User:AceMcCloud/Main view - Revision history

AceMcCloud at 15:19, 29 June 2023

2023-06-29T15:19:30Z

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	* Cursor		* Cursor

	'''Switch special note''': ~~Unlike other games~~, where interactions are centered on the character~~, in Factorio,~~ interactions are defined by the cursor, which is moved by the right joystick. The cursor behaves exactly like a mouse cursor in that its position does not change, even when moving between screens/views ~~- which can be awkward~~. It is possible, for example, to move items from one location to another by moving only the cursor.		'''Switch/controller special note''': When a player is on a Switch console, or playing with a game controller, there are two distinct cursor modes - '''free cursor''' and auto cursor. With auto cursor, there is no visible cursor, and the game behaves more like a typical console game, where interactions with the environment are centered on the character and the objects that are nearby. Free cursor mode is more like playing with a mouse and interactions are defined by the cursor, which is moved by the right joystick. The cursor behaves exactly like a mouse cursor in that its screen position does not change, even when moving between screens/views. It is possible, for example, to move items from one location to another by moving only the cursor. On the Switch, using the console touch screen in free cursor mode, the cursor will move directly to the touched location.

	This view may also include:		This view may also include:
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	* Item information box - if the cursor is on an object, a summary box will be displayed below the mini-map		* Item information box - if the cursor is on an object, a summary box will be displayed below the mini-map

	== Cursor Range ==		== Cursor and Range ==
	The distance between the cursor and the character affects the player's ability to perform certain actions. Some actions have a shorter range (chopping down a tree) and some have a longer range (moving an item into or out of the character inventory). When the cursor is on an object within the view, it will be marked with a frame (size and shape varies). See below.		The distance between the cursor and the character affects the player's ability to perform certain actions. Some actions have a shorter range (chopping down a tree) and some have a longer range (moving an item into or out of the character inventory). When the cursor is on an object within the view, it will be marked with a frame (size and shape varies). See below.

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	* If an item is part of an assembly chain, objects that are connected to it or that it connects to will be marked with a white frame, and red arrows will show the flow direction.		* If an item is part of an assembly chain, objects that are connected to it or that it connects to will be marked with a white frame, and red arrows will show the flow direction.

	In the sample image from the game, the [[Chemical plant]] is marked with a yellow frame, ~~being~~ close enough to act on, and the [[Small electric pole]] is marked in blue. Note that the chemical plant does not have an electrical connection because the small electric pole is not connected to a power source.		In the sample image from the game, the [[Chemical plant]] is marked with a yellow frame, since the cursor is on it and it is close enough to act on, and the [[Small electric pole]] is marked in blue. Note that the chemical plant does not have an electrical connection because the small electric pole is not connected to a power source.


	TODO: play with characterless mode, which can be set in the map editor.		TODO: play with characterless mode, which can be set in the map editor.

AceMcCloud at 17:40, 7 June 2023

2023-06-07T17:40:30Z

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	* If an item is part of or connected to the power grid, objects that are electrically connected to it will be marked with a blue frame		* If an item is part of or connected to the power grid, objects that are electrically connected to it will be marked with a blue frame
	* If an item is part of an assembly chain, objects that are connected to it or that it connects to will be marked with a white frame, and red arrows will show the flow direction.		* If an item is part of an assembly chain, objects that are connected to it or that it connects to will be marked with a white frame, and red arrows will show the flow direction.

			In the sample image from the game, the [[Chemical plant]] is marked with a yellow frame, being close enough to act on, and the [[Small electric pole]] is marked in blue. Note that the chemical plant does not have an electrical connection because the small electric pole is not connected to a power source.


	TODO: play with characterless mode, which can be set in the map editor.		TODO: play with characterless mode, which can be set in the map editor.

