Radial menu for text communication.

[ʙᴜɴ.ᴇ]

I have a request which I feel needs the attention of the devs to keep the game accessible for all while helping those without accessibility issues play with people with disabilities.

a lot of people for various reasons do not use a mic for communication in this game, myself included due to medical reasons.

it is increasingly hard to type out acknowledgements and in some cases orders when under fire, since I rely on visual cues and text a lot more than audio, I feel these systems need expanding and adding to.

I propose a simple radial text menu which you can pop up with a key and quickly select a reply or order with a flick of the mouse.

something along the lines of what L4D2 has

https://www.gamemaps.com/imgmgr/limit/img/addons/l4d2/ss/simple_supplementary_radial_menu_7100_0.jpg

These commands can offer fast audio cues to squad members without a need for a mic and additionally the commands should also be pasted in the text chat with the prefix "[Voice]*player name*: *message* for example If I used the radial menu to shout a tank on my ping players in my squad would hear the audio line "Tank!, my ping!" while at the same time text would display in the chat box "[Voice] Bun: Tank, my ping!"

This would allow people without a mic for whatever reason to communicate a lot more freely and easily than they can do now. Something game really needs to ease the growing hostility towards quiet players by giving them something to work with.

and lastly there should be a delay on how often you can use the radial wheel commands, to avoid trolls spamming with it.

The wheel can either be made role specific or different keys for different wheel menus such as one to give orders, one for tank, etc which players can freely bind to whatever key they desire.

please help keep the game moving forward and being an exciting and fun experience for all.

[Saturn]

Yeah...Why the hell not? Silent players that don't cooperate with the squad are terrible. Silent players that stick with the squad, ping targets and follow orders are perfectly fine imo...There will always be players who are silent for whatever reason...Giving them the ability to participate in the communication can only be a positive addition.

[Unit .49 ((]

radial menu currently in game but only for officers/commander. they could put same thing into other roles interface but with Yes /No , Tank/Infantry/garrison/outpost/mine/grenade etc. marker should dissapear real quick bcs usually map already have lot of other pinned stuff

[Chris]

Originally posted by Unit .49 ((:

radial menu currently in game but only for officers/commander. they could put same thing into other roles interface but with Yes /No , Tank/Infantry/garrison/outpost/mine/grenade etc. marker should dissapear real quick bcs usually map already have lot of other pinned stuff

The radial menu in game currently is for markers, not voice lines. I use a mic, but think it would be a great addition to add in something like this for people who dont use a mic for whatever reason. And it could also still be useful for people who do use a mic.
Though one thing I would like alongside this would be for timestamps in chat, and a way to scroll up in chat. It would also be nice if you would only see the chat messages if you were in the person's squad or nearby them

[ElectroLite]

Absolutely couldn't agree more. I'm tired of all the BS about having a mic. Personally I use a mic, but I'm also lucky enough to speak English and play in an environment where I can speak. Many people don't!

I've played SL a lot and I would love if people gave me a quick yes/no to directions. It at least shows they are listening.

It only needs to last as long as a ping so the SL has time to put a permanent marker.

It doesn't even need audio. Just a simple, easily identifiable marker.

What a great suggestion.

[moron_with_a_gun]

A radial menu would help with language barriers too. I've had a few matches where as a squad leader you can point the team in a direction but you dont get all the feedback that a fully communicating squad would provide.

[Runlikehell]

Originally posted by 💕 𝓑𝓾𝓷 💕:

I have a request which I feel needs the attention of the devs to keep the game accessible for all while helping those without accessibility issues play with people with disabilities.

a lot of people for various reasons do not use a mic for communication in this game, myself included due to medical reasons.

it is increasingly hard to type out acknowledgements and in some cases orders when under fire, since I rely on visual cues and text a lot more than audio, I feel these systems need expanding and adding to.

I propose a simple radial text menu which you can pop up with a key and quickly select a reply or order with a flick of the mouse.

something along the lines of what L4D2 has

https://www.gamemaps.com/imgmgr/limit/img/addons/l4d2/ss/simple_supplementary_radial_menu_7100_0.jpg

These commands can offer fast audio cues to squad members without a need for a mic and additionally the commands should also be pasted in the text chat with the prefix "[Voice]*player name*: *message* for example If I used the radial menu to shout a tank on my ping players in my squad would hear the audio line "Tank!, my ping!" while at the same time text would display in the chat box "[Voice] Bun: Tank, my ping!"

This would allow people without a mic for whatever reason to communicate a lot more freely and easily than they can do now. Something game really needs to ease the growing hostility towards quiet players by giving them something to work with.

and lastly there should be a delay on how often you can use the radial wheel commands, to avoid trolls spamming with it.

The wheel can either be made role specific or different keys for different wheel menus such as one to give orders, one for tank, etc which players can freely bind to whatever key they desire.

please help keep the game moving forward and being an exciting and fun experience for all.

