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A recent discussion has arisen about the distracting multiplayer "position display" being visible in the lower corner of the screen, so we've been discussing internally how we can make this better for all.
First, let me explain why i've held onto having this there until now:
First, let me explain why i've held onto having this there until now:
I yearn for multiplayer to have some kind of dynamic play. As in, when you play in a 8 player lobby there should be *something* going on different from solo play, apart from the inherent tension of knowing you're in a multiplayer match.
But..
But..
I understand using a position display is not the answer to this yearning and my perspective doesn't really make sense in today's competitive scene.
So we're looking to push out a fix today that:
So we're looking to push out a fix today that:
- Makes the "current position" text appear above all skin elements (it can't be "hidden")
- Makes it toggle with other multiplayer UI, but always show during breaks.
- Removes flashing
- Makes it toggle with other multiplayer UI, but always show during breaks.
- Removes flashing
Is this something everyone can roughly get behind? I hope we can come up with a better UI for this in future iterations (ie. lazer) that both conveys multiplayer vibes but doesn't distract, but that's not for today. Just looking to fix the imminent problems for now.
