The Drunken Lizard Pub

I've attached a sample of how I'd make Book III's HUD. (sorry BW for what I've done to your screenies).
There is a trick I didn't include: above the minimap there should be three buttons to alternate between the minimap, the actions (all the buttons above the message box) and the stats (HP, MP, Encumbrance, Experience, Hunger, Thirst and Effects).
What do you think?

I remember someone made a topic for a conceptual HUD. It didn't look too bad and it fit everything in smaller space, though some people might not want it to be squashed so much.

I don't think there should be any major changes to the HUD design for book III. It doesn't look too bad, and it doesn't take up enough room to annoy people. Maybe changed for the next game, but not book III. Another option, if BW wants, he can design another HUD which players could activate using a command in the in-game console, or just leave it if they like it the way it is.

As far as I know the minimap is always situated in the upper right corner, and most often overlaying the map. And it's not combined with player stats, involves too much clicking see?

Mod. wrote:I remember someone made a topic for a conceptual HUD. It didn't look too bad and it fit everything in smaller space, though some people might not want it to be squashed so much.

Was it this thread that you were thinking of? I remember thinking that it was a pretty interesting layout.

xolotl wrote:

Mod. wrote:I remember someone made a topic for a conceptual HUD. It didn't look too bad and it fit everything in smaller space, though some people might not want it to be squashed so much.

Was it this thread that you were thinking of? I remember thinking that it was a pretty interesting layout.

FWIW, I didn't care for that particular screen layout idea, though I appreciated the attempt to come up with something different as the launching point for a discussion on this issue...

I vote for keeping the Book 2 HUD in Book 3.

BW's already changed the HUD once, and I find it rather confusing when I play Book 1 and then play Book 2. I would suggest leaving the HUD alone for Book 3, and then experimenting with a new HUD in the next series.

No new interface for Book III, except for the possibility of allowing for widescreen LCDs- but that will not change the fundamental layout of the screen.

I will lock this thread and let it sink. Your suggestion is very much appreciated, King_ov_Death, but there will not be a major revision of the interface.