More ping options than just marking

[Eri]

Like more specific pings
Example: "I need a platform here."

[Femboy Thighs]

From another suggestions thread with the same topic,

Originally posted by Femboy Thighs:

The pointer works BECAUSE it's simple. I think the only real command I would ever need to use would be a "flare here" command to tell Scouts. Just pinging the ceiling never works, but other than that, it's pretty straight-forward what you want your team to do whenever you ping something.

Ping a mineral, either means "gimme a platform" or "go get it, Scout." Ping an enemy... obviously it means to attack. Ping dirt, telling the Driller to drill. Etc. Most ping-able things in DRG have 1 purpose, so different types of pings wouldn't be all that useful anyways.

I think it's pretty obvious 90% of the time what you want when you ping something. Even pinging a mineral vein on a ceiling/wall should tell any halfway-decent Engie that you need a platform. If they still don't get the signal, it only takes a few seconds in chat. If they don't see you pinging the mineral in the first place, a fancier ping isn't going to get their attention. That's my logic, anyways.

Like I said in that quote though, I think a couple ping options would be nice. We don't need a whole lot. Besides a "flare please" ping, I think another useful one would be a "lots of minerals here" ping. You could just ping an empty room on a wide, open map like Point Extract or Egg Hunt, telling people there's a mixture of stuff to get there.

To sum up my annoyingly long explanation, I think they'd be a good addition. I just don't think they have to get too specific. But I guess if I'm fine with a ping specifically for Scouts, a ping specifically for Engineers is fine too?

[Eri]

I understand. I don't need a whole lot either but I can't assume that everyone playing the game would be able to understand the signal since this game has kids playing it too. In any case, I love the simple ping too just a bit inconvenient in certain situations. I don't like chatting much while gaming 'cause I'm always on the move. I suppose it's just for convenient purposes. I'm sure you understand where we're also coming from, having a more specific ping can help at times.

[R.-]

I do recall a simple idea that might work while keeping it simple: Add new voice lines when you tag your teammate.

Like, you first tag the engi, then you tag somewhere on the wall. "Hey, engineer!" "Look over here!" I guess it should be obvious enough that you're asking for a platform.

Also works with other classes. "Hey, scout!" "Are you blind? Look!"... You know what we need on that pitch black ceiling.

[Eri]

Originally posted by R.-:

I do recall a simple idea that might work while keeping it simple: Add new voice lines when you tag your teammate.

Like, you first tag the engi, then you tag somewhere on the wall. "Hey, engineer!" "Look over here!" I guess it should be obvious enough that you're asking for a platform.

Also works with other classes. "Hey, scout!" "Are you blind? Look!"... You know what we need on that pitch black ceiling.

This sounds like a brilliant idea! I love it.

[BezaoBuilder]

My suggestion is to do it like Portal 2: just pinging the usual way will make a generic ping, but you have options for more specific pings, such as "zipline" and "go there".

[BottomScorer]

Player icons are quite small, especially from a distance.

[BottomScorer]

I need commands like "watch this way", "be around this spot", "cover me".

[Chibbity]

Originally posted by So slow:

I need commands like "watch this way", "be around this spot", "cover me".

No you don't.

K.I.S.S.