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To view buildings, use {{k|q}} to open {{k|building tasks/prefs}}. | To view buildings, use {{k|q}} to open {{k|building tasks/prefs}}. | ||
| + | :EDIT: Sorry, forgot to sign the post. ~ [[User:Midna|Midna]] 23:44, 25 October 2008 (EDT) | ||
In this specific case, you're actually {{k|q}}uerying the building for its current status and orders, and have the option of adjusting that status and orders. | In this specific case, you're actually {{k|q}}uerying the building for its current status and orders, and have the option of adjusting that status and orders. | ||
I'm a big fan of using mnemonics to teach keyboard commands in general, and while some of those choices are non-intuitive, it's helpful to others if you spend a little time figuring out a fun way to teach the command. For instance, there's a subtle difference between Loo{{k|k}}ing at everything and {{k|v}}iewing a unit which often confuses me. --[[User:RomeoFalling|RomeoFalling]] 22:52, 25 October 2008 (EDT) | I'm a big fan of using mnemonics to teach keyboard commands in general, and while some of those choices are non-intuitive, it's helpful to others if you spend a little time figuring out a fun way to teach the command. For instance, there's a subtle difference between Loo{{k|k}}ing at everything and {{k|v}}iewing a unit which often confuses me. --[[User:RomeoFalling|RomeoFalling]] 22:52, 25 October 2008 (EDT) | ||
Revision as of 03:44, 26 October 2008
I think this looks way better than the simple little [x] sort of thing. Thoughts? --JT 20:04, 31 October 2007 (EDT)
- Nice the way it's reminiscent of a keyboard key. Perhaps a 2px border instead of a 1px border would make it more prominent though? Didn't want to just edit it that way since others might like it better with the current 1px border. Anyone else agree/disagree with the switch to a 2px border? --Janus 13:13, 1 November 2007 (EDT)
- I like the 1px border, it looks good enough and is less intrusive. Excellent work JT! --Turgid Bolk 13:30, 1 November 2007 (EDT)
- I like the 2px border, it looks more like a computer key.--Draco18s 15:14, 1 November 2007 (EDT)
- I like the 1px border, it suggests what it needs to in a minimal fashion. Awesome work, by the way. --Peristarkawan 15:33, 1 November 2007 (EDT)
- I like the 1px border for the reasons that Turgid Bolk and Peristarkawan stated. --Savok 19:07, 24 March 2008 (EDT)
- I like both. Perhaps use the 2px one for most situations, but if it's part of a word (e.g. stockpile or whatever the key was, haven't played DF in about a year), then use the 1px version? Due to being less intrusive.
Usage
What about commands that don't share a letter with the key? I.e., which looks better:
To view buildings, use q building tasks/prefs.
To view buildings, use building tasks/prefs q.
Or...maybe it doesn't matter either way. What say ye? --Turgid Bolk 17:54, 3 November 2007 (EDT)
- I think the following looks best:
To view buildings, use q to open the building tasks/prefs menu.
- Or...
To view buildings, use q to open building tasks/prefs.
- EDIT: Sorry, forgot to sign the post. ~ Midna 23:44, 25 October 2008 (EDT)
In this specific case, you're actually querying the building for its current status and orders, and have the option of adjusting that status and orders.
I'm a big fan of using mnemonics to teach keyboard commands in general, and while some of those choices are non-intuitive, it's helpful to others if you spend a little time figuring out a fun way to teach the command. For instance, there's a subtle difference between Looking at everything and viewing a unit which often confuses me. --RomeoFalling 22:52, 25 October 2008 (EDT)