INDEX (Post Release): Graphics and Graphical User Interface (GUI)
elminster
Member, Developer Posts: 16,315
Note This list is incomplete. I've only currently looking at doing all posts started November 2012 or later, so if your post was started before that point I've excluded it for now. In addition I'm only on page 9 at the moment (started at 18) and I'm moving towards page one. So hopefully I should be able to get all the recent threads listed this way eventually.
In theory there may be some overlap between this and the externalisation request list.
Due to a limit in the number of characters allowed in any post I've had to split the list up. If you are interested in the three other posts you can find part one of Gameplay here, part two which includes both Gameplay and Sound here, as well as the list for User Help and Other Suggestions here.
@dib Add list of spells being stored in your current spell sequencer here
@EnterHaerDalis Show Dwarven Defender greyed out on screen for non-dwarfs and have it state monks can only be human http://forum.baldursgate.com/discussion/16513/regarding-the-new-kits
@Melicamp Change the inventory font to be the same as what is used by the font used to show a players gold here
@Dilidor Gamma and Brightness adjustment options here
@00zim00 Highlighting a different colour when using tab key in the case of owned/guarded chests here
@Messi Make it easier to spot Simulacrum and summons easier on GUI here
@mjs Have a black pits wall of fame here
@Loremaster Monsters killed counter in game here
@qwert_44643 Provide wait feature along with military time here
@Tresset Option to know how you died through the console here
@nptitim Show damage calculations as an option in game here
@iKrivetko Streamlining the main menu here
@Xavioria Fighter Multiclasses/ weapon slots here
@Pinkrose Timer showing total time played here
@Adul Separate UI Scaling and Movie Scaling Settings here
@Headbomb Wands should show charges while they are in your inventory here
@Edwin Provide ease of use fighting styles in GUI here
@codencrazy Trade window for multiplayer here
@trinit Change GUI so that thief icons are more accessible here
@geminibruni Change game menu here
@Darkcloud Positive stat bonuses shown in green/blue here
@Mithrilshadow Button on Character creation that lets you switch between class and kit descriptions. here
@RomulanPaladin An XP bar here
@Lemernis skins for new GUI? here
@Bytebrain IPAD - Swipe button row of icons to show tool tips.
here
@Inriam Turn on/off option for smart radius here
@HaHaCharade Make Icons on GUI gold instead of blue here
@Hor89 More graphical customisation options here
@LuciusDei Changed/Improved UI for BG2EE here
@elsmallo Party roles tactical screen here
@Mungri better support for multiple monitors here
@mirk Allow using arrow keys when selecting portraits here
@mirk Allow zooming on the map here
@Murphy Allow 'Select All' to be changed here
@Lowki Use numpad in dialogue screen here
@HexHammer Find Familiar on map/indicator here
@Rawi Sort saves by time. here
@SpaceInvader Restore Cleric/Mage spell book look here
@tashar Better updates per second/frame rate changing interface here
@DemonNeclord Button to turn off AI for individual party members here
@Perusoe Restore guard ability button. here
@Petter Option to load from start-up screen here
@emfleck Expand scrolling with middle mouse button to any list the mouse is overtop here
@Jean_Fable Group stealth button here
@Goddard Add button to easily pick up all items from the ground with one click here
@HexHammer Option to choose class first then choose race. here
@Among124 Add in a play time counter here
@Illustair Have an ego page (similar to an achievement section) here
@Dee have a quick load button available on a players death here
@Kirkor Button to lock camera on NPC here
@DinoDin Show total gold when looking through item drops/enemy corpses and also allow monks fists to be selectable as a weapon here
@typo_tilly Button to force characters to walk at speed of slowest character here
@HaHaCharade Add a confirmation message before exporting over a character here
@Xavioria Replace turn undead icon with thieving icon here
@HaHaCharade Center information screen here
@RedGuard Can we have Half-Orc inventory paperdoll restored? here
@Melicamp Change helmet/shield cover. here
@LadyRhian Allow for stacking of necklaces and rings here
@Kirkor Make Minsc's hair the same colour as his skin here
@Mykra Show dagger paperdolls for throwing darts/daggers in BGEE here
@Sylvus_Moonbow I'd like to see the name of an item when an NPC takes/hands it from/to the party. here
@Barfbread Change bullet pictures to have greater diversity here
@ankheg Give Robe of Vecna a hood here
@Silence More avatar graphical options, like choosing what it looks like. here
@Echthelion Keep major colours on shields here
@Spite Allow for change to secondary colours here
@Sese79 Give druids and mages hoods here
