Color blind options.

[admin]

We can provide a quick fix next patch giving the option in settings to change some UI colors to more colorblind friendly. 

 

Please propose

for which UI elements you want to have this option?

which colors you want to see instead of current ones?

[Crankey]

Thankyou for the chance to input.

 

It will be fantastic to have more confidence that the ship I am about to fire at is most certainly an enemy.

 

Avoid any colour with Red or Green as its only or main element.

 

Colours that don't usually cause problems.

 

Black, White, Blue, Yellow

 

 

Elements would be Player names and highlighted damage indicators.

 

Enemy names above ship and in the UI damage box highlighted Bold Black with lighter background for contrast.

 

Highlighted Damage UI Bold Black with lighter background for contrast.

(Leaks and rudder, pump, magazine currently red when damaged)

 

Friendly Names currently Green, change to Blue.

This also give credence to the phrase blue on blue damage, meaning friendly damage

 

(On Behalf of the Sea Lords Virtual Fleet Soundboard collective. Naval Action Enthusiasts ! )

 

For future works our members have put together some more advanced options which perhaps you would all like to review. The next reply contains future option suggestions.

[Crankey]

As part of a project the Fleet/Clan I have been sailing with have been working on some more advanced options.

 

Please take a peek and comment. We know these options will be something the Developers MAY consider in the FUTURE of the project as programmes of work have to have priorities.

 

FUTURE COLOUR AND IDENTIFICATION POSSIBILITIES

 

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w0p2tqkhwmqj1ph/AABUcJH1FN_GpJ7y2glwG6hOa?dl=0

 

Please note these were put together as possibilites hence the simplistic form of the icons etc.

 

National in this case refers to the Nation your player belongs to, not the ships historical Nationality.

 

National ship hull strake colour (For battles or open world too)

Multiple Ensigns

Different nametag styles

Ship side icons

(Differing Nation mast colour didn't have an example but is also a possibility)

 

(On Behalf of the Sea Lords Virtual Fleet Soundboard collective. Naval Action Enthusiasts ! )

 

 

 

My original post can be found here  http://forum.game-labs.net/index.php?/topic/2194-colour-blind-friendly/?hl=colour+blind

[Llewellyn Jones RN]

Its been a pleasure to help with this even if only in our discussions.

[Jack Feathersword]

Just a note.

Avoid using yellow and green together as well.

 

 

Right now i use the flags on the  ships to work out if i can shoot at them or not. 

[Crankey]

Just a note.

Avoid using yellow and green together as well.

 

 

Right now i use the flags on the  ships to work out if i can shoot at them or not. 

 

Yes aside from historical National Ensigns, we would recommend that any Red/Green usage be avoided for any UI object or text.

[Edward Vernon]

Excellent news...and it just shows how good the devs are too, to take swift action to make the game better for all without fear or favour.

[Madjohn]

Hi,

Would be great to get the colorblind mode back on the OW version of the game.

Many thanks !!