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Re: Lobby rollback

2013-08-30T20:51:16+02:00

Because the original lobby is create for 800x600 resolution.
I don't create lot of Lobby for all resolution and all definitions (16:9, 4:3, 3:2, 16:10)

For the background, in the futur you can create a background collection for the lobby (by Mods i thinks)

Statistics: Posted by Xinnony — 30 Aug 2013, 20:51

Re: Lobby rollback

2013-08-30T19:17:43+02:00

Xinnony wrote:
What bug ?

There are at least two... One has been mentioned already. The other is the BG is not widescreen optimized... looks pretty crappy like that. The (semi) old lobby with its faction BG had them widescreen optimized...

Btw... I don't kow if that is possible, but why don't you utilize all the empty space? The lobby interface occupies only like a third of the screen's space. You coul (if pssoble) move the chat window to one side of teh screen and stretch it over the entire screen height.

Statistics: Posted by Lionhardt — 30 Aug 2013, 19:17

Re: Lobby rollback

2013-08-30T15:12:23+02:00

Xinnony wrote:
What bug ?

I like the lobby; I guess it is a foundation for future updates. A minor fault I found was the vertical scroll bar overlaps the chat window rather than being aligned to the right of the window; text therefore is hidden behind the slider.

I also noticed that the background art that usually appears when waiting to connect for a matchmaker game has gone. I don’t know if this is related to the new lobby as background art can now be selected for that.

Statistics: Posted by X-Peri-MENTAL — 30 Aug 2013, 15:12

Re: Lobby rollback

2013-08-30T11:02:08+02:00

Kof wrote:
I think the new lobby is good.

A few bugs, which I'm sure will be resolved soon. Not unexpected in a big release.

Good work, well done.

What bug ?

Statistics: Posted by Xinnony — 30 Aug 2013, 11:02

Re: Lobby rollback

2013-08-30T10:59:13+02:00

I think the new lobby is good.

A few bugs, which I'm sure will be resolved soon. Not unexpected in a big release.

Good work, well done.

Statistics: Posted by Kof — 30 Aug 2013, 10:59

Re: Lobby rollback

2013-08-29T20:12:21+02:00

I agree, this new lobby looks pretty bad.
Why do we need to keep changing it?
Can we just get a good design and keep it?

Statistics: Posted by Man_At_Arms — 29 Aug 2013, 20:12

Re: Lobby rollback

2013-08-28T15:02:11+02:00

ok, cool.

Statistics: Posted by Lionhardt — 28 Aug 2013, 15:02

Re: Lobby rollback

2013-08-28T14:38:21+02:00

Lionhardt wrote:
May I ask what the idea behind shrinking down the chat window was? It was a bad idea imo. The original window was too small already.

What I would suggest changing about the chat is the automatic down jump to the end of the chat log, when a new entry is made. That is so damn annoying when you try to read something a few lines above.
Another thing I think would be a good idea to change is making a separate log window for joins/disconnects/going to observer/going to player etc. so it does not clutter the chat window, as because of how it is atm and has ever been, people tend to miss stuff that has appeared in the chat window just a second before a new system message like "XY connected" is made...

I had idea to completely rework the chatting with colors, different size, ect ...
I finished the lobby and chatting it happen after.

PS : Good idea for Disable automatic down, i can add a Checkbox for disable it.

Statistics: Posted by Xinnony — 28 Aug 2013, 14:38

Re: Lobby rollback

2013-08-28T14:24:48+02:00

May I ask what the idea behind shrinking down the chat window was? It was a bad idea imo. The original window was too small already.

What I would suggest changing about the chat is the automatic down jump to the end of the chat log, when a new entry is made. That is so damn annoying when you try to read something a few lines above.
Another thing I think would be a good idea to change is making a separate log window for joins/disconnects/going to observer/going to player etc. so it does not clutter the chat window, as because of how it is atm and has ever been, people tend to miss stuff that has appeared in the chat window just a second before a new system message like "XY connected" is made...

Statistics: Posted by Lionhardt — 28 Aug 2013, 14:24

Re: Lobby rollback

2013-08-21T23:50:02+02:00

All is said, if you want to play like in the old days, take an old patch.

I try to improve the skin, so just wait.

Statistics: Posted by Xinnony — 21 Aug 2013, 23:50

Re: Lobby rollback

2013-08-21T22:52:15+02:00

After playing this game for god knows how many years and looking at the same lobby all the time, its great to have a change. Like was already mentioned, the only thing missing is the player rolling over but Im sure that will come soon. I like change, I like improvements, I like the fact that someone is having a go. Could be worse, we could still be playing 3599...

Statistics: Posted by ToejamS — 21 Aug 2013, 22:52

Re: Lobby rollback

2013-08-21T18:30:34+02:00

Give him some time to improve it.

I have had a few issues with the interface not being centered on the screen though, but rather having it disappear into a corner, leaving me unable to start the game or ready up. I will try to get some screenshots up as soon as it happens again.

More importantly, you need to provide logs.

Statistics: Posted by Ze_PilOt — 21 Aug 2013, 18:30

Re: Lobby rollback

2013-08-21T17:43:30+02:00

I'm going to agree with Shepard, the new lobby doesn't look all that bad. Only real gripe I have with it are the buttons being a bit too grey for my tastes, especially the start button.

I have had a few issues with the interface not being centered on the screen though, but rather having it disappear into a corner, leaving me unable to start the game or ready up. I will try to get some screenshots up as soon as it happens again.

Even if I do for the most part like the new design though, being able to choose to go back to the old design probably isn't a bad idea if it is easily implementable, considering the subjectivity of the topic at hand.

Statistics: Posted by Guggulf — 21 Aug 2013, 17:43

Re: Lobby rollback

2013-08-21T17:00:25+02:00

I like the new lobby desing. Just wanted to say that after i saw so much negative stuff about it.

Statistics: Posted by ColonelSheppard — 21 Aug 2013, 17:00

Re: Lobby rollback

2013-08-21T16:58:18+02:00

+1

How do I revert to the old/standard skin for the lobby please? It worked perfectly fine for what I'm concerned, and the player highlight is really useful.

Statistics: Posted by buiz — 21 Aug 2013, 16:58