Anticept Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 Problem: People bump you. Solution: A simple icon, maybe an hourglass, that shows to everyone else when you're working on a timed task so they know NOT TO BUMP INTO YOU. Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/9538-a-busy-icon/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
orelbon Posted February 25, 2017 Posted February 25, 2017 This seems like it would cause the same problem you're trying to solve, lol. Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/9538-a-busy-icon/#findComment-80063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadeykins Posted February 25, 2017 Posted February 25, 2017 Problem: People bump you. Solution: A simple icon, maybe an hourglass, that shows to everyone else when you're working on a timed task so they know NOT TO BUMP INTO YOU. And what if I'm trying to break out of my cuffs? There's too many snowflake calls on this for things you genuinely don't want people to see you're doing. Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/9538-a-busy-icon/#findComment-80066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox McCloud Posted February 25, 2017 Posted February 25, 2017 Progress bars are hidden specifically to prevent people from intentionally knowing to interrupt (ie: stealth handcuffing/unbuckling/etc). As pointed out by a few here--this is, unfortunately, likely to lead to more harm than good. Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/9538-a-busy-icon/#findComment-80067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted February 28, 2017 Author Posted February 28, 2017 Alright, good points, so a new approach then: performing an action prevents you from being shoved (anchoring). If you REALLY need to get past someone who is in the middle of something, disarm to interrupt, trigger a momentary cool down before that person can continue working. The other person gets a message "They are working, go around or shove through them!" Certain actions like breaking cuffs won't anchor. Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/9538-a-busy-icon/#findComment-80363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdtalon Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 I really don't think it's an issue. A minor annoyance maybe but just something that has to be dealt with, usually in the form of moving away from busier areas. Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/9538-a-busy-icon/#findComment-80378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlattestGuitar Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 We could just make some stuff give you a small spinning hourglass icon tied to the proc that creates the bars. Of course, not all actions need to make that appear - escaping out of handcuffs, pickpocketing and others could not show the icon. Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/9538-a-busy-icon/#findComment-80388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadols Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 We could just make some stuff give you a small spinning hourglass icon tied to the proc that creates the bars. Of course, not all actions need to make that appear - escaping out of handcuffs, pickpocketing and others could not show the icon. Yeah, it's goin to be a great "neat" feature. (if added) Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/9538-a-busy-icon/#findComment-80398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadeykins Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 The issue with this is there are a lot of context specific actions where you don't want people to know what you're doing. Currently, if I'm doing something and someone runs in, they have no clue what I'm doing until I finish that current action. (Say welding, or wrenching a wall). This change would make people immediately aware you're performing an action. The only thing I could honestly see this would be good for is the timer on applying splints or using a welder/cable coil on yourself. Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/9538-a-busy-icon/#findComment-80399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadols Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 The issue with this is there are a lot of context specific actions where you don't want people to know what you're doing. Currently, if I'm doing something and someone runs in, they have no clue what I'm doing until I finish that current action. (Say welding, or wrenching a wall). This change would make people immediately aware you're performing an action. The only thing I could honestly see this would be good for is the timer on applying splints or using a welder/cable coil on yourself. Not all actions are going to show (Uncuffing/Cuffing,Unbuckling... etc..) , And if you wear a mask (with no ID) no actions are goin to show! Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/9538-a-busy-icon/#findComment-80404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovaniph Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 I'm sure, realistically speaking, someone is going to see you welding a wall down or applying a splint. Those are actions we may not be able to visually see in game, but in reality we don't commit action just standing still when eating food or performing surgery. We have to move our arms and legs to do stuff. I do like the idea, just not for everything like removing handcuffs, etc. Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/9538-a-busy-icon/#findComment-80437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted March 1, 2017 Author Posted March 1, 2017 I really don't think it's an issue. A minor annoyance maybe but just something that has to be dealt with, usually in the form of moving away from busier areas. It's actually quite an annoying thing, and sometimes an important issue because we're busy trying to seal walls up as engineers, and people walk right into us. It happens regularly. I'd prefer my later idea of anchoring and preventing people from walking through unless they force it. Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/9538-a-busy-icon/#findComment-80439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonSacawv Posted March 3, 2017 Posted March 3, 2017 What if it worked on examine within a certain range depending on the object or something. Stealthier actions would require you to be closer to see what they're doing, and more overt actions could be seen on examine from farther. Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/9538-a-busy-icon/#findComment-80537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doukan Posted March 3, 2017 Posted March 3, 2017 It'd be alright as something that shows up when examined but an icon will just be i-bump-u-lol magnet. Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/9538-a-busy-icon/#findComment-80540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted March 3, 2017 Author Posted March 3, 2017 Followed by an "lol I beat the shit out of you" magnet. Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/9538-a-busy-icon/#findComment-80541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacemanspark Posted March 3, 2017 Posted March 3, 2017 And then a "bwoink" magnet Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/9538-a-busy-icon/#findComment-80543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted March 5, 2017 Author Posted March 5, 2017 Boxing gloves. Can beat them senseless but it's non lethal, so no rule break. Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/9538-a-busy-icon/#findComment-80641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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