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Re: Squad leader meta-marks

Post by GingerCultLeader » 13 Sep 2015, 12:51

I sometimes confuse the specialist for the squad leader.

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Re: Squad leader meta-marks

Post by Mac » 09 Oct 2015, 11:31

I believe from a coding perspective this is possible through implant codes. Loyalty implants at the start of a round show a similar icon, so I'd say imant each sl upon joining with a custom implant with a symbol. The next piece is to modify sec HUD code to attach it to a different item like helmets or armor and make its only the sl icon that shows.

There is a better way through the antag system, but this is probably an easier way.
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Re: Squad leader meta-marks

Post by Jdobbin49 » 09 Oct 2015, 11:40

definitely for this when there is the rare occasion i am a marine it is hard to realise who the man i charge is so +1 from me.

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Re: Squad leader meta-marks

Post by AlexCraftHD » 09 Oct 2015, 11:56

Could be useful for new players but it's easy to spot SL by their armor or helmet.
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Re: Squad leader meta-marks

Post by Mark Valentine » 09 Oct 2015, 13:50

Yeah the only slight differences you can tell first hand identifying your Squad Leader is a specific color pattern, slight armor variation, and a little antennae.

The implant system wouldn't be a bad idea, or maybe some Sec HUD/Glasses to identify as they seem to have changed the identification squares above mob's heads.

Personally, there's usually a problem with having a squad leader as many are inexperienced or just prefer the Specialist role.

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Re: Squad leader meta-marks

Post by apophis775 » 09 Oct 2015, 17:31

IDK. I think they may cause some confusion.

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Re: Squad leader meta-marks

Post by UnknownMurder » 09 Oct 2015, 17:32

Confusion?
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Re: Squad leader meta-marks

Post by Stalin » 09 Oct 2015, 18:01

http://i.imgur.com/s2dsEfh.png

This is what it'll look like in-game (32bit).

http://i.imgur.com/8cW0AlN.png

This is what it'll look like in-game (64bit).

They actually work quite well.
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Post by Arachnidnexus » 09 Oct 2015, 18:11

Bravo's white on yellow contrast is a bit too low for my liking. How'd it look with black text on yellow?

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Post by Stalin » 09 Oct 2015, 18:21

Arachnidnexus wrote:Bravo's white on yellow contrast is a bit too low for my liking. How'd it look with black text on yellow?
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Re: Squad leader meta-marks

Post by UnknownMurder » 09 Oct 2015, 18:28

I'm not allowing you to do the Black on Yellow.
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Re: Squad leader meta-marks

Post by Neray » 10 Oct 2015, 02:04

GingerCultLeader wrote:I sometimes confuse the specialist for the squad leader.
Your problem.

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Re: Squad leader meta-marks

Post by apophis775 » 15 Nov 2015, 02:16

Locked, double-suggestion.

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