More grids on squad map!

[BreepZz]

The sectors (B4 etc...) on this map are big and not accurate. Need smaller grids thus more grids for accuracy will be fine!

[.blend]

Help urself: "map" ur numpad numbers to each area a square encloses. An enemy in the topright corner would therefore be in b49.

[ConscriptVirus]

yeah not alot of ppl use the numpad system. in fact i just learned it like last week. but its really useful.

(divide teh grid into 9 boxes which looks like ur numpad so 5 would be the center, 4 would be middle left, 6 would be middle right, 1 would be bottom left corner...etc

wat would be useful would be to have the grids in the zoomed up map. i always play with the map zoomed in a bit.

[Jimmy_Smack]

I agree with the original poster. I've had many occasions in which a player was not familiar with the keypad system. If more grids were to be implemented, they should be visually faint. Lowered opacity so players can still see the map.

[Dosedmonkey]

numpad system? I would of just done four quadaunt, so like B9 49!

[77SiCaRiO77]

what jonny said.

IE: first square (A1) should be divided in 9 sectors , each one with keypad number .

[Deadfast]

But the numpad system should be faintly put on in all or at least on square.

Agreed

Just as SiC said, adding the grid with numbers to A1 is a good idea. Anyone can re-apply the system to the other grids and the map won't get spammed by lines.

[Fabryz]

I just combine the compass notation to the block, for example: "NE of B4" which means "North East of B4", at least i manage to direct the attention in a more precise location, as the system works now

[Jantje|NL^]

for even MORE accuracy you can devide the small 'numpad' squares also in the official alphabeth pizza.

4 slices;
alpha | bravo
--------------
charlie | delta.


Some practice;



Y; Golf
X; Tree

numpad; Niner
Pizza slice; fower / delta


We all should just use this semi-realystic way of map-reading.

Better than having more squares!

[Howitzer]

yes it depends of the people you play with. If they dont want to cooperate then its a team issue.

[SgtShellback]

I think it would be nice to have more named locations on maps, such as street names, notable buildings, etc. Players seem already to do this on urban maps like Basrah, where most people know what the "Gas Station" or "Refinery" is. However it would be nice to be able to say "Akhbar Street" or "Allah Parkway" or whatever. (Yes, the military does use street names and landmarks.)

I find it's much easier to remember these things during a firefight than flipping the caps and trying to stutter out a grid--it actually is more realistic, too, since you'd only really be using grids if you were talking over the radio for fire support, etc., not for inter-squad/fireteam communication.

[Cassius]

I feel the keypad system is accurate enough. Requested in chat a strafing run on the ruins in b3 k 4 of kashan with the mec a10 equivalent, he levelled the place . Also puttin more names on the map sounds like a good idea, though Iam not sure if military maps handed to personell would contain such detail. I imagine they might even avoid puttin down street square names etc.. to force everyone to use the grid numbers, however for the game it would be a nice addition. Like in Kashan are numerous villages or outposts not marked on the map.

[Conman51]

besides this thread being old....

i have a problem w/ the key pad system because some ppl liek ahve a diffrent key board or something...some guy i think had his 1 in the top right...that where my 9 is...7 top left 1 bottom left

[Skodz]

for even MORE accuracy you can devide the small 'numpad' squares also in the official alphabeth pizza.

4 slices;
alpha | bravo
--------------
charlie | delta.


Some practice;



Y; Golf
X; Tree

numpad; Niner
Pizza slice; fower / delta


We all should just use this semi-realystic way of map-reading.

Better than having more squares!

lawl, it just make it way more complicated. Numpad is the best way.

Beside, where's that map from ?

[rangedReCon]

My idea is to keep the squares but add a romer. For those of you who do not know how to actually read maps IRL. You use a romer to pinpoint you/your objectives location.

This is what it looks like:


My idea is instead of having the mouse clicky button you have a romer. I'm not sure if this is possible, and it would also mean that all players would need to be taught on how to use a romer. But this is the most realistic way IMO.

[Nickbond592]

The sectors (B4 etc...) on this map are big and not accurate. Need smaller grids thus more grids for accuracy will be fine!

[Sir.Saul]

^^^^^^^ Stop winking on public threads already, its a tease/torture

[RCMoonPie]

I agree with the original post too...
...but also agree with the numberpad system as well.
It only takes a second on the team-chat to ask if everyone is familiar with it, and if not, to explain it to those who dont.