Wishlist: Possible User Interface Improvements

[Calahan]

Maybe I'm just strange, but I actually like the fact that some of the unit icons are very similar. As you'll mostly find the units that have very similar icons are very similar in stats as well. And to me this is a good thing.

For example, I'd hate to see basic Indy Heavy Infantry coming in lots of different forms (with regards icons) as that might lead a player to believe the units were completely different in their stats and abilites as well. But they are not, as they usually only vary in a point or two on a few stats, but for the rest they are the same. So better to keep the icons very similar so that you know the units are very similar.

[vladikus]

Originally Posted by Calahan

Maybe I'm just strange, but I actually like the fact that some of the unit icons are very similar. As you'll mostly find the units that have very similar icons are very similar in stats as well.

I cannot deny that this is true, but in some instances the change is so slight that a difference can hardly be determined, so it is confusing when putting troops under commanders to determine which unit is which.

Here is an example of two T'ien Ch'i units. The difference is only their helmet. Although, the UI color doesn't help this situation much.

[Burnsaber]

Originally Posted by vladikus

Here is an example of two T'ien Ch'i units. The difference is only their helmet. Although, the UI color doesn't help this situation much.

Well, the fix is easy. You could just paint some symbol on the rightmost units shield and do a quick fix mod. Would take like 5min tops.