Something I would really like to see in the future is a more subtle version of the current HUD. Not realism mode, just the same info but displayed in a less intrusive, more immersive way.
When an area is captured I don't want large text in the middle of the screen. There can be an area on the screen for messages, maybe even where the kill messages are displayed. It could be in bold so you see it clearly, but I think if you're paying attention to the flow of battle and are experienced with the game you won't really need it the way it currently is. This area can display level up info too. I don't want any fanfare (take out the sound effect too for this mode), just a simply message that I levelled up.
Rather than the large star shaped capture things, a small subtle bar in the bottom of the screen would suffice.
When a team mate is near my crosshair it doesn't need to show his name right over his head. I would like a toggle with default to not showing a player's name. So I would hold the button to confirm that a player is indeed a friendly. Otherwise I don't need that info obscuring my vision.
When I can interact with the environment, I don't need a large image like there is currently. I will know if I can mantle over something or if I can use cover there. If its absolutely necessary then a small symbol could be displayed somewhere, but preferably none at all
I don't want text messages about what to press to use the cover system or that I can pick something up, resupply someone or bandage a wound. I don't want to lose current functionality though at the same time. It should be apparent through the graphics or sound that I am wounded to the point where I should bandage, not because an out of game message is displayed. If there has to be some text for these things, then a small immersive message is all thats needed. I don't want to see stuff about how I interact with the game, more like "You are bleeding and require aid", in a subtle but clear area of the screen. I can tell if someone has an MG. All thats needed is to display a message if I successfully resupply him with ammo, after I pass it, not before. "You pass spare ammunition to the soldier"
It will make for a less cluttered display and more real feeling in the game imo, and once people have played the game enough I feel a lot of the current HUD will feel superfluous or take something away from the otherwise immersive gameworld.
Anyone have other ideas for an alternative HUD?
When an area is captured I don't want large text in the middle of the screen. There can be an area on the screen for messages, maybe even where the kill messages are displayed. It could be in bold so you see it clearly, but I think if you're paying attention to the flow of battle and are experienced with the game you won't really need it the way it currently is. This area can display level up info too. I don't want any fanfare (take out the sound effect too for this mode), just a simply message that I levelled up.
Rather than the large star shaped capture things, a small subtle bar in the bottom of the screen would suffice.
When a team mate is near my crosshair it doesn't need to show his name right over his head. I would like a toggle with default to not showing a player's name. So I would hold the button to confirm that a player is indeed a friendly. Otherwise I don't need that info obscuring my vision.
When I can interact with the environment, I don't need a large image like there is currently. I will know if I can mantle over something or if I can use cover there. If its absolutely necessary then a small symbol could be displayed somewhere, but preferably none at all
I don't want text messages about what to press to use the cover system or that I can pick something up, resupply someone or bandage a wound. I don't want to lose current functionality though at the same time. It should be apparent through the graphics or sound that I am wounded to the point where I should bandage, not because an out of game message is displayed. If there has to be some text for these things, then a small immersive message is all thats needed. I don't want to see stuff about how I interact with the game, more like "You are bleeding and require aid", in a subtle but clear area of the screen. I can tell if someone has an MG. All thats needed is to display a message if I successfully resupply him with ammo, after I pass it, not before. "You pass spare ammunition to the soldier"
It will make for a less cluttered display and more real feeling in the game imo, and once people have played the game enough I feel a lot of the current HUD will feel superfluous or take something away from the otherwise immersive gameworld.
Anyone have other ideas for an alternative HUD?
