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by Mario N. Bonassin · in Game Design and Creative Issues · 08/27/2005 (8:49 pm) · 6 replies

What do you think of this for a hud design for a racing game. The gray spot in the middle will be a radar.

www.731studios.com/stuff/background.jpg
The B and C are boosters and chutes and the W's are weapon ammo. I'm thinking maybe making up little icons for them instead of letters.

any criticism?
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Torque Owner Don Cravey
#1
08/28/2005 (6:27 am)
You're right. Icons would be better.

Other than that, looks good.

Torque Owner Mario N. Bonassin
#2
08/29/2005 (2:06 pm)
Since this is to be a racing game, what would be better:

a numerical representation of the various elements speed=200 armor=400 etc

or

a graphical representation of the various elements speed= 4 bars armor=image of vehicle colored red if damaged.

It seems like alot of games use the graphical way of showing stats. But what do you all think?

Associate Joseph Euan
#3
08/29/2005 (2:21 pm)
I think it would be cool if it's slightly transparent.

Numerical... I like seeing the speed i'm doing... and on the armor, just have it go in to red once it's below 20 or something.

Torque Owner Mario N. Bonassin
#4
08/29/2005 (4:28 pm)
Actually it all is transparent. its only grey because the background is black at the moment.

Do you think the radar may be a bit small? :/

Torque Owner Denis Linardic
#5
08/30/2005 (6:30 am)
Also I like those flashing lights (especially when i forget to lower my handbrake) hehehe...so that my add something to overall look ;)

Torque Owner Clint S. Brewer
#6
09/02/2005 (3:26 pm)
Looks good mario. I think numerical is great for speed and armor. you can have some nice warning beeping/ flashing when the armor is low, maybe a pleasant voice saying the warning over and over again. The radar wouldn't be too small for me.