Grid over map for coordination

ZoranZaxos · 2012-08-22, 12:56 AM

What this game really needs is a grid map with numbers/letters. This would make coordination much easier considering the size of the maps. I think Battlefield 2 had a grid overlay for each map and Red Orchestra 2 also uses a grid map system. You have no idea what you're missing not having a coordinate map.

sgtbjack · 2012-08-22, 04:01 AM

Originally Posted by ZoranZaxos

What this game really needs is a grid map with numbers/letters. This would make coordination much easier considering the size of the maps. I think Battlefield 2 had a grid overlay for each map and Red Orchestra 2 also uses a grid map system. You have no idea what you're missing not having a coordinate map.

Yes, I would like to be able to give a grid coordinate

Toppopia · 2012-08-22, 07:13 AM

Yes we need a grid map. Because COD has it even though its useless. BF3 didn't have it even though it should. So planetside 2 should have it because of how big the map is. Imagine trying to co-ordinate people. If we have a grid we say "Tank Column, move to B-6 (or some better co-ordinate system)" With no grid its like "Tank Column, move over there... no not there... near that tree.. not that tree!! Oh you all died.."

Oridus · 2012-08-22, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by Toppopia

....... If we have a grid we say "Tank Column, move to B-6 (or some better co-ordinate system)" With no grid its like "Tank Column, move over there... no not there... near that tree.. not that tree!! Oh you all died.."

Yeah - better than that example otherwise i'll get confused when i'm playing battleships and Planetside 2 at the same time. ^_^ teehee

Gonzo · 2012-08-22, 06:46 PM

How about you just set a waypoint? Or create a mission with the location?

Frankly, a grid for 64 square km is gonna be awkward. Using letter + number will limit you to too large a square, unless you stack letters, which is never fun: "I need the tanks at ZZW-112!" So it would have to be two numbers marked with N/S and E/W to differentiate, which might not be too bad. 0-0 would be at the approx center of the continent.

And the map is already basically broken up by the hexes, and landmarks like outposts and towers are everywhere. I just think that two things could happen with a grid:
-Large grid squares means there aren't too many and it is fairly easy to navigate, but the coords are so vague it is useless.
-Small grid squares means there are way too many to use effeciently and only really hardcore players bother with the hassle of keeping track of it.

avpmaster · 2012-08-22, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by Gonzo

How about you just set a waypoint? Or create a mission with the location?

Frankly, a grid for 64 square km is gonna be awkward. Using letter + number will limit you to too large a square, unless you stack letters, which is never fun: "I need the tanks at ZZW-112!" So it would have to be two numbers marked with N/S and E/W to differentiate, which might not be too bad. 0-0 would be at the approx center of the continent.

And the map is already basically broken up by the hexes, and landmarks like outposts and towers are everywhere. I just think that two things could happen with a grid:
-Large grid squares means there aren't too many and it is fairly easy to navigate, but the coords are so vague it is useless.
-Small grid squares means there are way too many to use effeciently and only really hardcore players bother with the hassle of keeping track of it.

How about a toggle system, between a hex grid and map grid on the minimap? Locations might be confused, but people could emphasize "Tanks on B-2, Hex" or "TR are building up at F-6, Map".

brighthand · 2012-08-22, 10:51 PM

I want this idea implemented, and I rated this thread 5 stars so that it hopefully gets more visibility; the rest of you should do the same.

Hamma · 2012-08-23, 12:04 AM

There will be a grid.

Anabuki · 2012-08-24, 03:17 AM

In BF2:PR there is a grid system on the map, and each grid-square is further divided into 9 squares resembling a keypad with numbers 1 to 9. This allowed for more precise locations to be described, like.. B6 keypad 6 for the center-right of the grid B6

Baneblade · 2012-08-24, 06:14 PM

PS2 should have one because PS1 did.

AceofSpadesX · 2012-09-22, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by Anabuki

In BF2:PR there is a grid system on the map, and each grid-square is further divided into 9 squares resembling a keypad with numbers 1 to 9. This allowed for more precise locations to be described, like.. B6 keypad 6 for the center-right of the grid B6

Using the keypad to be more specific about location is a great idea! However, I would prefer "B6-6" over "B6 keypad 6"

just sayin'.