Game Radio GUI Update

[AKP]

Been a couple of posts about adding channels to the game radio recently.  Well, I do see the need for that, but I also would like to see a "sexier" Graphic User Interface (GUI) for the radio as well.  Right now, its functional, but it doesn't really match the WW2 theme of the rest of the game.

So... I came up with this:



Now mind you... this is just an idea of what I would like to see.

You notice there are 6 channels instead of 5.  That is reflecting the request that there be a "Wingman" channel added.  It doesnt have to be that restrictive though, it could simply be a second VOX channel that could be tuneable to any single user, squad, or the wingman.  Dont really see it needing to be set to a second numbered channel, but I guess it could be.

The overall style would reflect something close to WW2 military radio sets.  Could even have a different GUI based on the nationality of the plane or GV you are using... but that may be a little TOO much wishing.  

Any thoughts?

[FLS]

Looks nice. My initial impression is that it will block more than it needs to.

I like the current split setup with transparency for functionality and unobtrusiveness.

[hitech]

Not to jump on you, but your layout is a great example of form over function.

Yes it looks nice, but the real usability every time you wish to type something while your flying becomes difficult.

The one thing I do wish to change is creating more text windows so you could have as example squad go to 1 window, and everything else go to another. Along with Tabs and dock-able and separable windows.


HiTech

[Strip]

Maybe better looking text at larger resolutions Hitech?

[AKP]

Not to jump on you, but your layout is a great example of form over function.

Yes it looks nice, but the real usability every time you wish to type something while your flying becomes difficult.

Gotcha, wasn't saying it was NEEDED, would just look nice.  And I see your point.   

The one thing I do wish to change is creating more text windows so you could have as example squad go to 1 window, and everything else go to another. Along with Tabs and dock-able and separable windows.

Yes... that would be awesome.  A lot of times a squad or country message that needs to be seen gets overlooked in the "So and So has Landed 3 kills" messages and general chatter.

[branch37]

+1 for the idea and great design 

as for the problem of it blocking the view, maybe keep the way we have for typing messages we have now and only bring up the radio console when it needs to be re tuned.  How many pilots were messing with the radio and trying to dogfight at the same time .