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[Nonsequitur]

This is more oriented towards PUG games but is also useful for those on TS and can't use a microphone.

The idea is to have keys F1 through F8 be setup to send user defined text messages. The text messages would allow variables such as:

%TD = Locked target designation - A, B, etc...
%TT = Locked target type - Atlas, Centurion, etc...
%TL = Locked target grid location - E2, F4, etc...
%L = Player's grid location

So if a text message is defined as:
"Engaging %TD designation %TT at %L"

Would appear as such in-game:
"Engaging Centurion designation B at F4"

"Need help at %L!!"

Would show as:
"Need help at D5!!"

Additional ideas:
- To prevent spamming messages, a limit to messages per X seconds could be set.
- Allow user selected key modifiers (shift and alt) for the F keys.
- Allow users to set a text on/off key so we can choose to keep chat window on or auto-off.

If anyone has anything else to add, please do so!

Edited by Nonsequitur, 16 January 2013 - 12:26 AM.

[DLS]

City of Heros had a similar thing in place. Very robust with the macros that could be created. Although I would much prefer the 'lobby' chat system get an overhaul first ;/

[MasterBLB]

Just WOW.
At the beginning of each match if I play my pure LRM boat I type somesuch like "Hi,close support pure LRM boat.Please be ready to aid me in case of troubles.Thank you and good luck",I'd love if I can press one button instead.
Also,in match it'd be so convienient to call for help using your message ""Need help at %L!!" by just hitting another,one button.

One of the best ideas I've seen here so far.

But I'd not restrict these messages just to F1-F8,let it be a normal,assignable value in options menu:
Message1 - <keybindings>
...............
...............
Message12 - <keybindings> (we have 12 function keys so why restrict ourselves to 8 messages? )