Howdies
Im having a bit of trouble that you may or may not have noticed in my recent sessions.
I usually (99%) play with ace and it has a modified compass that is zoomed in for better visibility. Unfortunately you guys don't, at-least not on the days I have played, and thus I am stuck with a minicompass.
(see attachment didnt take Screenshot with it out, but it isn't much bigger)
Is there something Im missing?
I use mk4 and sthud
I found
http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=6671 but I dont think this enlarges it.
Incase this is needed. I run 1920x1080 on 42inches.
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Found this after a dash of searching
http://ciahome.net/forum/index.php?topic...09#msg9709
Specifically
http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=5908
Is this still allowed? only the compass enlarger ofc.
Maybe I'm giving a dumb answer, but do you know that double-clicking the compas enlargens it? And if you use mk4 hud, then you have an alternative compas all the time.
I too struggle with my compass being a bit too small. I however, use 1080 x 760 on a 42" screen.
Didn't realize there was anyone else who used their big screen TV for gaming! High FIVE!
Victor, try to enlarge your interface size in your settings menu. I understand it affects the compass and watch size as well. Yours seems way to small even for the vanilla compass.
There is another compass enlargement addon you might want to check: get from "[url=http://ciahome.net/forum/Victor, try to enlarge your interface size in your settings menu. I understand it affects the compass and watch size as well. Yours seems way to small even for the vanilla compass. There is another compass enlargement addon you might want to check: get from "Proper" addons this file: ImproveCompassSize_Visuals_C_OA_PROPER.pbo Note that it doesn't work with the beta version of the game. About CiA policy - you can use whatever client side addon you like as long as it doesn't give you an edge over other players.]Proper" addons[/url] this file: ImproveCompassSize_Visuals_C_OA_PROPER.pbo
Note that it doesn't work with the beta version of the game.
About CiA policy - you can use whatever client side addon you like as long as it doesn't give you an edge over other players.
Kutya, mk4 doesn't add compass, does it? Maybe you meant STHUD or PRADAR?
I he meant the Mk4 HUD thing at the bottom center. IT shows your position and orientation on a compass demarcated disk with other teammates. I don't think I could play coop at all without that running.
Yeah, I meant the ShackTactical HUD.
http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=9936
As Anthropoid said, it's a must for coop. I played my first session without it and I was lost like a donkey in fog. Even more than currently
(04-05-2013, 04:13 PM)Anthropoid link Wrote:I he meant the Mk4 HUD thing at the bottom center. IT shows your position and orientation on a compass demarcated disk with other teammates. I don't think I could play coop at all without that running.
As I said, you talk about shacktack HUD. Not Mk4.
And of course you can play without it. I play without it and think that it dumbs down the game. Instead of looking around you, you stare at a "Radar". Massive immersion death here.
Agree it is immersion breaking. But then, watching a 2d screen is nothing like actually being there in reality. Seems like a reasonable compromise to simulate peripheral vision.
Anyway, I'm glad you guys allow it, as I don't think I could play coop without it
It is true that in real life we can see and hear much better around us, but you can compensate by simply looking around you. Hell, there's a key for that! With the shactack hud you don't even need to put an effort to look around you, look at Desylexi's videos, the dude almost NEVER look around him because he uses his "radar". How can that be considered as a reasonable compromise?
I don't see how an addon that completely cancels the need to look around can be considered a reasonable compromise when we deal with an infantry simulator.
St HUD only does only show things nearby, so I find it a perfect compromise for the vision and ears(!)Â you lack in the game. Having the compass globally there is also handy ,but sometimes breaks the immersion of having to look at a real compass.
Variable, I totally agree with you. I have never used the ST HUD. But I must admit I've thought about it often, since the constant looking around could also be considered a slight immersion breaker (And it can be slightly annoying). After all, a Average Human has the FOV of around 180 degrees. So the ~80 degree fov that the screen gives is of course a huge factor considering realism on that part.
I find it reasonable at least for newer players to get used to the formations, orientation and overall team movement with the ST HUD. But I don't think anyone should get dependent on it. Players should at all times be aware of the nearby friendly positions. And when this is not the case, it is the fault of the player himself, if he has ignored the Comms. And the fault of the leader, if he has not made sure that the team is aware of the friendlies around one's team.
(04-07-2013, 04:49 PM)Variable link Wrote:It is true that in real life we can see and hear much better around us, but you can compensate by simply looking around you. Hell, there's a key for that! With the shactack hud you don't even need to put an effort to look around you, look at Desylexi's videos, the dude almost NEVER look around him because he uses his "radar". How can that be considered as a reasonable compromise?
I don't see how an addon that completely cancels the need to look around can be considered a reasonable compromise when we deal with an infantry simulator.
Im not sure what I just wrote. I havent gone to bed yet. It didnt make sense to me.
Ill try again.
@sthud would just be an excuse for not looking around/ having good situational awareness. If someone isnt looking around when they have @sthud running then I would say they wouldn't look around in the 1st place.
That being said @sthud can make you "lazy" Before I used sthud I used to ask myself and look at the ground "15metres?" with sthud, quick glance and I
know I have more or less proper spacing down to ~5metres
In a leadership role I can see it being a "lazy" way of confirming spacing and formation.
I would agree with Bubba though, for some it may be a way to get accustomed to formation and spacing. One must be careful though, cant let the something that is assisting you "do all the work".
e.g. Laser pointer on rifle, electronic range finders, gps/ Same with squad leader.
Yesterday, I was during the mission with outlaw27(?) I kept thinking, some of these guys arent running @sthud, because of the formation at times. ( I heard it in your voice Variable!Â
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Atleast it was common when I was active. You had to manually distinguish who was who based on weaponry, nuances in clothing/gear, what little skin you had showing etc.
@Bubba ~ Im not 100% sure but sthud only shows your own squad, nothing else shows up therefore person would still have to be aware of movement outside of squad.
(04-08-2013, 03:59 PM)GG-Viktor Reznov link Wrote:@Bubba ~ Im not 100% sure but sthud only shows your own squad, nothing else shows up therefore person would still have to be aware of movement outside of squad.
You are right. I just felt like pointing that out too!
But the last time I remember when formations didn't bother me, was before CiA changed to arma2.
Like in columns. I just can't get over it, how it's impossible to make sure no one is a bit to your right/left and front and that you have 5-10 meters between the guy in front of you. That is all it takes. all you need to do is then drop behind the guy who is a little in front of you. Then of course everyone behind the guy has to do the same. But I don't see the problem there. I guess it comes down to some players need to score the highest or something. That they can't accept being on the tail of the formation. I really don't have any names on this, but this is something that happens all the time, on the behalf of many players.
But let's get the topic back on the Addons and compasses!