Author Topic: Map Preview (Read 3296 times)

Gotfryd · « **on:** October 08, 2008, 07:40:16 am »

After playing a lot on Leo's servers I have a big collection of maps used there; some of them I like and some of them I do not like. One time I wanted to set up my own server with my favourite maps only, but I failed to find them among other, because I do not recognize them by names, but only by their looks.
Then an idea came to me: it would be nice if we could see a miniature of a map when we point mouse on its name when serching maps list. A simple version of this feature, not hard to code I think, would be simply a minimap displayed when mouse is pointed over map name. A more advanced version would be a real image of whole map (minimap doesn't show scenerys, textures etc) scaled down to fit Soldat window [edit] or a screenshot, chosen by mapmaker or by user, as was suggested below [/edit].
Do you like this idea?
Please vote in the poll

and post your comments as well

DorkeyDear · « **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2008, 12:56:56 pm »

F12 - would only needa generate the image once, and then it could save the file.. possibly pressing f5 while viewing screenshot == regenerates it

Gotfryd · « **Reply #2 on:** October 10, 2008, 03:58:29 pm »

Quote from: DorkeyDear on October 08, 2008, 12:56:56 pm

possibly pressing f5 while viewing screenshot == regenerates it

Do you mean assigning a screenshot as a map preview? Yeah, that'd be nice also.

chutem · « **Reply #3 on:** October 10, 2008, 04:03:50 pm »

F12 - It could be done like UT, it is up to the mapper to make a screenshot/picture that represents that map, and just have another folder called previews or something.

Gotfryd · « **Reply #4 on:** October 10, 2008, 04:05:06 pm »

Quote from: chutem on October 10, 2008, 04:03:50 pm

F12 - It could be done like UT, it is up to the mapper to make a screenshot/picture that represents that map, and just have another folder called previews or something.

Good idea also.

blackdevil0742 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 10, 2008, 04:10:12 pm »

Quote from: chutem on October 10, 2008, 04:03:50 pm

F12 - It could be done like UT, it is up to the mapper to make a screenshot/picture that represents that map, and just have another folder called previews or something.

This is how I would like to have it. F12

mar77a · « **Reply #6 on:** October 10, 2008, 04:39:19 pm »

generated previews wouldn't work since hm it defeats the whole purpose of it (which was seeing non default maps which wouldn't have an associated preview) <- unless of course the generation of the preview is done each time the map is loaded && the preview file doesn't exist

not sure how much it'd take to take a preview screenshot and save it to an img tbh

chutem · « **Reply #7 on:** October 10, 2008, 05:00:00 pm »

Quote from: mar77a on October 10, 2008, 04:39:19 pm

generated previews wouldn't work since hm it defeats the whole purpose of it (which was seeing non default maps which wouldn't have an associated preview) <- unless of course the generation of the preview is done each time the map is loaded && the preview file doesn't exist

not sure how much it'd take to take a preview screenshot and save it to an img tbh

I completely don't understand that

Eagles_Arrows · « **Reply #8 on:** October 10, 2008, 05:56:22 pm »

Quote from: chutem on October 10, 2008, 05:00:00 pm

Quote from: mar77a on October 10, 2008, 04:39:19 pm
generated previews wouldn't work since hm it defeats the whole purpose of it (which was seeing non default maps which wouldn't have an associated preview) <- unless of course the generation of the preview is done each time the map is loaded && the preview file doesn't exist

not sure how much it'd take to take a preview screenshot and save it to an img tbh
I completely don't understand that

<@mar77a> is it really that hard to get
<E_A> i get the second part following the arrow
<@mar77a> well
<@mar77a> if previews are generated
<@mar77a> (not on the fly but stored)
<@mar77a> you would download soldat with default maps with overviews
<@mar77a> but the guy wanted to check the custom maps
<@mar77a> which you wouldn't have overviews for
<@mar77a> get it now?
<E_A> yes
<@mar77a> ok
<E_A> so you're saying that the preview generator won't work because of that?
<@mar77a> i'm saying it should generate them on the fly

chutem · « **Reply #9 on:** October 10, 2008, 06:40:34 pm »

That wouldn't be a problem, because when you download a map, it would come with a preview. Just like how maps come with textures.

