poovy 16 Posted January 3, 2014 Hey Guys, dont know if this is the right place, but today i died, I know .. nothing special .. but after my 12h-trip with my buddies I just saw a black screen saying "you are dead" .. it takes several seconds to realize that you just lost EVERYTHING .. nothings left of your great adventure – that's why I had this idea of a summary/statistics of your trip. this way your story is not ripped apart, its closed and you have something to remember ;) . Dont know if you guys can imagine my idea correctly, so I decided to simulate it with a graphic.http://www.abload.de/img/dayzinteractivemap_72s1ca0.jpg I kind of like the idea, that you can save (steam)-screenshots within your summary You can see on the map where the screenshots were taken. Also it would be cool to show several events on the interactive map, like playtime of this last character, kills etc. There are several ideas in my graphic of infos that could be shown in the summary, dont know if everything makes sense. Would be nice if anybody could comment my idea, if you like it or not. Who knows, perhaps someday, the great dean hall himself could read this and hopefully like it :) ! Bye,Poovy 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingfury4 65 Posted January 3, 2014 That's a really great idea, I'd love to see this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonicrainbrony 136 Posted January 3, 2014 Well... It'd be mostly a zig-zaggy line all across the map, or a line that goes from spawn to NWA and back to Balota or Cherno... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZedsDeadBaby 2287 Posted January 3, 2014 Better version of the same idea (no offense). Heat map instead of a "trail": http://i.imgur.com/AFZXjZ3.jpg 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poovy 16 Posted January 3, 2014 Well... It'd be mostly a zig-zaggy line all across the map, or a line that goes from spawn to NWA and back to Balota or Cherno...It should be the players choice to keep the summary or delete it. I tried to show my actual trip in the graphic, with events etc. Sometimes there is more than just the 5 minutes trip to balota, where you get your butt kicked eheh. ^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt_Slaughter 49 Posted January 3, 2014 Great idea. Love it, altho id be happy with just some stats rather than a pretty map showing my trail as i imagine thatd take to much work on the devs part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poovy 16 Posted January 3, 2014 Better version of the same idea (no offense). Heat map instead of a "trail": http://i.imgur.com/AFZXjZ3.jpgcool, didnt knew that.. this looks like its in development? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZedsDeadBaby 2287 Posted January 3, 2014 cool, didnt knew that.. this looks like its in development? Nah, it's from this reddit thread, which I probably should have posted in the first place. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blurhitz 244 Posted January 3, 2014 That'd be awesome. Even better if you could share your history in your steam feed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 3, 2014 You are a genius, ROcket needs to see this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poovy 16 Posted January 3, 2014 Nah, it's from this reddit thread, which I probably should have posted in the first place.thank you, must admit, this is far better executed than mine, but I dont exactly get whats the advantage of heatmap over the trail? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King of kong 1117 Posted January 3, 2014 As long as no Player Killl Stats are included I'm happy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatcomm1 234 Posted January 3, 2014 Yes please, a lot of of people want something like this. Nice rendition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrecklessMEDIC 129 Posted January 3, 2014 Better version of the same idea (no offense). Heat map instead of a "trail":http://i.imgur.com/AFZXjZ3.jpgI like the OP's version of the trail map better personally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevilDog (DayZ) 455 Posted January 3, 2014 That looks pretty awesome. Make this happen. I would be ok with just the stats as well, but enjoy the map. Can we add in how many times your guy was shot? I have been shot a few times and lived now so would be cool to see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZedsDeadBaby 2287 Posted January 3, 2014 thank you, must admit, this is far better executed than mine, but I dont exactly get whats the advantage of heatmap over the trail? I think two advantages. One being if you've been alive for more than a few days, your "trail" is basically just going to be a giant scribble, and two I think the developers have already showed that they have heatmap functionality, as I think we've seen data about PvP displayed in this way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poovy 16 Posted January 3, 2014 I like the OP's version of the trail map better personally.thanks! perhaps a heat-trail ;) ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poovy 16 Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) I think two advantages. One being if you've been alive for more than a few days, your "trail" is basically just going to be a giant scribble, and two I think the developers have already showed that they have heatmap functionality, as I think we've seen data about PvP displayed in this way.yeah, you're right.. but i think in any case the trail would be a good addition (activate/deactivate-function) to the heatmap to give exact info.I have to say, that I'm not that familiar with development progress, but I will look closer now ;).. Edited January 3, 2014 by poovy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poovy 16 Posted January 4, 2014 does anyone know if this idea was ever discussed in the development-team? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kermo50 31 Posted January 4, 2014 Yep for sure, have also been thinking about this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
serenityrick 218 Posted January 4, 2014 It's one of those things were that would be awesome to look over but it seems like keeping track of all that might cause a lot of extra stress to the server as it records every step you take. On the other hand, the server already has to do that every time you pick up an item or use an item so maybe just tucking away that information and compiling it for viewing later wouldn't really be that big of a deal? I do prefer your map over that reddit "heatmap" though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thoric 2 Posted January 4, 2014 That would be absolutely great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bakercompany86 347 Posted January 4, 2014 I support this :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poovy 16 Posted January 7, 2014 Cool, happy to see so much interest in it :)! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leto (DayZ) 72 Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) Great idea. I don't think things like every item ever picked up needs to be recorded though. Edited January 7, 2014 by Leto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
