Yak Meister Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 The first and most useful mod I ever used was the one that placed grid lines on the maps. These lines really brought out the terrain contours. Will CMBN have an option to turn grid lines on/off? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnart Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Grids are something I like for the same reasons. As in the other CM games this will be something that will have to be modded to have. The grid is not an overlay, but rather drawn on each bmp. of terrain. That said, you cannot just "turn" grid on or off, but must replace the terrain tiles with those that have the grid drawn on each type of tile. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Balboa Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Grids are something I like for the same reasons. As in the other CM games this will be something that will have to be modded to have. The grid is not an overlay, but rather drawn on each bmp. of terrain. That said, you cannot just "turn" grid on or off, but must replace the terrain tiles with those that have the grid drawn on each type of tile. Granted, if left up to the community to mod then this is pretty much the only way to do it. However there might be an integrated solution from BF that will allow grid lines to be turned on or off with a switch or options setting. Of course this would need to be added to that never ending hopes and dreams list that Steve seems to keep track of. Would you want this prioritized before or after Bren Tripods? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tactical Wargamer Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Before Would be a nice feature that is for sure.....especially for newbies. An off/on option for grids. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Agree it would be a helpful feature otherwise you always have to go to unit eye level to see the contours. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 ...otherwise you always have to go to unit eye level to see the contours. Which was always my preferred option anyway. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yak Meister Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 However there might be an integrated solution from BF that will allow grid lines to be turned on or off with a switch or options setting. Of course this would need to be added to that never ending hopes and dreams list that Steve seems to keep track of. Would you want this prioritized before or after Bren Tripods? I believe that the majority of players would make use of grid lines to aid them in interpreting the field of battle. And then base troop dispositions and attack/defense schemes accordingly. I'm not sure if the depiction of Bren Tripods would have any effect on the effectiveness of Bren guns. If not then its just misc eye candy and should be prioritized as such. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Balboa Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I believe that the majority of players would make use of grid lines to aid them in interpreting the field of battle. And then base troop dispositions and attack/defense schemes accordingly. I'm not sure if the depiction of Bren Tripods would have any effect on the effectiveness of Bren guns. If not then its just misc eye candy and should be prioritized as such. tsk, tsk "eye candy" indeed ... In one fell swoop you have just upset and insulted the entire Bren Tripod lobby. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Not sure why developers put so much effort into making terrain look gorgeous and realistic, and then some folks (in the minority if BoB survey anything to go by) want grid lines all over the place. No worries about it, but it's odd. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Not sure why developers put so much effort into making terrain look gorgeous and realistic, and then some folks (in the minority if BoB survey anything to go by) want grid lines all over the place. No worries about it, but it's odd. Agreed. Contour lines would be so much more lovely and natural. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanonier Reichmann Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 tsk, tsk "eye candy" indeed ... In one fell swoop you have just upset and insulted the entire Bren Tripod lobby. Where's Brian when you need him? Regards KR 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melnibone Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I'm not sure if the depiction of Bren Tripods would have any effect on the effectiveness of Bren guns. If not then its just misc eye candy and should be prioritized as such. This is hardly the place for sensible logic like that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tactical Wargamer Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Which was always my preferred option anyway. Michael In RT MP games also? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 In RT MP games also? I don't play those, so it isn't an issue. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets_All_Fight Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 tsk, tsk "eye candy" indeed ... In one fell swoop you have just upset and insulted the entire Bren Tripod lobby. Indeed! To the PENG challenge thread with him so that he may learn the error of his ways and seek forgiveness. Next thing you know he'll be trying to dissuade us of the merits of dead cows or sumfink! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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