Rank up notification graphics

starjump

starjump
Little idea with no hurry to implement.
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I didnt know that i was competent until i actually looked at the fighter, trader, explorer ranks on the right screen in the ship. Maybe we could have the Elite symbol in 2D graphics fade in and out quickly on screen as we gain a rank. Since it happens very seldom it wouldnt be distracting or annoying, but tell the player they rank up in a nice way. And this is how i thought it could be done:
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The Elite ranking is made out of the Elite symbol getting its "wings" with each rank. So at harmful we have the Elite symbol without wings and the highest rank elite is with full wings, so whenever you rank up the corresponding 2D Elite symbol fades in and out on screen. Good huh? :)
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Time for a quick PS mockup (quick hand drawn elite symbol. Dont kill me). Image below: Player ranking up to "COMPETENT" and as the player do so the competent elite symbol fades in and out on screen.
Im not too sure how fast it plays on each PC, but its supposed to be fast-ish. Slow enough to be seen, and fast enough to not be annoying. Just perfect - a flash if you will.
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Placement can be anywhere obviously. I wouldnt mind personally if it was dead center. It happens very seldom and it would feel nice to see it happen. Maybe with a short nice sound as well.
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PS. Look at the name of that pilot! He/she has even more names as the comma at the end indicates, but it doesnt fit lulz.:D
 
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dementia

dementia
starjump said:
Little idea with no hurry to implement.
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I didnt know that i was competent until i actually looked at the fighter, trader, explorer ranks on the right screen in the ship. Maybe we could have the Elite symbol in 2D graphics fade in and out quickly on screen as we gain a rank. Since it happens very seldom it wouldnt be distracting or annoying, but tell the player they rank up in a nice way. And this is how i thought it could be done:
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The Elite ranking is made out of the Elite symbol getting its "wings" with each rank. So at harmful we have the Elite symbol without wings and the highest rank elite is with full wings, so whenever you rank up the corresponding 2D Elite symbol fades in and out on screen. Good huh? :)
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Time for a quick PS mockup (quick hand drawn elite symbol. Dont kill me). Image below: Player ranking up to "COMPETENT" and as the player do so the competent elite symbol fades in and out on screen.
Im not too sure how fast it plays on each PC, but its supposed to be fast-ish. Slow enough to be seen, and fast enough to not be annoying. Just perfect - a flash if you will.
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rankup.gif

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Placement can be anywhere obviously. I wouldnt mind personally if it was dead center. It happens very seldom and it would feel nice to see it happen. Maybe with a short nice sound as well.
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PS. Look at the name of that pilot! He/she has even more names as the comma at the end indicates, but it doesnt fit lulz.:D
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I could be wrong but I'm not sure the rank increases happen in space. Only when you claim bounties, cartographics, trade etc at a station/outpost.

Does it really matter though? Personally I couldn't care less what rank I was.
 

starjump

starjump
dementia said:
I could be wrong but I'm not sure the rank increases happen in space. Only when you claim bounties, cartographics, trade etc at a station/outpost.

Does it really matter though? Personally I couldn't care less what rank I was.
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Not rep. Your rank. And yeah, its the only progression we do in the game. Just like in the original. Your "aim" is to become Elite. Its just nice with a notification of it since the elite symbol so nicely change from harmless to elite. It is also your "skill" rank so to speak. The whole aim apart from having fun is to become elite, so the steps are nice to see imo. Wouldnt hurt anyone either. Could be placed in the INFO section of the screen where we see bounty cash etc.
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And i dont understand the "does it really matter?" part. Of course it does. Frontier has implemented it for a reason. Your personal rank. It was in original Elite and it is in ED. And since we do rank up (level up) it could be made clear when it happens instead of being hidden (seen only by others targeting you and in your right panel).
 
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Ekar

Ekar
+1. Rank is 'important' in Elite (supposedly the whole 'point' of the game) so a notification telling you you've ascended a certain rank would be appropriate and nice.
 

DaggerSnake

DaggerSnake
I kind of like looking over and seeing it changed in the console menu. A pop up seems a little too cliche and same as every other game. How about the computer voice tells you "well done Comander you are now mostly harmless in combat."
 
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starjump

starjump
Thanks for your input guys. Indeed it can be anything as long as there is something. I had ranked up a couple of times and didnt know it. And the graphics idea just seemed nice as the elite symbol actually changes with every rank (spreading its wings more and more). But ships voice saying something would be fine too. Or even just a notification in the INFO section top right of the cockpit. Anything to tell us we have come 1 step closer to elite.
 

Potsworth

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I also support the idea of a notification anywhere on the screen, probably in the info tab to be consistent with everything else.
 

starjump

starjump
SneakytheRogue said:
I like this idea. Maybe have it pop up in the Info bar, much like how bounty awarding shows up when you kill a wanted ship.
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Indeed. The 2D elite symbol shows up with a sound and fades away up there. Its nice cause each rank is represented by the elite symbol. I think it goes so well together and would be a missed opportunity not to use it. Like for example just write "rank up!" or similar.
 

ellay

ellay
dementia said:
I could be wrong but I'm not sure the rank increases happen in space. Only when you claim bounties, cartographics, trade etc at a station/outpost.

Does it really matter though? Personally I couldn't care less what rank I was.
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My main goals are to increase my rankings so I'd like to see it. You do rank up in space as well BTW, cos I noticed I moved up to competant at a nav beacon.
 

Cunabula

Cunabula
I'd like some form of notification but I think it should happen when docked, when you load the station screen - A message from the Pilots Federation welcoming you to the new rank. However it's done it would be a good addition. I'm not chasing ranks but I'd like it to be 'a thing' rather than something you notice on opening the right panel and just seeing that at some point since you last opened the panel you'd advanced.
 
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