[SC2] All The Interface Suggestions

[Smurfling-21574]

How about to add 4x4 archon mode? I really don’t understand why there’s no such function. It’s like Blizzard are afraid of having 16 players in game simultaneously.

[LurikFalurik-2203]

Let me add something. For instance, Blizzard implemented inside the game some kind of navigation system, which allows you to press hotkey to go in desirable place. Like when you press “F10” and if you want to quit game, you press “n” because it appears in the word “Surrender”, O - for options, Q - for Quit Replay, S - for Score menu and so on. My preposition is to enhance this system to make it work even in other different places, like “Main Menu” - there I have discovered only 2 buttons (despite F10) that brings you to the “Friend list” by pressing “O” and press “G” to go to “Groups Menu”. Please, add buttons so person could quickly go to options (as inside the match), to go to Campaign menu, Co-op, Versus and so on. It would be nice. Thanks.

[Cybernetix-2694]

Yeah thx added this to my post

[Trias-2243]

@Cybernetix-2694

5. Match-up choice before the game starts - Of course, you may create Custom game with the proper name like “TvP practice” or “ZvZ practice”, but this is not an option since there are a lot of inadequate people would come and, without a “Ready” button it’s impossible to discuss details before starting the match.
   This brings us to the idea that players must be able to pick even the opponent’s race in Unranked despite the inevitability of increasing the time search.

It has already been suggested, though not in the right way, and not in the right place. I think this gameplay/interface suggestion would be good :

• but only for unranked, as if would be unfair to allow some players to rank right next to others while playing only one or two match-ups ; and we don’t want to have too much players disabling mirrors or playing only favored match-ups.
• under the form of a veto (X race will be selected less frequently).

The positive consequences of this would be a minute reduction of smurfing (by 5-10% at best), and a better training utility for unranked as one player could choose to train specifically one match-up for a time. I’m thinking in advocating for this at the next community feedback.

@Cybernetix-2694

3. Ally left the game - I am able to control the base of my ally, but I don’t see his limit. In observer menu (IIRC) it’s possible to see all players’ supplies and whatsoever, why don’t you add this ability inside the game to make the orientation in-game easier in case if your ally left the game?

4. Custom unit skins - I think that it’s necessary to have a button to disable them (in the options menu, for example).

Those are minor points, but could indeed be helpful for some.

@Cybernetix-2694

1. Custom game 1vs1 - since any player joins, the game starts IMMEDIATELY. What is that supposed to mean? In any other RTS, there is something like a “Ready” button, which you must press to confirm that you are ready to play. And moreover, I don’t understand why observers can’t join this custom game.
   For example, let’s imagine the situation that I don’t have any friends available, but I want to observe someone is playing or I and my friend (one plays, other watches) create the game, unknown opponents come, and there is no time to simply talk with him. Please fix this and add the “Ready” button.

I’d rather suggest to have an auto-launch ON/OFF toggle, to avoid slowing down those who want to get into the game as fast as possible, or other AFK issues.

@Cybernetix-2694

Hotkeys navigation - (…). I propose to enhance this system, so you may use hotkeys even in the main menu. So, you will be able to quickly switch between “Campaign”, “Co-op”, “Versus” and so on.

But you can. F2 is campaign, F4 is 1v1, F7 are replays, if my memory doesn’t wrongs me.

Anyway, nice topic It’s not everyday we get public utility threads, and structured ones even less.

[Cybernetix-2694]

@Trias-2243

It has already been suggested

If you mean that user “Apxn” said that, then you should have noticed that I have written another post right under his one about changing my first message.
Unless you meant in global, like “it has been suggested” multiple times throughout the whole existence of this sc2 forum (anyway, all those attempts didn’t work out).

@Trias-2243

but only for unranked, as if would be unfair to allow some players to rank right next to others while playing only one or two match-ups

I didn’t propose to unlock this feature for Ranked, as I said, it must be for Unranked only.

@Trias-2243

and we don’t want to have too many players disabling mirrors or playing only favored match-ups

Not quite sure I understand. Can’t say for others, but I literally hate mirrors, and if there would be a lot of players who picked up Unranked with specific match-up, just to make sure they won’t get mirror matches (that means, the total amount of players will be reduced by this number) doesn’t mean that it will break the system. At last, SC2 is not THAT dead.

@Trias-2243

But you can. F2 is Campaign, F4 is 1v1, F7 are replays, if my memory doesn’t wrongs me.

