Add unique icons to Mission Host please.

[Kharn the Bloody]

I'm finding it difficult to tell host from other players in world. This makes it difficult follow the host and difficult to assist them during their mission.

Perhaps a Star above the host's character in the game world, a star next to their name in the squad panel, and a special star shaped waypoint marker for the host's waypoints on the compass HUD and minimap.

[Feliance]

Host is always (First letter)1 afaik
Example if i host im F1

[Herozen]

host is always player 1

[Mike]

Sure, but a little Helldivers skull would be good as a symbol to eyeball it faster to denote host.

[Herozen]

Originally posted by Mike:

Sure, but a little Helldivers skull would be good as a symbol to eyeball it faster to denote host.

so, looking for the orange 1 (it's always orange) isn't as fast as hunting for a microscopic skull. the hud is perfectly fine as is, don't bloat it with new things that are already covered fine

[Kharn the Bloody]

Originally posted by Feliance:

Host is always (First letter)1 afaik
Example if i host im F1

So there are 3 other players with a number next to a letter.

If I'm asking, that means most casual players aren't aware and they aren't bothering to ask.

When things get crazy in the game world a unique icon above the leaders CHARACTER's head will cut through any possible confusion. Same with waypoints. That's why we have this type feature in MMO's to clearly show party lead or raid lead at a glance when $hit is getting crazy. Without any cross referencing their name, then cross referencing their color, then finding them on the HUD.

[Herozen]

Originally posted by Kharn the Bloody:

Originally posted by Feliance:

Host is always (First letter)1 afaik
Example if i host im F1

So there are 3 other players with a "1" next to a letter.

If I'm asking, that means most casual players aren't aware and they aren't bothering to ask.

When things get crazy in the game world a unique icon above the leaders CHARACTER's head will cut through any possible confusion. Same with waypoints. That's why we have this type feature in MMO's to clearly show party lead or raid lead at a glance when $hit is getting crazy. Without any cross referencing their name, then cross referencing their color, then finding them on the HUD.

except this isn't a raid in an mmo. it's a chaotic coop shooter. it doesn't need a "leader". a leader will come naturally, host or not. the host's icon will ALWAYS be orange, and have 1 after the 1st letter of their name. stop trying to fix problems that don't exist. a bloated hud is the last thing we need. it always starts with needless crap like this

[Kharn the Bloody]

Originally posted by Herozen:

Originally posted by Kharn the Bloody:

So there are 3 other players with a "1" next to a letter.

If I'm asking, that means most casual players aren't aware and they aren't bothering to ask.

When things get crazy in the game world a unique icon above the leaders CHARACTER's head will cut through any possible confusion. Same with waypoints. That's why we have this type feature in MMO's to clearly show party lead or raid lead at a glance when $hit is getting crazy. Without any cross referencing their name, then cross referencing their color, then finding them on the HUD.

except this isn't a raid in an mmo. it's a chaotic coop shooter. it doesn't need a "leader". a leader will come naturally, host or not. the host's icon will ALWAYS be orange, and have 1 after the 1st letter of their name. stop trying to fix problems that don't exist. a bloated hud is the last thing we need. it always starts with needless crap like this

"Bloated HUD" lol. Making the squad leader stand out from the crowd isn't "bloating the HUD".

Again, if I'm asking, there are legions of casual players out there that have no idea who the squad lead/Host is at any given moment. They don't know who to follow and can't tell the Host way points from other waypoints.

Sure, tell me it's orange again. It still won't change the fact that MOST PLAYERS i've spoken with in pugs have no idea who the mission leader is once we're in world.

[Herozen]

Originally posted by Kharn the Bloody:

Originally posted by Herozen:

except this isn't a raid in an mmo. it's a chaotic coop shooter. it doesn't need a "leader". a leader will come naturally, host or not. the host's icon will ALWAYS be orange, and have 1 after the 1st letter of their name. stop trying to fix problems that don't exist. a bloated hud is the last thing we need. it always starts with needless crap like this

"Bloated HUD" lol. Making the squad leader stand out from the crowd isn't "bloating the HUD".

Again, if I'm asking, there are legions of casual players out there that have no idea who the squad lead/Host is at any given moment. They don't know who to follow and can't tell the Host way points from other waypoints.

