Messaging mechanics

Idar_Oberstein · Mar 18th 2018, 1:36am

I propose editing the messaging mechanics that permits moving the messaging window to the side or have it pop up on the side. The message window blocks the map and I repeatedly cancel my message to look again at the map to ensure I am referring to the correct city or province.
This change would enhance coordination with allies, and reduce the time spent on this function.

2nd Could the message be saved until i return to the message? it's deleted immediately whenever I switch functions. Of the two, I would prefer a moveable or shrinkable message window.

Peter Mat · Mar 18th 2018, 1:41am

I've noted this as well. When I remember in advance I try to move the area of the map to one side or the other so I can see a little of the area I want to reference. When I forget, my work around for your second problem is to ctrl + C of my message. Then after I have moved and or double checked the map I can ctrl + V the message to where I left off.

Idar's suggestion would make things much easier.

Idar_Oberstein · Mar 18th 2018, 4:09pm

Hey thanks for the tip! You are right that would help. I guess I am too impatient to CntrlC.

How do you get the map to move? I tried to drag it but nothing happened. I will try again. Resizing the window would be helpful as well.

Peter Mat · Mar 18th 2018, 4:15pm

You have to drag the map before you open the newspaper or diplomatic windows. Once the windows are open you are stuck on the map location.

Idar_Oberstein · Mar 18th 2018, 6:36pm

Kind of like "double secret probation?" No body knows except the insiders?

Thanks. It's still overly "complicated" just to look at the map.

WiseOdin · Mar 19th 2018, 12:10am

I, like Peter, just use ctrl c (I actually use ctrl x to "cut" that way I know it copied, when it disappears.)
It's fairly rare, that I need to double check what I'm talking about. Only in intricate issues.

VorlonFCW · Mar 19th 2018, 2:13am

For things like newspaper posts where I want to spell province names correctly, or times when I have a longer message to compose I keep a simple notepad txt file open that I can resize, move, or minimize on top of the map to hammer out my thoughts, and then copy/paste.

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