Ah, thanks, really I forgot about that. Either way, even if you press F10 in the main menu, you can’t go to “Options” by pressing “o”, but it works inside the match (that is strange). If you open your profile, IIRC you can’t navigate there with hotkeys too.
By “enhancing” I meant like mostly everything in the interface, not only “Campaign\Co-op\etc” switching.

[Trias-2243]

@Cybernetix-2694

Not quite sure I understand. Can’t say for others, but I literally hate mirrors, and if there would be a lot of players who picked up Unranked with specific match-up, just to make sure they won’t get mirror matches (that means, the total amount of players will be reduced by this number) doesn’t mean that it will break the system. At last, SC2 is not THAT dead.

It depends on the level of play, starting around masters the queue times do increase quite significantly. Still, limiting that to unranked would also limit the amount of people using that feature, so I think it’s worth a try.

As for my previous sentences, I meant it has been asked in the past on the forum, though not specifically for unranked, which is the important point.

@Cybernetix-2694

Ah, thanks, really I forgot about that. Either way, even if you press F10 in the main menu, you can’t go to “Options” by pressing “o”, but it works inside the match (that is strange). If you open your profile, IIRC you can’t navigate there with hotkeys too.
By “enhancing” I meant like mostly everything in the interface, not only “Campaign\Co-op\etc” switching.

Sure, why not.

[KrisxBell-1535]

This has been bothering thousands of players for YEARS to a point where it’s rarely mentioned anymore. Patch after Patch you guys fix so many things but why can’t you LOWER the sound?

Please!!! I have over 10k games played and still annoyed by this

[Cybernetix-2694]

@Trias-2243

It depends on the level of play, starting around masters the queue times do increase quite significantly. Still, limiting that to unranked would also limit the amount of people using that feature, so I think it’s worth a try.

The thing is that if I wasn’t clear enough in my first message (like, lost some details), I’d ask you to formulate this fifth section more understandable and more appropriate. So I could clearly copypaste your message and change my post (or even quote, as I did with KrisxBell and his issue).
That would be nice.

[Trias-2243]

But of course :

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My suggestion is to allow unranked users to veto some match-ups (vs Z, vs T, vs P), just as we currently can veto some maps. This would :

• Decrease smurfing from users who freelose said match-ups.
• Allow for unranked to be used for specific match-up training.
• Still preserve the place for those going through the effort of playing all their match-ups, as only them would be allowed to be officially ranked.

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[Cybernetix-2694]

Much appreciated for your explanation, added to my post.

[LeBarCode-2109]

wondering if there’s any possible way to constantly disable chat inside game 'cause lotta dumbs write nasty things there thx

[ifurr-2253]

why i cannot talk with gamers in loading screen fix plz

[Cybernetix-2694]

Added to my post, thx

[CTpayC-21216]

Actually I want to add that custom skins are so annoying - it literally gets harder to identify and focus enemy units especially when deathball goes.

[Cybernetix-2694]

Agreed but still, I never was in such situation before, but let it be, because there are no custom skins on tournaments

[dHoogy-21294]

Agree with all options. Also it’ll be cool to have an option like “Share replay” in the game. So there will be no need to invite friends to watch replay with you. They will be able to do it when they want.

[Disturbia-21921]

I wonder why it’s impossible to attach screenshots in chat using battle.net utility? I need to spend extra time to upload the image on whatever hosting of pictures and then attach the link. This is so annoying, could you fix that and make it as simple as in Discord? Thanks

[Cybernetix-2694]

Thanks for reply but not sure I understand what exactly you meant?
You can share replay by going directly to the folder and send it to your friend. The only thing, that both of you must have any messenger with ability to drop files like Discord or something.

[dHoogy-21294]

Sure you can. But you have to go to the replays folder, copy it to some cloud, then send it. I was talking about an in-game option, that allows you to make direct link. Sure, it will work as cloud, but with minimum moves

[Cybernetix-2694]

This is much more complicated system than just providing a link to someone’s profile or map in custom game. I’m sure you know what is happening in Blizzard-Activision offices, there are simply no money because they all are flowing directly to the Kotick’s pocket. It’s a huge system that must work nearly 24/7 and you need a lot of staff of programmers to create this. That’s the point, so you better use Discord or other messenger so you don’t need to upload replay in cloud and just drag’n’drop it to your friend.
(Oh yes, check Disturbia’s post, that would make it easier).

@Disturbia-21921

I wonder why it’s impossible to attach screenshots in chat using battle.net utility? I need to spend extra time to upload the image on whatever hosting of pictures and then attach the link. This is so annoying, could you fix that and make it as simple as in Discord? Thanks