This is an idea I just had. It's probably unrealistic to see it implemented in SE IV, but maybe it can be used for SE V!
I would like to see a 3D map introduced into the game. It would add more depth and strategy to the game, not to mention more realistic.
Here's my idea:
With either the galatic map or system map, you would have an isometric grid on the bottom of the window. Objects (systems, stars, planets, ships, etc) would occupy different heights (along the z axis) with a faint line pointing to the grid to give the x and y axis co-ordinates.
If done neatly, this could be a wonderful improvement from the current 2D universe!
What do you think?
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