Hawk Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 When setting up the forces, I have sometimes pressed the GO! button by accident when changing height. Could it be possible to add something like this: IF GO! button is pressed IF phase is setup ask if user wants to continue IF answer is yes goto turn 1 phase ELSE return to setup phase </p> In other words, if you're in the setup phase and press the GO! button by mistake, it would have been nice to be able to cancel that. Perhaps in the game phase as well, or at least have an option for it. Hawk ------------------ Our's is not to reason why, our's is but to do and die! [This message has been edited by Hawk (edited 12-01-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS_PanzerLeader Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 Actually I've done this myself... a simplar solution may be to isolate the go button to the far right of the screen away form the other buttons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mord Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 That and the Done button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilhammer Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 Here, Here! A confirmation GO button for setup is a great idea. A confirmation GO button for turn execution is NOT a good idea. War is messy, and mistakes are part of it. I also like the Done button getting confirmed, I have hit that in error. Though, if I really want to look at it again, I can just recover the email and redo the movie. Also, for us micromanagement types, I wish I could plot planned movement paths during my setup. Thanks for all the effort BTS. [This message has been edited by Wilhammer (edited 12-01-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Heidman Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 I have played innumerable games of CM, and never, ever, ONCE have I accidently pressed the GO or DONE buttons. No offense to those who have, but please, PLEASE do not make me press any "Are you REALLY sure?" buttons when I play CM. I get enough of that "idiot-proofing" using Windows. Man, I hate it when software asks me if I really meant to do something... Jeff Heidman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russellmz Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 what do you mean changing height? i use the 1-8 keys to switch view of CTRL-a and CTRL-z to change camera height. that should stop the accidental go hits... i would really hate the confirm button because it would do it for every turn, effectively making it four times as long to get the turn started(hit GO, wait for confirm, move mouse over, hit Yes i want to go) i'd go crazy after the third confirmation...for the love of all that's holy, NO CONFIRMATION PLEASE! ------------------ "They had their chance- they have not lead!" - GW Bush "They had mechanical pencils- they have not...lead?" - Jon Stewart on The Daily Show [This message has been edited by russellmz (edited 12-01-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olle Petersson Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SS_PanzerLeader: a simplar solution may be to isolate the go button to the far right of the screen away form the other buttons <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>It pretty much is way to the right already, at least with 640x480 resolution... Cheers Olle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chupacabra Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 I agree with Jeff. It takes less time to pay a bit of attention and actually make sure you're not about to do something unintentionally than it would take to click on a confirmation button, which I find incredibly annoying. ------------------ Grand Poobah of the fresh fire of Heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quenaelin Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 No Are you sure confirmation of anykind in GO button that is my opinion. Solutiong is to change Go button separately to another corner, so these kind of accidents don't happen. But adding more menus could be better too, becouse there are lot of keyboard commands which cannot be used with mouse at all. And there seem to be enough room at bottom of the screen for menus anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka_tom_w Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 I agree with Jeff as well I would prefer no "are you sure?" after go or done. its not a key command, its just a straight point and click in the interface, I'm sorry but it is somewhat difficult for me to believe you could actually drag your mouse over to done or GO and then look at it and then accidentally click done or go? I think this interface design feature is fine the way it is. Now the ` key for chatting is another matter and it is a whole other thread. -tom w [This message has been edited by aka_tom_w (edited 12-01-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Offwhite Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Hawk: When setting up the forces, I have sometimes pressed the GO! button by accident when changing height. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Let me guess... you live in Palm Beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacewrangler Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 Well in PBEMS, its not that bad, because if worst comes to worst, you can re-open the file and re-plot. Pressing "Go" in a TCP could be disasterous. I agree idiot-proofing can be a drag, but the one time it saves you makes all the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Eyes Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 Since I play CM mostly in PBEM mode, my remarks are primarily from that viewpoint. I would like to see a confirmation for GO! as well. If you accidently hit the Go! button you've lost all your moves up to that point and have to start your turn over when using PBEM mode. CM is not a test of dexterity or hand-eye coordination, I hope; Combat Mission: Beyond Deftness? The DONE button doesn't cause nearly as much of a problem if hit accidently when playing in PBEM. Just reload the turn. ------------------ It is easy to be brave from a safe distance. -Aesop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 How about a checkbox: ----------------------------- Are you sure you want to end your setup? YES NO []Do not present this stupid question to me again!! ----------------------------- If the checkbox is active, then the question won't show up ever again, unless you change your mind. This way everyone's happy, mmmm'key??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Heidman Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 I hate it when people design software that inconveniences everyone for the benefit of a few who seem to have difficulty with pointing their mouse. Jeff Heidman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfish Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 (CLICK) Damn, I meant to turn off my PC and I clicked "post reply" by mistake. Sorry about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Aitken Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 -click- STOP! Are you sure you meant to press GO? Yes / No -click- STOP! Are you sure you meant to press YES? Yes / No -click- TIP OF THE DAY Keep your squads within command range of their HQ to increase their responsiveness. Next Tip / Dismiss -click- STOP! Are you sure you meant to click DISMISS? Yes / No -click- ADVERTISEMENT Sign up to Microsoft Network and get a free reminder service! Subscribe / Remind Me Later -click- STOP! Are you remembering the wife? Yes / Oh Bugger -click- She's waiting you know. Yes / But What About My Pincer Movement -click- Divorce Wife? Yes / No -click- Continue with game? Yes / What The Hell Do You Think You Stupid Heap Of Junk -click- STOP! Are you sure you meant to click YES? Ejector Seat / Self-Destruct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croda Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 David, are you sure you meant to post that? ------------------ <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Elijah Meeks: You rock, Croda<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Aitken Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 I'm not sure... can you ask me again at fifteen-minute intervals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaffertape Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 David: As I guy who spends a lot of time modifying PowerPoint presentations, I shudder with the accuracy of your posting. GAFF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caralampio Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 Speaking of the Go and Done buttons, I would like to have some hotkeys for those functions. Caralampio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croda Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 Is that your final answer? ------------------ <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Elijah Meeks: You rock, Croda<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Aitken Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 Ummm... can I ask the audience? gaff – welcome to the thread! If you are not gaff click NO. Yes / No -click- Welcome to the thread! Would you like to be informed of new products and services from a carefully selected group of companies? Yes / Ask Me Again In 10 Minutes -click- Please answer the following questions before continuing. You are... Male / Female -click- You are... 18 or younger / 18-30 / 31-45 / 46-60 / over 60 -click- How often do you visit this thread? Every half hour / Every day / Every year -click- When was the last time you got laid? More than a week ago / Within last week / Now / I Beg Your Pardon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kulminator Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 Hi everyone! I have the game for one week now, and it's simply the best Strategy game I have played ever. Apart from it's depth and flexibility and graphics, I also appreciate it's ease of use and being able to change many settings per hotkeys... So how about this: Just adding two options hotkeys for independently turning on and off the confirmation for the GO and DONE buttons? Like Alt-O to toggle Confirmation on/off for dOne Button, and Alt-G for GO button. This shouldn't be too hard to implement into one of the next patches and would make everyone happy I guess (well everyone except Charles, sorry for that ___________________________________________ "Kein Schlachtplan überlebt jemals den ersten Feindkontakt." ("No plan survives contact with the enemy") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chupacabra Posted December 1, 2000 Share Posted December 1, 2000 Can I have a hotkey that walks to the fridge and opens me a beer? ------------------ Grand Poobah of the fresh fire of Heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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