AceMcCloud at 15:44, 7 June 2023

2023-06-07T15:44:20Z

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			[[File:MainViewSwitch01.jpg\|thumb\|Main view (Switch)]]
	The main/default view includes the following elements:		The main/default view includes the following elements:

	* Research progress bar (upper right corner)		* Research progress bar (upper right corner)
	* ~~Neighborhood~~ map (upper right, below research process bar)		* Mini-map (upper right, below research process bar)
	* Character armor and weapon status (lower left)		* Character armor and weapon status (lower left)
	* Character (centered)		* Character (centered)
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	* Cursor		* Cursor

	'''Switch special note''': Unlike other games, where interactions are centered on the character, in Factorio, interactions are defined by the cursor, which is moved by the right joystick. ~~Actions have~~ a ~~range~~, ~~with respect to the character~~. It is possible, for example, to move items from one location to another by moving only the cursor.		'''Switch special note''': Unlike other games, where interactions are centered on the character, in Factorio, interactions are defined by the cursor, which is moved by the right joystick. The cursor behaves exactly like a mouse cursor in that its position does not change, even when moving between screens/views - which can be awkward. It is possible, for example, to move items from one location to another by moving only the cursor.

	This view may also include:		This view may also include:
	* Crafting queue for the player (bottom, just to the right of the armor and weapon status)		* Crafting queue for the player (bottom, just to the right of the armor and weapon status)
	* Shortcut hints (Switch) - a partial list of commands that are valid in the current circumstance (bottom, just above armor and weapon status)		* Shortcut hints (Switch) - a partial list of commands that are valid in the current circumstance (bottom, just above armor and weapon status)
			* Item information box - if the cursor is on an object, a summary box will be displayed below the mini-map

	== Cursor Range ==		== Cursor Range ==
	Some actions have a shorter range (chopping down a tree) and some have a longer range (moving an item into or out of the character inventory). When the cursor is on an object within the view, it will be marked with a frame (size and shape varies). If the cursor is on an object '''not''' within range, it will be marked with a red frame. If the item is within range, it will be marked with a yellow or white frame.		The distance between the cursor and the character affects the player's ability to perform certain actions. Some actions have a shorter range (chopping down a tree) and some have a longer range (moving an item into or out of the character inventory). When the cursor is on an object within the view, it will be marked with a frame (size and shape varies). See below.

			== Frame markings ==
			* If the cursor is on an object '''not''' within range, it will be marked with a red frame
			* If the item is within range, it will be marked with a yellow frame
			* If an item is part of or connected to the power grid, objects that are electrically connected to it will be marked with a blue frame
			* If an item is part of an assembly chain, objects that are connected to it or that it connects to will be marked with a white frame, and red arrows will show the flow direction.


	TODO: play with characterless mode, which can be set in the map editor.		TODO: play with characterless mode, which can be set in the map editor.

AceMcCloud at 15:09, 6 June 2023

2023-06-06T15:09:39Z

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	== Cursor Range ==		== Cursor Range ==
	Some actions have a shorter range (chopping down a tree) and some have a longer range (moving an item into or out of the character inventory). When the cursor is on an object within the view, it will be marked with a frame (size and shape varies). If the cursor is on an object '''not''' within range, it will be marked with a red frame. If the item is within range~~, but has a warning condition (no power)~~, it will be marked with a yellow ~~frame. If it is in range and does not have a warning condition, it will be marked with a~~ white frame.		Some actions have a shorter range (chopping down a tree) and some have a longer range (moving an item into or out of the character inventory). When the cursor is on an object within the view, it will be marked with a frame (size and shape varies). If the cursor is on an object '''not''' within range, it will be marked with a red frame. If the item is within range, it will be marked with a yellow or white frame.


	TODO: play with characterless mode, which can be set in the map editor.		TODO: play with characterless mode, which can be set in the map editor.

AceMcCloud at 16:18, 5 June 2023

2023-06-05T16:18:41Z

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	~~On the Nintendo Switch, the~~ default view includes the following elements:		The main/default view includes the following elements:

	* Research progress bar (upper right corner)		* Research progress bar (upper right corner)
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	* Character armor and weapon status (lower left)		* Character armor and weapon status (lower left)
	* Character (centered)		* Character (centered)
	* Action cursor (normally a cross-hair style, moved by the right joystick)
	* Whatever items are within the game field of view		* Whatever items are within the game field of view
			* Cursor

			'''Switch special note''': Unlike other games, where interactions are centered on the character, in Factorio, interactions are defined by the cursor, which is moved by the right joystick. Actions have a range, with respect to the character. It is possible, for example, to move items from one location to another by moving only the cursor.

