Minimalist HUD option

[CMDR Cosmic Spacehead]

Currently we have 'HUD On', or 'HUD Off', via a hotkey.

I like the HUD, but some things are not necessary, so a "HUD minimal" would be quite cool to have as an option.

Most static items are removed, the comms bar only pop up if you have a pending message or friend/wing request.
Top right is hidden.
All visual text warnings are removed (but not the audio warnings).
Main centre of the HUD is hidden.
Firegroup information is compressed dropped to lower HUD and combined with target holo and ship status holo with very basic information (hull/shield/fuel/pips etc).

Sensor disc, heat and throttle remain, and panels work as normal.
Locked target still shows.

I'd make some mock ups, but my GIMP skills are a bit lacking these days. Lol

All this would be an option in the functions panel, aswell as a hotkey to toggle between off/on/minimal.

Thoughts?

CMDR Cosmic Spacehead

 

[MBaldelli]

I'm more concerned about the notification panel (upper, right): AKA the most redundant and under-utilized panel on the HUD. I think it should be showing more information than it currently does and really needs to cut down on the frequency of the messages that come up regarding failures (like boost failures when you don't have enough energy built up).

Theses are good ideas, even if I don't personally shut off my HUD.