Suggestion - Notepad (Ship's Log?)

[GlumReaper]

The idea that keeps occurring to me as something useful is a notepad in-game. I see lots of mention of spreadsheets or taking handwritten notes, especially when trading, but wouldn't it be nice to have that in-game?

I was thinking of a new tab on the left-hand screen, with fields for text entry that would, when selected, override flight controls on the keyboard and allow you to enter text (like the comms window does). What might be even better is if this notes system were linked in with maps, so instead of (or as well as) it just being free text notes, you could tag a note on to a particular system or even station. The notes tab would then show the tagged location, with a button to open system view. Oh and I guess role-players can keep a ship's log!

Just my little thought! I'd be interested to hear what others think.

 

[Cmdr Andy B]

i have a feeling a lot of people will agree with this suggestion. i know this as its been suggested a dozen times in the last week alone.

 

[GlumReaper]

I'm glad to have agreement, but sorry to post anew if it's been done before. I had a quick scan around but didn't see anything similar straight away.

It just seems logical to me in a game so big, to have tools to keep track!

At least I didn't start a new thread for external view, something else I'd really like...

 

[Cmdr Andy B]

I'm glad to have agreement, but sorry to post anew if it's been done before. I had a quick scan around but didn't see anything similar straight away.

It just seems logical to me in a game so big, to have tools to keep track!

At least I didn't start a new thread for external view, something else I'd really like...

i think there are enough threads on external view for it to have its own dedicated forum!

 

[Aircool]

It needs this. There's only so much you can scribble down on a notebook. You certainly can't build a reliable 3D map of places visited etc on paper without some effort.

 

[Badd Mongo]

+1, would like to see this

With so many systems the ability to write and store notes on systems / stations you have previously visited and view them via tabs on the galaxy / system map would be very useful indeed.

Would be helpful of keeping track of black markets locations, trade routes, which stations have particular equipment etc or good mission hubs without having to resort to emersion breaking out of game spreadsheets or handwritten notes.