@Headbomb Change Cadderly's appearance back to what it is in the books here
@PinkRose Brighter equipment selection or different colour usage here
@Kirkor Let multi-classes choose their sprite look here
@Freche More colours to choose from and option to die armour. here
@tommy Reduce the number of shown attacks here
@Royce1987 BG1 avatars should be implemented here
@Samus Update Weapon Descriptions here
@elminster Being able (in menu) to change the "Tab" key. here
@upi00r Better support for additional mouse buttons here
@AADA7A Option to change buttons so you can use something other than WSAD for scrolling here
@Cindarr Allow rebinding of keys here
@rikskebab Use "M" Key to exit map here
@YoricksRequiem Different pause key bindings for multiplayer here
@reedmilfam Just show medium sized pictures not the S and L ones here
@HexHammer Better portrait browsing here
@reedmilfam Character Portrait and Character colour circle suggestions here
@Whysper On portrait have NPC's shown using abilities like find traps, similar to how they are shown to be attacking now. here
@csuzw Better custom portraits here
@deserk More Jason Manley portraits here
@Edwin More class related portraits here
@Arsene_Lupin and @IkonNavros Have a locked/persistant zoom feature here
@bigdogchris Have a zoom lock feature here
@HaHaCharade Zoom lock feature here
@Columbius Option to change resolution (to 1024x600) here
@Darkcloud Option to change resolution here
@Goddard Possible concern about game needing optimisation for larger tv play here
@SkuD Allow for 2560x1600 resolution and changes to Map resolution here
@bigdogchris Show fatigue and morale on character sheet here
@Chippy More colours available here
@Zante Better environment effects (moving grass, less static screens, etc) here
@bigdogchris Add THAC0 and Min/Max Damage Window for Off-hand weapon table/graphic here
@Kirkor Enlarge the roof of the Iron Thrones building here
@typo_tilly Female hand in death scene here
@Aedan Do not change BG2 Intro movie here
@Messi Keep the BG2 movies in BG2EE (or give interface option to choose between videos) here
@ankheg Road is cut on map (Wyrm's crossing) here
@Chow Merge the two Northeast maps of Baldur's Gate here
@MyNameIsRob Icewind Dale spell effects and monsters here
@geselle Improved colour selection here
@kirkor Group colour option for party circles here
@ankheg Shake screen for explosions here
@RagingCeltik Put in Vertical Sync here
@Crystark Windowless border mode here
@ankheg improved water here
@HexHammer Tab key doesn't work on revealing North doors here
@BalSagoth Add on screen "Help" key here
@boxleitner ENG voice acting with non-ENG language text & dialog here
@scruples Add/Improve Nearest Neighbour Mag Filter here
@Hoo Show range of AoE effects/spells here
@ankheg Enemies should look more stone like when turned to stone here
@upi00r Show in store inventory which scrolls/spells are memorised here
In theory there may be some overlap between this and the externalisation request list.
Due to a limit in the number of characters allowed in any post I've had to split the list up. If you are interested in the three other posts you can find part one of Gameplay here, part two which includes both Gameplay and Sound here, as well as the list for User Help and Other Suggestions here.
Graphics
GUI changes
@dib Add list of spells being stored in your current spell sequencer here
@EnterHaerDalis Show Dwarven Defender greyed out on screen for non-dwarfs and have it state monks can only be human http://forum.baldursgate.com/discussion/16513/regarding-the-new-kits
@Melicamp Change the inventory font to be the same as what is used by the font used to show a players gold here
@Dilidor Gamma and Brightness adjustment options here
@00zim00 Highlighting a different colour when using tab key in the case of owned/guarded chests here
@Messi Make it easier to spot Simulacrum and summons easier on GUI here
@mjs Have a black pits wall of fame here
@Loremaster Monsters killed counter in game here
@qwert_44643 Provide wait feature along with military time here
@Tresset Option to know how you died through the console here
@nptitim Show damage calculations as an option in game here
@iKrivetko Streamlining the main menu here
@Xavioria Fighter Multiclasses/ weapon slots here
@Pinkrose Timer showing total time played here
@Adul Separate UI Scaling and Movie Scaling Settings here
@Headbomb Wands should show charges while they are in your inventory here
@Edwin Provide ease of use fighting styles in GUI here
@codencrazy Trade window for multiplayer here
@trinit Change GUI so that thief icons are more accessible here
@geminibruni Change game menu here
@Darkcloud Positive stat bonuses shown in green/blue here
@Mithrilshadow Button on Character creation that lets you switch between class and kit descriptions. here
@RomulanPaladin An XP bar here
@Lemernis skins for new GUI? here
@Bytebrain IPAD - Swipe button row of icons to show tool tips.
