UI Add support for POS Module Status in Overview (CSM)
Stats
- Raised by: Avalloc
- Submission Date: 02 August 2009
- Issue ID: tbd
Summary
The Overview is normally a very helpful source of information in combat situations. Unfortunately it doesn't offer enough when it comes to POS modules. There are only two ways to tell the status of a POS module, one is via the UI at the Control Tower. And the other is by selecting the Modules in space with the Overview. But wait! With the latter you must then hunt for the target bracket by spinning the camera around and then zooming in to see if it says: Online, Anchored, Unanchored, or Incapacitated. If the POS module is crowded among a bunch of others this makes things even more frustrating. Add in the ability to turn off brackets and the fun (hahaha.. no...) spikes even more!
Yes, there is a third way which ties in with the second one and that is locking the module and seeing what the health is. This unfortunately is only useful in determining if it is Incapacitated. And if you're a Dreadnaught in siege you may have just wasted precious seconds locking on to an already Incapacitated module.
Solution
- Add another column to the Overview which shows the status of POS Modules.
- OR Create a new set of filters associated with Incapacitated, Online, Anchored, and Unanchored.
- OR Create color tags/background within Overview for showing the POS Module's status.
Pros
- Anyone who has ever done a POS shoot will no doubt cry tears of joy with this change being added.
- Carriers, Motherships, and Logistics pilots will be able to pick out which Modules need repairing much more easily.
Cons
- This change would require some coding time on the part of CCP.
Relevant Forum Threads
Votes
- Dierdra Vaal - yes
- Vuk Lau - yes
- mazzilliu - yes
- Zastrow J - yes
- Erik Finnegan - yes
- Avalloc - yes
- Omber Zombie - yes
- Larkonis Trassler - yes
- Meissa Anunthiel - yes