Some interface/GUI suggestions for the next update

drksd4848 · 04-23-2013, 01:40 PM

Couple of things here that might have been overlooked or would be enhancements:

In the first pic example: Rather than having the menu choices extend past 10,11, and 12, perhaps it should be alpha numeric so that you can still use your keyboard to make the selection.

For example, instead of 11. Visit the Mound, it should be B. Visit the Mound

Next in the second pic example, it would be great if LAST PLAY was included in the Broadcast screen.

Lastly, in the third pic example: when using "Ball Animation", I feel it would be more entertaining if the the PBP paused for the animation before the outcome is revealed.

Right now, the PBP just spews out while the ball is moving across the screen. But it would be better if it was timed appropriately:

He's has 1 for 3 Today.
<PAUSE WHILE ANIMATION HAPPENS, ball animated, moves to right field. PBP resumes>
Flyball Rightfield

Let me know if this makes sense...

rpriske · 04-23-2013, 01:44 PM

You should probably put this in the suggestions forum.

I agree with the first two and am indifferent to the third as I no longer use ball animations.

drksd4848 · 04-23-2013, 01:53 PM

Would that be the "Suggestions for 15 forum"? I was thinking this is more of an update or tweak...

I'm not sure how doable/code-able the third suggestion is, but I know that is how the animation happens in Strat-o-matic BB and it really works well.

kingcharlesxii · 04-23-2013, 02:40 PM

The first one is big for me. I spent a bit trying to figure out how I was supposed to hit 11 on my num pad when OOTP 14 came out! I don't usually click on the buttons on screen so adding a keyboard shortcut like you suggested would be helpful.

goalieump413 · 04-23-2013, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingcharlesxii

The first one is big for me. I spent a bit trying to figure out how I was supposed to hit 11 on my num pad when OOTP 14 came out! I don't usually click on the buttons on screen so adding a keyboard shortcut like you suggested would be helpful.

Quoting Homer Simpson - "Where's the ANY key?!"

Gil Thorp · 04-23-2013, 02:53 PM

Also quoting Homer Simpson: "What's the number to 911!!"

Tycobbler · 04-23-2013, 04:19 PM

0 is 10, but yes I agree with something needed for 11 and 12

Cras · 04-23-2013, 04:33 PM

Makes sense to me. Maybe instead of A and B go to Q and W...or are those buttons already taken? I don't manage games in OOTP.

Go Tribe · 04-23-2013, 06:39 PM

also can we make the field header a moveable widget???

04-23-2013, 01:40 PM	#1
drksd4848 All Star Starter Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,932	Some interface/GUI suggestions for the next update Couple of things here that might have been overlooked or would be enhancements: In the first pic example: Rather than having the menu choices extend past 10,11, and 12, perhaps it should be alpha numeric so that you can still use your keyboard to make the selection. For example, instead of 11. Visit the Mound, it should be B. Visit the Mound Next in the second pic example, it would be great if LAST PLAY was included in the Broadcast screen. Lastly, in the third pic example: when using "Ball Animation", I feel it would be more entertaining if the the PBP paused for the animation before the outcome is revealed. Right now, the PBP just spews out while the ball is moving across the screen. But it would be better if it was timed appropriately: He's has 1 for 3 Today. <PAUSE WHILE ANIMATION HAPPENS, ball animated, moves to right field. PBP resumes> Flyball Rightfield Let me know if this makes sense... Attached Images Last edited by drksd4848; 04-23-2013 at 01:41 PM.

04-23-2013, 01:53 PM	#3
drksd4848 All Star Starter Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,932	Would that be the "Suggestions for 15 forum"? I was thinking this is more of an update or tweak... I'm not sure how doable/code-able the third suggestion is, but I know that is how the animation happens in Strat-o-matic BB and it really works well. Last edited by drksd4848; 04-23-2013 at 01:55 PM.

04-23-2013, 04:19 PM	#7
Tycobbler Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 20 minutes from Comerica Park Posts: 2,031	0 is 10, but yes I agree with something needed for 11 and 12 Last edited by Tycobbler; 04-23-2013 at 04:26 PM.

04-23-2013, 04:33 PM	#8
Cras Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: LEO Posts: 3,789	Makes sense to me. Maybe instead of A and B go to Q and W...or are those buttons already taken? I don't manage games in OOTP. __________________ The Chicago White Sox 1906, 1917, 2005 World Series Champions 1900, 1901, 1906, 1917, 1919, 1959, 2005 American League Champions 2000, 2005, 2008 American League Central Division Champions 1983, 1993 American League West Division Champions OOTP \| Orbiter \| SSMS \| FSX \| LoL \| MLP:FIM!

04-23-2013, 01:44 PM	#2
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,766	You should probably put this in the suggestions forum. I agree with the first two and am indifferent to the third as I no longer use ball animations.

04-23-2013, 02:40 PM	#4
kingcharlesxii Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,731	The first one is big for me. I spent a bit trying to figure out how I was supposed to hit 11 on my num pad when OOTP 14 came out! I don't usually click on the buttons on screen so adding a keyboard shortcut like you suggested would be helpful.

04-23-2013, 02:53 PM	#6
Gil Thorp Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Milford Posts: 349	Also quoting Homer Simpson: "What's the number to 911!!"

04-23-2013, 06:39 PM	#9
Go Tribe All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,534 Infractions: 1/0 (0)	also can we make the field header a moveable widget???