iDante · « **Reply #10 on:** October 10, 2008, 07:49:59 pm »

I can make a maplist generating program that shows overviews of maps when you select them (just the simple kind, no shading/scenery, with objects) in an hour or two. Would anyone use that? That's not quite what you were talking about, but its similar.

chutem · « **Reply #11 on:** October 10, 2008, 07:57:55 pm »

That would be good for dedicated server owners. Might as well make it if it only will take you 1-2 hours

Gotfryd · « **Reply #12 on:** October 11, 2008, 01:32:49 am »

Quote from: iDante on October 10, 2008, 07:49:59 pm

I can make a maplist generating program that shows overviews of maps when you select them (just the simple kind, no shading/scenery, with objects) in an hour or two. Would anyone use that? That's not quite what you were talking about, but its similar.

If I undetstood correctly, that would be very nice, I'd gladly use it!

wolfbr · « **Reply #13 on:** October 11, 2008, 02:17:24 pm »

nice idea?

Gotfryd · « **Reply #14 on:** October 11, 2008, 02:33:40 pm »

Yeah, nice idea. Because it is mine!
Haven't you seen this topic? It is just about the same idea.

I can understand that people post again ideas that were discussed some time before, especially when they had been discussed in topics without reasonable titles, like "new ideas and stuff". But this is ridiculous, lol!

Mods, please merge this topic with the one I mentioned above

But now, let's think... you came out with the same idea... you must like it then... so come to my thread, post comments and vote in the poll, your support will be appreciated

and also your screenshot explains this idea nice, it could be useful

homerofgods · « **Reply #15 on:** October 11, 2008, 03:13:14 pm »

I have thought about suggesting this myself

Â F12

SpiltCoffee · « **Reply #16 on:** October 11, 2008, 07:41:00 pm »

Quote from: Gotfryd on October 11, 2008, 02:33:40 pm

Yeah, nice idea. Because it is mine!
Haven't you seen this topic? It is just about the same idea.

I can understand that people post again ideas that were discussed some time before, especially when they had been discussed in topics without reasonable titles, like "new ideas and stuff". But this is ridiculous, lol!

Mods, please merge this topic with the one I mentioned above

But now, let's think... you came out with the same idea... you must like it then... so come to my thread, post comments and vote in the poll, your support will be appreciated and also your screenshot explains this idea nice, it could be useful

If it gets in, it won't be attributed to any one person, except maybe EnEsCe. lol.

It's entirely possible, IMO, cause you do have the minimap, so why shouldn't this be possible.

Gotfryd · « **Reply #17 on:** October 12, 2008, 02:26:16 pm »

Quote from: SpiltCoffee on October 11, 2008, 07:41:00 pm

If it gets in, it won't be attributed to any one person, except maybe EnEsCe. lol.

I wasn't jealous about the idea. Maybe i put it in wrong words.
Thing that worries me a bit is that double topics like this create chaos in this board - it would be better if discussion was held in one place.

However, if I offended anyone, I apologize.

Anyway, is it possible for mods to merge these threads?

[EDIT] topics "map view (simple and useful)", which was beginning with wolfbr's post, was merged with "seeing a map preview when creating map list" started by me. Thanks! [/EDIT]

ElephantHunter · « **Reply #18 on:** October 12, 2008, 02:37:22 pm »

Quote from: Gotfryd on October 12, 2008, 02:26:16 pm

Quote from: SpiltCoffee on October 11, 2008, 07:41:00 pm
If it gets in, it won't be attributed to any one person, except maybe EnEsCe. lol.

I wasn't jealous about the idea. Maybe i put it in wrong words.
Thing that worries me a bit is that double topics like this create chaos in this board - it would be better if discussion was held in one place.

However, if I offended anyone, I apologize.

Anyway, is it possible for mods to merge these threads?

Topics merged. Thanks SadistAtHeart for the PM about this.

Gotfryd · « **Reply #19 on:** October 12, 2008, 02:44:57 pm »

Thank you very much, ElephantHunter and SadistAtHeart! This solves everything.

Do I understand correctly that when topics need to be merged we should ask admins directly, because only they can do this?

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Author Topic: Map Preview (Read 3296 times)