Hi Bun I support any changes that make any game more accessible to disabled players.

tbh the whole mic thing is a real can o worms the dev's have unfortunately not thought out very well in promoting "Mic Usage" there's no ned to promote like they have it's common sense to people who want to, to use a mic and dose not need promotion. now we have half a brainwashed playerbase who are "All Mic or Nothing" and they actively attack troll and treat non mic users like sh*t which is pathetic and the dev;s have never once made a public statement asking for folk to calm or stop it they just slink about in the background untouched unaffected by it all.

like most things with HLL the dev's are too lazy to accept responsibility or make their gaming environment a more pleasant place to be. these dev's really need a good kick up the but and a reality check with their game and playerbase. if they are are gonna leave their playerbase frustrated then that frustration will come back on them and they only have their selves to blame until they sort it out.

[Mobscene]

Yes please.

This was one of the first things I asked my friend about after he got me to buy it and we were playing together.

Look at Escape From Tarkov's system, it's pretty good.

[[BLK] Telu]

Make the suggestion on reddit.

[Mr. President]

Originally posted by Runlikehell:

Originally posted by 💕 𝓑𝓾𝓷 💕:

I have a request which I feel needs the attention of the devs to keep the game accessible for all while helping those without accessibility issues play with people with disabilities.

a lot of people for various reasons do not use a mic for communication in this game, myself included due to medical reasons.

it is increasingly hard to type out acknowledgements and in some cases orders when under fire, since I rely on visual cues and text a lot more than audio, I feel these systems need expanding and adding to.

I propose a simple radial text menu which you can pop up with a key and quickly select a reply or order with a flick of the mouse.

something along the lines of what L4D2 has

https://www.gamemaps.com/imgmgr/limit/img/addons/l4d2/ss/simple_supplementary_radial_menu_7100_0.jpg

These commands can offer fast audio cues to squad members without a need for a mic and additionally the commands should also be pasted in the text chat with the prefix "[Voice]*player name*: *message* for example If I used the radial menu to shout a tank on my ping players in my squad would hear the audio line "Tank!, my ping!" while at the same time text would display in the chat box "[Voice] Bun: Tank, my ping!"

This would allow people without a mic for whatever reason to communicate a lot more freely and easily than they can do now. Something game really needs to ease the growing hostility towards quiet players by giving them something to work with.

and lastly there should be a delay on how often you can use the radial wheel commands, to avoid trolls spamming with it.

The wheel can either be made role specific or different keys for different wheel menus such as one to give orders, one for tank, etc which players can freely bind to whatever key they desire.

please help keep the game moving forward and being an exciting and fun experience for all.

Hi Bun I support any changes that make any game more accessible to disabled players.

tbh the whole mic thing is a real can o worms the dev's have unfortunately not thought out very well in promoting "Mic Usage" there's no ned to promote like they have it's common sense to people who want to, to use a mic and dose not need promotion. now we have half a brainwashed playerbase who are "All Mic or Nothing" and they actively attack troll and treat non mic users like sh*t which is pathetic and the dev;s have never once made a public statement asking for folk to calm or stop it they just slink about in the background untouched unaffected by it all.

like most things with HLL the dev's are too lazy to accept responsibility or make their gaming environment a more pleasant place to be. these dev's really need a good kick up the but and a reality check with their game and playerbase. if they are are gonna leave their playerbase frustrated then that frustration will come back on them and they only have their selves to blame until they sort it out.

The dorks who rant and rave about no mics are an absolute cancer. The upcoming mic icons seems like a well intentioned addition, but will only forment this issue. I'm all for more communication options for those who choose not to or simply can't be vocal for whatever reason.

[ʙᴜɴ.ᴇ]

Originally posted by Telu:

Make the suggestion on reddit.

I will make sure to do that.

[ʙᴜɴ.ᴇ]

I posted the suggestion to Reddit but my posts seem to get lost there so I'll be keeping this alive here.

[Saturday Lizard 鳳梨酥]

+1 for this

Even if everyone has a mic a squad can easily have several native tongues and it would be quicker and easier to give simple commands in one go.

Also if you are just confirming something or saying thanks it makes it clearer not to have people talking over each other which is something that can be challenging to the hearing impaired.

[Man of God]

I turn chat off for every single match so honestly this is a pointless idea. Use a mic.

[ʙᴜɴ.ᴇ]

Originally posted by huma474:

Originally posted by 💕 𝓑𝓾𝓷 💕:

I posted the suggestion to Reddit but my posts seem to get lost there so I'll be keeping this alive here.

Unfortunately all the people who constantly attack others for not using mics probably downvoted and attempted to bury your suggestion on reddit to keep up with their crusade to kick people out of the game

probably, I know that happened once when I tried to suggest a visual update for Overwatch sounds. Can't win since too many people are adamant deaf people are not allowed to game.

Although this suggestion helps everyone not just hearing impaired, There is so many none mic users and there always will be no matter what there needs to be ways to address the problem and give a ways for none verbal communication.

[ʙᴜɴ.ᴇ]

reviving this