Map-annotations in build 162
Triggerman
Graphic Artist Join Date: 2004-11-10 Member: 32724Members, WC 2013 - Supporter
Graphic Artist Join Date: 2004-11-10 Member: 32724Members, WC 2013 - Supporter
<div class="IPBDescription">YouTube tutorial on how to use</div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHRdkYy8OLg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.andrige.com/ns2/YouTube_MapAnnotationGuideThumbnail.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /></a>
<i>Click image for link to unlisted YouTube video.</i>
<b>Map annotations</b>
<ul><li>Added in patch 162.</li><li>Places floating texts in the level that can be seen by anyone playing the level provided you have internet-access by entering <i>"displayannotations true"</i> in console.</li><li>Anyone can place annotations by writing <i>"annotate <yourtexthere>"</i>.</li><li>Cleared automatically between each patch, meaning in build 163 all annotations from 162 will be removed.</li><li>Cannot delete an already placed annotation, be careful not to write more than once.</li><li><i><u>In order to see an annotation you just placed, you need to write "displayannotations true" for it to appear.</u></i></li><li>The brain behind this is Brian, so thank him and offer him some sacrifices to him for this awesome feature.</li></ul>
<b>Recommended tags before each entry:</b>
<ul><li><b>[LvlFeedb]</b> - For leveldesigners, places in the level that has glitches or missing textures for example.</li><li><b>[Marine]</b> - Marine-related gameplay suggestions only, such as Sentry placement or a good spot to stand in while defending.</li><li><b>[Alien]</b> - Alien related gameplay suggestions only, such as Hydra or Whip placements.</li><li><b>[lol]</b> - Anything funny I guess you can think of that happened while playing, however refrain from using this feature since it clutters.</li></ul>
Hope you'll give the leveldesigners some nice feedback now and annotate short and concise folks!
<i>//Triggerman</i>
<i>Click image for link to unlisted YouTube video.</i>
<b>Map annotations</b>
<ul><li>Added in patch 162.</li><li>Places floating texts in the level that can be seen by anyone playing the level provided you have internet-access by entering <i>"displayannotations true"</i> in console.</li><li>Anyone can place annotations by writing <i>"annotate <yourtexthere>"</i>.</li><li>Cleared automatically between each patch, meaning in build 163 all annotations from 162 will be removed.</li><li>Cannot delete an already placed annotation, be careful not to write more than once.</li><li><i><u>In order to see an annotation you just placed, you need to write "displayannotations true" for it to appear.</u></i></li><li>The brain behind this is Brian, so thank him and offer him some sacrifices to him for this awesome feature.</li></ul>
<b>Recommended tags before each entry:</b>
<ul><li><b>[LvlFeedb]</b> - For leveldesigners, places in the level that has glitches or missing textures for example.</li><li><b>[Marine]</b> - Marine-related gameplay suggestions only, such as Sentry placement or a good spot to stand in while defending.</li><li><b>[Alien]</b> - Alien related gameplay suggestions only, such as Hydra or Whip placements.</li><li><b>[lol]</b> - Anything funny I guess you can think of that happened while playing, however refrain from using this feature since it clutters.</li></ul>
Hope you'll give the leveldesigners some nice feedback now and annotate short and concise folks!
<i>//Triggerman</i>
Comments
It is better to use spectator mode and fly directly on top of the item or location. This way the annotation will appear to pivot around the reported item.
Necro much?
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displayannotations
in your console and you'll see every annotation players have made for that map. (or that version of the map, if I'm guessing correctly) Mapper does the same thing.
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displayannotations
in your console and you'll see every annotation players have made for that map. (or that version of the map, if I'm guessing correctly) Mapper does the same thing.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Can't fault him for using the search function :3
The annotations are transmitted to a remote server and stored when entered, as I understand it. That's why you need an internet connection to annotate.