here
@Inriam Turn on/off option for smart radius here
@HaHaCharade Make Icons on GUI gold instead of blue here
@Hor89 More graphical customisation options here
@LuciusDei Changed/Improved UI for BG2EE here
@elsmallo Party roles tactical screen here
@Mungri better support for multiple monitors here
@mirk Allow using arrow keys when selecting portraits here
@mirk Allow zooming on the map here
@Murphy Allow 'Select All' to be changed here
@Lowki Use numpad in dialogue screen here
@HexHammer Find Familiar on map/indicator here
@Rawi Sort saves by time. here
@SpaceInvader Restore Cleric/Mage spell book look here
@tashar Better updates per second/frame rate changing interface here
@DemonNeclord Button to turn off AI for individual party members here
@Perusoe Restore guard ability button. here
@Petter Option to load from start-up screen here
@emfleck Expand scrolling with middle mouse button to any list the mouse is overtop here
@Jean_Fable Group stealth button here
@Goddard Add button to easily pick up all items from the ground with one click here
@HexHammer Option to choose class first then choose race. here
@Among124 Add in a play time counter here
@Illustair Have an ego page (similar to an achievement section) here
@Dee have a quick load button available on a players death here
@Kirkor Button to lock camera on NPC here
@DinoDin Show total gold when looking through item drops/enemy corpses and also allow monks fists to be selectable as a weapon here
@typo_tilly Button to force characters to walk at speed of slowest character here
@HaHaCharade Add a confirmation message before exporting over a character here
@Xavioria Replace turn undead icon with thieving icon here
@HaHaCharade Center information screen here
Paperdoll or Item Related
@RedGuard Can we have Half-Orc inventory paperdoll restored? here
@Melicamp Change helmet/shield cover. here
@LadyRhian Allow for stacking of necklaces and rings here
@Kirkor Make Minsc's hair the same colour as his skin here
@Mykra Show dagger paperdolls for throwing darts/daggers in BGEE here
@Sylvus_Moonbow I'd like to see the name of an item when an NPC takes/hands it from/to the party. here
@Barfbread Change bullet pictures to have greater diversity here
@ankheg Give Robe of Vecna a hood here
@Silence More avatar graphical options, like choosing what it looks like. here
@Echthelion Keep major colours on shields here
@Spite Allow for change to secondary colours here
@Sese79 Give druids and mages hoods here
@Headbomb Change Cadderly's appearance back to what it is in the books here
@PinkRose Brighter equipment selection or different colour usage here
@Kirkor Let multi-classes choose their sprite look here
@Freche More colours to choose from and option to die armour. here
@tommy Reduce the number of shown attacks here
@Royce1987 BG1 avatars should be implemented here
@Samus Update Weapon Descriptions here
Key or Mouse Bindings
@elminster Being able (in menu) to change the "Tab" key. here
@upi00r Better support for additional mouse buttons here
@AADA7A Option to change buttons so you can use something other than WSAD for scrolling here
@Cindarr Allow rebinding of keys here
@rikskebab Use "M" Key to exit map here
@YoricksRequiem Different pause key bindings for multiplayer here
Portrait-Related Improvements
@reedmilfam Just show medium sized pictures not the S and L ones here
@HexHammer Better portrait browsing here
@reedmilfam Character Portrait and Character colour circle suggestions here
@Whysper On portrait have NPC's shown using abilities like find traps, similar to how they are shown to be attacking now. here
@csuzw Better custom portraits here
@deserk More Jason Manley portraits here
@Edwin More class related portraits here
Persistent Zoom
@Arsene_Lupin and @IkonNavros Have a locked/persistant zoom feature here
@bigdogchris Have a zoom lock feature here
@HaHaCharade Zoom lock feature here
Resolution
@Columbius Option to change resolution (to 1024x600) here
@Darkcloud Option to change resolution here
@Goddard Possible concern about game needing optimisation for larger tv play here
@SkuD Allow for 2560x1600 resolution and changes to Map resolution here
Other
@bigdogchris Show fatigue and morale on character sheet here
@Chippy More colours available here
@Zante Better environment effects (moving grass, less static screens, etc) here
@bigdogchris Add THAC0 and Min/Max Damage Window for Off-hand weapon table/graphic here
@Kirkor Enlarge the roof of the Iron Thrones building here
@typo_tilly Female hand in death scene here
@Aedan Do not change BG2 Intro movie here
@Messi Keep the BG2 movies in BG2EE (or give interface option to choose between videos) here
@ankheg Road is cut on map (Wyrm's crossing) here
@Chow Merge the two Northeast maps of Baldur's Gate here
@MyNameIsRob Icewind Dale spell effects and monsters here
@geselle Improved colour selection here
@kirkor Group colour option for party circles here
@ankheg Shake screen for explosions here
@RagingCeltik Put in Vertical Sync here
@Crystark Windowless border mode here
@ankheg improved water here
@HexHammer Tab key doesn't work on revealing North doors here
@BalSagoth Add on screen "Help" key here
@boxleitner ENG voice acting with non-ENG language text & dialog here
@scruples Add/Improve Nearest Neighbour Mag Filter here
@Hoo Show range of AoE effects/spells here
@ankheg Enemies should look more stone like when turned to stone here
@upi00r Show in store inventory which scrolls/spells are memorised here
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Comments
How many feature requests has been already implement ?
