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Author Topic: A visual tagging system for the graphical release  (Read 900 times)

Pillbo

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A visual tagging system for the graphical release
« on: November 03, 2019, 09:58:49 pm »

I think it would be helpful to add visual tags to creatures or items with the graphical release. An icon or even a simple colored flag to show up on the creature tile during play so you can see where they are without pausing or searching. 

I think it would be good for a lot of different uses- keeping track of your suspected vampires or werebeasts; labeling some family members you're interested in; monitoring some visitors you distrust; labeling items made with a material you need to keep track of; identifying puppy that killed a goblin; watching the constant tantrummers; separating dwarves by gender/job/nobility/beards/cave adapted/disabled etc.
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thompson

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Re: A visual tagging system for the graphical release
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2019, 04:51:30 am »

This is a good idea. I second it.
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SixOfSpades

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Re: A visual tagging system for the graphical release
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2019, 05:53:55 am »

Also, give the player the option to choose different tags, in different colors: e.g., Have all the captains of militia squads marked by an orange triangle in the upper-left corner, while a green box surrounds every creature affected by a certain syndrome, etc.
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