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Global Banner / Indicator for Events

Jun 21, 2020 greenwall link
Would be nice if there was a banner or some other permanent text on the piloting view of the HUD (for everyone) that indicated pending or in-progress events.

So if the Corporate Sector Run was in progress, for example, you would see some standout text indicating such in some corner of the screen, and you could press the appropriate hot key or whatever and bring up more info, a link to event chat, etc. You could also print the time elapsed, which would be good for making it seem like the game isn't as lifeless as it sometimes can seem.

This could also be a good way to convey rules for events without having to constantly explain or answer them in 100.
Jun 21, 2020 incarnate link
Would you only see this if you're in a sector that's related to the event? Or are you suggesting it should be everyone, everywhere?

The HUD is pretty damned dense, particularly on mobile. It may be challenging to cram more stuff in there, especially if it's intended to be static.

It might be easier to make some kind of "landing menu" for users who are logging in within X-time of an upcoming event, telling them what's going on.

But, having something to help relay event rules would certainly make it easier for player-event organizers and the like.
Jun 21, 2020 greenwall link
Only reason to do it would be if it was done regardless of what system you were in, I think. For mobile, maybe some kind of blinking dot, which opens up the info when tapped.
Jun 24, 2020 DeathSpores link
Make it optional through hud interface configuration.
Some of us do not want to be bothered by unsollicited messages.
Jun 24, 2020 Luxen link
Since events *should* be posted in the comm tab, wouldn't it be better to just include a newsticker like I suggested last year? The newsticker would not be quite as invasive, since it would/should only matter to docked pilots on the welcome screen of a station, and it would help remind pilots about other current topics, too, should the comm news be more varied in the future.

since Mr Spuck's old website is defunctional, i've uploaded the plugin here
Jun 25, 2020 greenwall link
The idea here is to have something that shows while you are actively piloting, not docked. If it’s made optional it should be on by default