First screenshots of Naval War: Arctic Circle user interface & gameplay

unmerged(255172) · Apr 1, 2011

We've worked hard coming up with a modern and effective user interface for the game, allowing the player to easily handle the interaction complexities as well as the information overload.

We're very proud to share with you the first screenshot of actual gameplay in our new UI.

Naval War: Arctic Circle User Interface reduced size image

Naval War: Arctic Circle User Interface full size image

What do you guys think?

unmerged(294635) · Apr 1, 2011

Is it bad that I think this looks like it'd be more fun than most games out there today?

I vote that this interface becomes an easter egg in the full game

SA_Avenger · Apr 1, 2011

I think it's a big improvement compared to the former one, however I'd suggest you change the * to ! that would imho be much more userfriendly

SlyEcho · Apr 1, 2011

Not sure about the green color...

Anyway, it reminds me of Dwarf Fortress so it's bound to be good.

Regina · Apr 1, 2011

Are you sure about the green color?
Can´t you use red against black, just to make it more challenging?

unmerged(255210) · Apr 1, 2011

Jan was playing the NATO faction. As Russia, it will be red.

On harder difficulties, though, it will alternate between dark grey on black and light grey on white.

unmerged(255210) · Apr 1, 2011

PS: There is a bug in the gameplay detectable in the screenshot. Can anyone find it?

unmerged(255172) · Apr 1, 2011

If you play the game on an unreadable colour scheme, you unlock the "Eagle eye" achievement. If you manage to play for 24 hours on a sick colour scheme, you'll unlock the "70s baby" achievement.

Seigman · Apr 1, 2011

SA_Avenger said:
I think it's a big improvement compared to the former one, however I'd suggest you change the * to ! that would imho be much more userfriendly

Glad you like it - we've been working hard on this one! And we'll think about changing the * to !, but perhaps @ would be better?

SAS · Apr 1, 2011

Admiralissimo said:
PS: There is a bug in the gameplay detectable in the screenshot. Can anyone find it?

You got me there. After reading for a few minutes the bright green fried my eyes.

EDIT: It it the fact it detected two ships (DCV, DCX) at the same location?

unmerged(255172) · Apr 1, 2011

SAS said:
EDIT: It it the fact it detected two ships (DCV, DCX) at the same location?

No. It's two missiles, and they are very close to each other.

SAS · Apr 1, 2011

It says "DBK designate FOE" later it says DBK engage DBK. Whats that mean?

unmerged(255172) · Apr 1, 2011

SAS said:
It says "DBK designate FOE" later it says DBK engage DBK. Whats that mean?

That's the error. It should be BOY (or some other friendly unit) engage DBK.

Congrats!

SAS · Apr 1, 2011

Huzzah! I get a smiley face

unmerged(255172) · Apr 1, 2011

It will have to do. I misplaced the gold star.

Evilfisher · Apr 1, 2011

trololololo!

unmerged(141369) · Apr 1, 2011

Needs more moths.

Qismat · Apr 1, 2011

My CRT monitor has a Black&White / Black&Green button switch, but I'm sure those with less-than-bleeding-edge-technology screens will definitely appreciate the reduced eye-strain coming from the decision to use the green text.

P.S.: Since you're clearly using the Green-Red-Yellow palette instead of the more common Cyan-Magenta-White, have you considered using Yellow for background for optimal readability?

RedRalphWiggum · Apr 1, 2011

Still better than CivV.

unmerged(255172) · Apr 1, 2011

The colour scheme was thoroughly tested on a group of over-caffeinated hungover game developers. They all agreed this was the worst, so it's here to stay.

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