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Custom UI
 

Hey guys

So I have disapeared recently, been sort of enclosed in my room fiddling and learning how to use the Blizzard Custom UI and I have sort of come up with an alpha/beta version of what I would like to actually use and send out for casters and streams etc

The idea is to be able to present as much information as possible without attempting to clutter the screen, this is such that a newer person on the stream isnt overwhelmed but there is enough informaiton that a person watching the stream would be able to rewatch the VOD and attain enough info to be able to dissect their build without the replay (to a certain point)

So here is the finalised version for this UI. So aside from feedback, I would also like to know what info YOU think should be available during a cast, either permanently or being able to pull up at anytime.

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Really good man - I especially like the info regarding worker count and and Mineral/Gas income. When I'm watching games being casted I always want to keep tabs on who's ahead and having that info there without having to rely on the caster pulling up a specific tab will really help viewers get engaged in the game.
You've also definitely achieved the minimalistic UI you were aiming for, there's very little clutter on the screen and it all looks really clean

Keep up the great work dude!

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This is sweet
Would love to have a try!

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Is there a way to make the APM tab show a moving graph rather than just the current number, since I feel that might make it more useful. Looks awesome though.

I do think it would be nicer if the player sections could fit horizontally rather than vertically, so it doesn't intrude so far up the screen, but idk if it could fit...

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I am fiddling with new designs for the name area, as for the APM I have thought about doing this exact same thing, however I am unsure about this (will have to email blizzard again) similar to how we have the amp tug of war bar that we can pop up but under each player.

So far I can do everything GameHeart can do (aside from add anything directly to the map)

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This looks awesome! I especially like the floating text, and the displacement of player details is a nice touch! If there's anything I'd suggest is only to maybe make the minimap a tiny bit smaller, but even that's nitpicking. I'd love to see this in action though!

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looks strangely familiar....but a good UI still!

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would it be possible to provide an external link to an image of the UI? both my school laptop and personal computer have an issue on loading photos that have been posted using the format you have

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https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...0Docs/test.png

Thar you go!

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Very nice indeed. You have found your own way to make this style of UI very unique! I wold definitely love to use this when I cast. I just need my own advertisements and state of mind that this changes your observer and replay UI only I'm a little clueless when It comes to this stuff and blundered my way through making several overlays

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I havent done that as it is easy enough for people themselves to add in over the top, however I will be making areas for all that as well

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thanks man! I have been wanting a UI like this since I saw dreamhack and I could just throw an overlay together on split and still make it look awesome!! you are a legend among men

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Is that minimap standard size? Looks huge to me

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Think it might look a bit better if the players names with supply count were next to each other, than being side to side.

And also, im wondering where abilities (blinks, storm etc) would be on the UI?

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Looks really good mate! Thanks for putting all the hard work to get it to where it is now. I'm sure all the local tournaments will appreciate using it.

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Hey look that's me.

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I like to also look at the army size (resource cost wise) and resources lost

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I feel like the resources needs to be moved into a corner and the minimap needs to be reduced in size.

Would it be possible to set the production tab from the left side and put the resources etc in the top right corner?
Good start, but still needs some work imo

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So I have had many comments about reducing the mini map size, its not that much bigger than the standard but I will most likely shrink it a bit. Are most people happy with the standard mini map size? Will have a fiddle anyway.

The resources I can put it at the top but then it puts heaps of stuff everywhere which is oil when your playing but in all honesty doesn't look nice. With having the extra info to display I'm trying different methods to present it. But I find its easier to place with the name.

Aequitas I can do that however I will have a look at whether that's better left as info left off screen until needed or a permanent fixture. Ofc that means making it fit with the next design.

As an end note, and is something i have noticed with some feedback people meerly comment that it should be back in its original position. I'm just trying different things so ideas are welcome just not put it back :P BUT again it does give me some indication of how much it works

Thanks for the feedback guys!

And yes spook its you :P

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I haven't done this yet but they will be included eventually

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If you find a way to show the upgrades on the resource bar let me know. It's the only interface aspect of GameHeart we have not been able to replicate.

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That was the next thing I was gonna work on. I know it can be done I just need to find a wayto keep it there permanently not just when the upgrades tab is up

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looks sweet!
could you do a backdrop over the information i find it hard to read having no background over the digits.
might just be me though?

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Yea i have done a redesign already, with backgrounds behind all of the numbers, it has been a common thing people have mentioned so thought I would get to it right away