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Probe1
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States17920 Posts
November 06 2016 05:35 GMT
#41
On November 06 2016 14:28 Danglars wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 06 2016 02:33 Probe1 wrote:
Yeah that's definitely much cleaner and better.

On November 06 2016 02:25 eviltomahawk wrote:
On November 06 2016 02:19 TwiggyWan wrote:
You could also request the BW style minimap : all black with only units/buildings colored dots.

They already have that in SC2. You can toggle it with the button on the side of the minimap that's just below the ping button.

That was my first thought but pure black has always been a detriment. You don't see where you have vision, where you've been, the basic terrain (is this walkable or flying only). It's not useful and it's a carry over from the 90s.

Replace it with this suggestion.


The pure black is exactly what makes currently available toggles inadequate. I think they can entirely replace that button with OP's suggestion.

I'd love to see a poll at this point - Does anyone actually use that black minimap?
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Cascade
Profile Blog Joined March 2006
Australia5405 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-11-06 08:50:36
November 06 2016 08:48 GMT
#42
Makes sense, go for it!

And I don't know if I've ever seen a consensus like this on TL.
It's like the "remove macro mechanics" debate, but the other way around! :o

Really trying to find drawbacks... I guess you could imagine a hypothetical "casual" player that prefers the textured minimap because it looks better? Everyone on TL are starcraft elitists, think of the casuals, sales, 90'ies graphics, etc, you know the argument. Don't think this is a very strong argument though... Even the casual would probably appreciate a cleaner minimap imo.
egrimm
Profile Joined September 2011
Poland1202 Posts
November 06 2016 09:25 GMT
#43
This is absolutely great idea
sOs TY PartinG
aQuaSC
Profile Joined August 2011
717 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-11-07 01:55:03
November 07 2016 01:54 GMT
#44
Since I'm interested in a poll too as the other option for the minimap is a BW remnant so there actually may be somebody using it, here it is:

Poll: What type of minimap do you use when playing?

Standard - map, units/buildings + vision (33)
 
97%

Resources + units/buildings on black map (1)
 
3%

34 total votes

Your vote: What type of minimap do you use when playing?

(Vote): Standard - map, units/buildings + vision
(Vote): Resources + units/buildings on black map



Plus, if you pick the second option, I'd love to see the arguments behind it.
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fluidrone
Profile Blog Joined January 2015
France1478 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-11-07 08:44:06
November 07 2016 08:43 GMT
#45
i mean why not.. unlimited unit selection was neat why not this be neat too.
i feel so old with this sort of idea "less information for the player"and i can't even post an emote to properly express just how much .. Know respite end you gorgeous ass me!
"not enough rights"
Bastinian
Profile Joined October 2014
Serbia177 Posts
November 07 2016 08:47 GMT
#46
That + option to increase map size! I would really love that option! Blizzard pls!
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aQuaSC
Profile Joined August 2011
717 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-11-07 11:23:56
November 07 2016 11:22 GMT
#47
-- quoted by mistake, wanted to edit --
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Alluton
Profile Joined February 2015
Finland113 Posts
November 07 2016 11:48 GMT
#48
This looks really good.
Majick
Profile Joined August 2016
416 Posts
November 10 2016 21:42 GMT
#49
I hope Blizzard picks up this idea.
BelgianSC
Profile Joined October 2016
Belgium19 Posts
November 10 2016 22:36 GMT
#50
That seems like a very nice suggestion! I'd use it
Scan, GG. Then I make Raven.
SLimeSC2
Profile Joined November 2016
20 Posts
December 05 2016 08:23 GMT
#51
this makes too much sense. i give blizzard 4 years to admit this and make the change!
Penev
Profile Joined October 2012
28536 Posts
December 05 2016 09:31 GMT
#52
Great suggestion aQuaSC, make a poll in the op if people would prefer this over the current minimap as well

my guess is yes :p
I Protoss winner, could it be?
watchlulu
Profile Joined February 2013
Germany475 Posts
December 05 2016 10:02 GMT
#53
Yes please, this is a really good suggestion, I like it.

Let's hope Blizzard will at least give the option to activate it, I mean this really shouldn't be to hard to implement
Have a nice day!
velocekr
Profile Joined December 2016
Korea (South)46 Posts
December 05 2016 15:54 GMT
#54
I support your idea.
That will be better.
yesterhead
Profile Joined September 2010
Sweden19 Posts
December 05 2016 16:53 GMT
#55
Wow that looks amazing! I really hope Blizz will implement this.
phodacbiet
Profile Joined August 2010
United States1740 Posts
December 05 2016 16:53 GMT
#56
This is a great idea! If this is implemented, Blizzard needs to allow for this feature on default as well for those who prefers this view. Right now, the Turning Terrain Off feature can't be used as default, and those who wants to turn terrain off have to do so at the beginning of every game. Just the little things here and there. Hope they go through with this change, it's one of the better ones out there.
yesterhead
Profile Joined September 2010
Sweden19 Posts
December 05 2016 17:07 GMT
#57
On November 07 2016 10:54 aQuaSC wrote:
Since I'm interested in a poll too as the other option for the minimap is a BW remnant so there actually may be somebody using it, here it is:

Poll: What type of minimap do you use when playing?

Standard - map, units/buildings + vision (33)
 
97%

Resources + units/buildings on black map (1)
 
3%

34 total votes

Your vote: What type of minimap do you use when playing?

(Vote): Standard - map, units/buildings + vision
(Vote): Resources + units/buildings on black map



Plus, if you pick the second option, I'd love to see the arguments behind it.


I did use the second option for a while when I played on my laptop screen because it made it easier (more like possible) to spot medivacs on the minimap. I'm not voting for it tough since I only play in pc bang now instead =)
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