Galaxy Map UI Design & Functionality Suggestions (With Mockup)

[Twinn]

Some of these ideas may have been shared before but I figured I would share my vision. I've been doing a lot of Art Direction & UI planning for work lately and figured I'd take a crack at it visually. Here is a basic framework that I came up with.

Key Functionality Additions

• User created favorites list. (Could be XML driven to allow users to create a hard copy / share trade & exploration routes. Multiple XML files would load as "Folders" with labels (Slave Route Large Pad, Unique Objects, All Modules, Ship Discounts, Friends Hangouts etc.) Sorting could be done as Custom Predefined Route, Alphabetical, LY Distance from Position, etc.
• Favorite Icons on galaxy map for visual recognition of notable systems. ( With a search database already in place I think this would be the easiest feature to implement )
• Ability to make small notations on system / station features.

I feel that these features could bring huge levels of depth and ownership to the game. Allow someone to do something simple like call a station home, or name their ship. These tiny little features are the difference between the cold sterility of computer generated space and a true emotional sense of immersion.

 

[Khelder]

Possibly not little pink hearts?

 

[Twinn]

Fine, giant blue phallic symbols. Whatever works best!

 

[Khelder]

Fine, giant blue phallic symbols. Whatever works best!

Pink hearts. Pink hearts are good.

 

[Altrue]

While we are at it, this would be cool, too.

 

[Miroku Sama]

Great Idea twinn a great way to organize the galaxy dropped we're in!

A bookmarking system would bring great advantages to the players of Elite dangerous.
You should be able to highlight interesting systems, and over time create your own little layer on top of the galaxy map.
In my opinion such features are placed in the right tab here; being navigation.
An extra tab in my taste would also bring some advantages.
Think of it as a new view of the galaxy, like switching to power play view.
This would be so great for establishing trade routes and of course mark your "home" with an icon.
I think the hearths are going to be used quite allot, like to see more icons.
maybe if these icons are granted for exploration, would be cool.
This is a good way "draw in" the blankness twinn, a very good idea!


You have my vote!

 

[steevaavoo]

Some of these ideas may have been shared before but I figured I would share my vision. I've been doing a lot of Art Direction & UI planning for work lately and figured I'd take a crack at it visually. Here is a basic framework that I came up with.

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Fantastic, Twinn.

I would be delighted to see this implemented in-game.

Presumably the "database" for the favourites and notes would be stored locally on a player's device, so little impact (theoretically) on the servers.

I'm probably missing something huge there. Still - point being: Do want!

Cheers

Mal

 

[Twinn]

Thanks guys!

I absolutely agree that this feature should be in it's own tab called "Bookmarks" or something. It would make viewing and editing much easier and clutter free. I really love the idea of it showing your visited systems like in a power play bubble. It might get pretty crazy if you are an avid explorer though, HA! Perhaps a kind of "Hot to Cold" mapping of systems you visit most.

Something like this has to happen for Horizons. There's going to be so many more locations to explore and interesting planetary sites. I don't even think eddb.io will be able to keep up!