Re: [Rails-devel] Questions regarding Map Code

[brett l. <bre...@gm...>]

On Tue, Dec 31, 2013 at 8:45 AM, Martin Brumm
<dr....@t-...>wrote:

> Hi Brett, Stefan & Erik, Michael. Frederick
>
> i would like to share with you the following recommendations from a
> face2face game regarding the display of information on the map:
>
>  - Off-Board hexes should display the value for different phases
> permanently and not only on Mouse Over.
>
>
This should only be done if there's a way to present it clearly. One
problem I have with many 18xx games, is that the map boards list all
values, but they don't provide the other bit of crucial information: when
those values activate.



>  - Map Hexes with gelogical features (rivers, mountains, etc) should
> have a depiction of the feature also on the map not only the cost. (Some
> minors might bring special powers)...
>
>
This could be implemented a few different ways. Look at JLayeredPane or
JDesktopPane and see if it makes sense to draw layered images that include
an additional terrain graphic.


> So my question would be: is there a layer already to paint that
> information ? Or any other method to have that info on a hex (besides
> the Label ).
>


I suspect there's some refactoring that will be needed.



> Regarding the information on the Status overview:
>
> Reorder the companies in the status overview based on the actual
> operation order (in case of 1880) with inactive companies on the bottom
> of the display.
>
> Anyone can help me there ? :)
>
> Regards,
> Martin
>


---Brett.