Sure, tell me it's orange again. It still won't change the fact that MOST PLAYERS i've spoken with in pugs have no idea who the mission leader is once we're in world.

fun fact, most players in pubs don't know a terminid from their own feet half the time so that statistic is worthless. and also, the host isn't some godsent ultra platinum uber gamer who can win everything if he has the backing of a team. he's a regular schmuck like you n me who just decided to host a game. assuming him to always be a "leader" is really dumb. i've played plenty of games where the host was a complete moron and WE had to drag their arse to extraction on a leash.

this is a chaotic coop TPS. not a WoW raid. the most "strategy" people use outside of level 7+ is "shoot it till it dies".

[Kharn the Bloody]

Originally posted by Herozen:

Originally posted by Kharn the Bloody:

"Bloated HUD" lol. Making the squad leader stand out from the crowd isn't "bloating the HUD".

Again, if I'm asking, there are legions of casual players out there that have no idea who the squad lead/Host is at any given moment. They don't know who to follow and can't tell the Host way points from other waypoints.

Sure, tell me it's orange again. It still won't change the fact that MOST PLAYERS i've spoken with in pugs have no idea who the mission leader is once we're in world.

fun fact, most players in pubs don't know a terminid from their own feet half the time so that statistic is worthless. and also, the host isn't some godsent ultra platinum uber gamer who can win everything if he has the backing of a team. he's a regular schmuck like you n me who just decided to host a game. assuming him to always be a "leader" is really dumb. i've played plenty of games where the host was a complete moron and WE had to drag their arse to extraction on a leash.

this is a chaotic coop TPS. not a WoW raid. the most "strategy" people use outside of level 7+ is "shoot it till it dies".

What's with the extremely vehement toxicity?

I"m sure most players, like me, aren't assuming their squad mates are "complete morons" like you do. Most of us want to help the host out. That's why it's called "cooperative game play".

I mean why join someone else's game only to be a jerk and do your own thing?? If you're crapping all over the host, running way ahead of the host, and trying to take over the mission, well this is what the "kick" feature is for. Hopefully the host removes you from the match. Host your own match and talk down to and crap all over your team mates all you want. Don't bring such toxicity to someone else that's hosting.

[Zeev]

I do not get it, why should we be host boot lickers?

[Kharn the Bloody]

Originally posted by Zeev:

I do not get it, why should we be host boot lickers?

Can't find where anyone suggested "boot licking". It's a co op game mode. If you don't like cooperating, why in the world would you join someone's match? Have a blast solo or with your toxic friends.

[Kharn the Bloody]

Originally posted by Zeev:

I do not get it, why should we be host boot lickers?

Can't find where anyone suggested "boot licking". Mind quoting that part for me.

It's a co op game mode. If you don't like cooperating and helping the host, why in the world would you join someone else's match? I bet you're one of the one's complaining about being kicked because you NEVER follow or assist the host.

[Snobby Hobo]

Originally posted by Kharn the Bloody:

Originally posted by Zeev:

I do not get it, why should we be host boot lickers?

Can't find where anyone suggested "boot licking". It's a co op game mode. If you don't like cooperating, why in the world would you join someone's match? Have a blast solo or with your toxic friends.

Exactly. Especially at higher difficulties this mentality of "I do what I please" needs to go; it's a team-game. You play as a team or it is to everyone's detriment.

[Herozen]

Originally posted by Kharn the Bloody:

Originally posted by Zeev:

I do not get it, why should we be host boot lickers?

Can't find where anyone suggested "boot licking". Mind quoting that part for me.

It's a co op game mode. If you don't like cooperating and helping the host, why in the world would you join someone else's match? I bet you're one of the one's complaining about being kicked because you NEVER follow or assist the host.

people have, and will continue helping their team long after this doesn't get implimented. and often times, the host isn't given special treatment. he's just your brother/sister in arms, fighting by your side for the glory of liberty, just like you. they arn't jesus. they're a fellow gamer. they will be treated as such

[Kharn the Bloody]

Originally posted by Herozen:

Originally posted by Kharn the Bloody:

Can't find where anyone suggested "boot licking". Mind quoting that part for me.

It's a co op game mode. If you don't like cooperating and helping the host, why in the world would you join someone else's match? I bet you're one of the one's complaining about being kicked because you NEVER follow or assist the host.

people have, and will continue helping their team long after this doesn't get implimented. and often times, the host isn't given special treatment. he's just your brother/sister in arms, fighting by your side for the glory of liberty, just like you. they arn't jesus. they're a fellow gamer. they will be treated as such

That's a lot of melodrama, unfounded assumptions and hyperbole that still have absolutely nothing NOTHING to do with the current state of the UI.

All the conjecture in the world still doesn't change the fact that Host waypoints on the HUD and Host waypoints on the Compass needs to stand out more. In addition most players still have no idea who the Host is at any given moment.