Zero ? One ? :-(
Roll counter for character creation, black lily accepting stolen goods, reduce rasaad's items value, etc. Honestly they have been at least giving it a cursory glance as I've seen things implemented after having been suggested (including my own suggestion on Black Lily and stolen goods).
( except roll counter for character creation )
= Android support for the game.
http://forum.baldursgate.com/discussion/18/request-post-release-support-on-android-platforms#latest
-Language support/translations
Things addressed but maybe only half way?
- Improved pathfinding
Things that have been implemented from what I can see (I've only scanned through some of the titles to find these).
- Blackguard kit (http://forum.baldursgate.com/discussion/1947/kit-request-blackguard)
- This one is sort of iffy. The request made in July, 2012, when the announcement of the class
in the game was on July 26th. Could just be a coincidence.
- BG1 weapon proficiency bonuses
- increased number of item stacking. specially for arrows, bolts and bullets. Bag of holding. http://forum.baldursgate.com/discussion/2333/bag-of-holding-more
- Making it more obvious that a character is still casting (they added the spell/attacking indicator on the portraits)
- Class specific items, BG2 spell scrolls of course, but also another Robe of Evil Archmagi and the elven chainmail (more of a bard and fighter/mage item than anything).
- Major locations (inns and things) automatically marked on map
Things like bags in BG are just expected, otherwise BGT would finish being superior to BG:EE.
Well, as no project besides BG/BG2 EE are being expected for beamdog, i'm just giving hope that when BG2 EE is launched (and the bug fix stage reach an end) the devs come to give some more attention to requests from the forum (and maybe even taking their chances by creating mods, after all whomever better to mod than the person with access to the source code).
Additionally, a lot of the time, it's much, much easier for modders to create new content, because there's no money or approvals involved. Every piece of content that goes into BG2EE has to go through a fairly rigorous approval process, and can be fairly expensive to put together--even smaller additions. If we wanted to add a very small quest, say, first we'd have to get it approved internally, then by several external sources, then it goes into production, goes through multiple hands, gets implemented, tested, playtested, edited and finalised.
As a modder, I can safely say... it's much easier as a modder to make new content.
The devs should look into some of this stuff
ESPECIALLY Subraces. I'm sure everyone and their mother wants to be a drow here.
We do look at all feature requests, though. Whether an idea gets implemented or not usually depends on how feasible it is, how likely it is to break existing mechanics or cause new bugs, and whether or not it offers something worthwhile from a development/modding perspective.
Level 1
Find Familiar | Reflected Image | Spook
Level 2
Deafness | Glitterdust | Power Word Sleep | Ray of Enfeeblement
Level 3
Detect Illusion | Hold Undead | Invisibility 10' Radius | Melf's Minute Meteors | Minor Spell Deflection | Protection from Cold | Protection from Fire | Remove Magic | Spell Thrust
Level 4
Contagion | Enchanted Weapon | Farsight | Fire Shield (Blue) | Fire Shield (Red) | Minor Sequencer | Secret Word | Spider Spawn | Stoneskin | Teleport Field | Wizard Eye
Level 5
Breach | Conjure Lesser Air Elemental | Conjure Lesser Earth Elemental | Conjure Lesser Fire Elemental | Lower Resistance | Minor Spell Turning | Oracle | Phantom Blade | Protection from Acid | Protection from Electricity | Protection from Normal Weapons | Spell Immunity | Spell Shield | Sunfire
For the spells which aren't available, I would be keen to hear thoughts on whether people would like a mod which adds them to selected stores.
Bestiary in the Journal
http://forum.baldursgate.com/discussion/1027/bestiary-in-the-journal/p1
Gnoll Stronghold
http://forum.baldursgate.com/discussion/888/gnoll-stronghold/p1