	This view may also include:		This view may also include:
	* Crafting queue for the player (bottom, just to the right of the armor and weapon status)		* Crafting queue for the player (bottom, just to the right of the armor and weapon status)
	* Shortcut hints - a partial list of commands that are valid in the current circumstance (bottom, just above armor and weapon status)		* Shortcut hints (Switch) - a partial list of commands that are valid in the current circumstance (bottom, just above armor and weapon status)

			== Cursor Range ==
			Some actions have a shorter range (chopping down a tree) and some have a longer range (moving an item into or out of the character inventory). When the cursor is on an object within the view, it will be marked with a frame (size and shape varies). If the cursor is on an object '''not''' within range, it will be marked with a red frame. If the item is within range, but has a warning condition (no power), it will be marked with a yellow frame. If it is in range and does not have a warning condition, it will be marked with a white frame.


	~~Question~~: ~~On the Switch~~, can ~~god mode~~ be ~~turned on, or are Switch screenshots always going to have~~ the ~~character visible?~~		TODO: play with characterless mode, which can be set in the map editor.

AceMcCloud: AceMcCloud moved page User:AceMcCloud/Switch default view to User:AceMcCloud/Main view: Views are mostly the same between Steam and Switch

2023-06-05T14:57:27Z

AceMcCloud moved page User:AceMcCloud/Switch default view to User:AceMcCloud/Main view: Views are mostly the same between Steam and Switch

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AceMcCloud: AceMcCloud moved page User:AceMcCloud/SwitchDefaultView to User:AceMcCloud/Switch default view: Normalize per naming standards

2023-06-02T17:58:59Z

AceMcCloud moved page User:AceMcCloud/SwitchDefaultView to User:AceMcCloud/Switch default view: Normalize per naming standards

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AceMcCloud at 17:58, 2 June 2023

2023-06-02T17:58:24Z

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	* Action cursor (normally a cross-hair style, moved by the right joystick)		* Action cursor (normally a cross-hair style, moved by the right joystick)
	* Whatever items are within the game field of view		* Whatever items are within the game field of view

			This view may also include:
			* Crafting queue for the player (bottom, just to the right of the armor and weapon status)
			* Shortcut hints - a partial list of commands that are valid in the current circumstance (bottom, just above armor and weapon status)



	Question: On the Switch, can god mode be turned on, or are Switch screenshots always going to have the character visible?		Question: On the Switch, can god mode be turned on, or are Switch screenshots always going to have the character visible?

AceMcCloud: Created page with "On the Nintendo Switch, the default view includes the following elements: * Research progress bar (upper right corner) * Neighborhood map (upper right, below research process bar) * Character armor and weapon status (lower left) * Character (centered) * Action cursor (normally a cross-hair style, moved by the right joystick) * Whatever items are within the game field of view Question: On the Switch, can god mode be turned on, or are Switch screenshots always going to h..."

2023-06-01T21:59:59Z

Created page with "On the Nintendo Switch, the default view includes the following elements: * Research progress bar (upper right corner) * Neighborhood map (upper right, below research process bar) * Character armor and weapon status (lower left) * Character (centered) * Action cursor (normally a cross-hair style, moved by the right joystick) * Whatever items are within the game field of view Question: On the Switch, can god mode be turned on, or are Switch screenshots always going to h..."

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On the Nintendo Switch, the default view includes the following elements:

* Research progress bar (upper right corner)
* Neighborhood map (upper right, below research process bar)
* Character armor and weapon status (lower left)
* Character (centered)
* Action cursor (normally a cross-hair style, moved by the right joystick)
* Whatever items are within the game field of view

Question: On the Switch, can god mode be turned on, or are Switch screenshots always going to have the character visible?