it tops most other strategic concerns, since your about to die if you don't see it right away.
 

Captian Kil

FNG / Fresh Meat
Feb 21, 2006
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The spawn one is even worse. It pops up half a second before you hit a mine. How the hell are you meant to back off in time?
 

Archeoptrix

FNG / Fresh Meat
Awww stop trying to desert in the middle of battle, ya hippies...

>: P

Maybe getting the suppression effect all over for a second or two would be better. I know I usually at least stop when iget that to either dive for cover or try and see who's aiming at me.
 

Bluewolf

FNG / Fresh Meat
May 4, 2006
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It dosent seem to matter to me "where" the message is....If I run the complete oposite direction I STILL cannot get out of the minefield and thus...I die!

I find that more frustrating then where the message is posted
:mad: