FDEV how hard would this be to implement?

[Powderpanic]

A set of text hot keys, say use F1-5. You type in your preset hails, threats, song lyrics, worries about getting married, into a section in the options screen.

These keys then draw from that area and then post to whatever you are targeting or local if you are not targeting anything.

These hot keys could be fairly easily translated into another Commo Rose for Xbox and Playstation.

I would imagine on the realms of things that are difficult in programming, this isn’t that high up there.

It would benefit all versions, making Piracy more organic and easier to declare your intentions.

Would seem almost vital to the consoles, as they will not have time to type out a message before their target has logged or high waked for fear of being griefed.

Also, can we have a clear and easy to see different colour back for all messages sent directly to us?

We all miss it.

 

[J.Dubs]

There are Macros that u can use to program messages/actions. Usually takes a simple piece of software and an hour or so to setup your messages. I use one that came with a Razer Nostromo gamepad.

 

[GreyAreaUK]

A set of text hot keys, say use F1-5. You type in your preset hails, threats, song lyrics, worries about getting married, into a section in the options screen.

These keys then draw from that area and then post to whatever you are targeting or local if you are not targeting anything.

These hot keys could be fairly easily translated into another Commo Rose for Xbox and Playstation.

Good idea, especially for consoles. By the time you've laboriously pecked-and-typed "Oh hello, I shall be your pirate for the day. Would you mind dropping 5 tons of that painite you're carrying?" your would-be victim is 12 systems away.

 

[Powderpanic]

There are Macros that u can use to program messages/actions. Usually takes a simple piece of software and an hour or so to setup your messages. I use one that came with a Razer Nostromo gamepad.

For sure, Auto Hotkey and Voice attack work a treat.

It would just be nice for ED to not need third party apps for once. I am guessing it would be a simple to add, yet would be highly useful game tool.

Doesn't even need to be fancy. Just text a text pasting macro.

 

[J.Dubs]

Agreed. Kinda like the quick canned messages in the multiplayer iterations of the Monster Hunter series. I wasnt thinking of the console peasantry in my previous post.

Good call.

 

[Ashnak]

Thanks for the mention of Auto Hotkey. Had a look - looks great.

The excuses for not getting a G-13 are getting fewer and fewer....