Suggestion for new HUD element

[heyron618]

My idea is extremely simplistic, so much so that I wonder why nobody has ever thought of it before. Whether you're new to this game, an amateur, veteran, or professional level player; have you ever forgotten what team you were on (even for just for a split second in the heat of the moment)?

This is an issue that I feel EVERYONE has experienced at one time or another (whether or not they can admit it) due to constant team switches during pubs, scrims, and even matches.

And so my suggestion is: have a simple on-screen indicator that tells you what team you are on AT ALL TIMES. Maybe putting a red or blue line under your respective player icons could work. A bold 'T' or 'CT' text indicator would do justice as well. Just make this a cvar and see what happens, because I really can't imagine how people could complain about this (OMG no fair, you only killed me because u knew what team you were on from that stupid cvar, your not pro!!). If you believe this feature would be a crutch that ruins competitive play,...LOL

I KNOW you can see what team your on via the scoreboard or radar, but for people who don't constantly check this or are in the middle of a firefight, having a brain fart can be detrimental to the whole outcome of a round. Please throw aside the ego and at least consider this idea, I know it's a bit ridiculous but it could actually be useful from time to time.

[satzeN]

I think this is not needed in anyways, but indeed, it happens sometimes.

oh right, remember that the Player count indicator next to the round-time shows in which team you are. If the icons on the left are blue then you're ct if red then t :p

[criticals]

I don't see how this could hurt. It would have minimal impact on the HUD.

[eveo]

My idea is extremely simplistic, so much so that I wonder why nobody has ever thought of it before. Whether you're new to this game, an amateur, veteran, or professional level player; have you ever forgotten what team you were on (even for just for a split second in the heat of the moment)?

This is an issue that I feel EVERYONE has experienced at one time or another (whether or not they can admit it) due to constant team switches during pubs, scrims, and even matches.

And so my suggestion is: have a simple on-screen indicator that tells you what team you are on AT ALL TIMES. Maybe putting a red or blue line under your respective player icons could work. A bold 'T' or 'CT' text indicator would do justice as well. Just make this a cvar and see what happens, because I really can't imagine how people could complain about this (OMG no fair, you only killed me because u knew what team you were on from that stupid cvar, your not pro!!). If you believe this feature would be a crutch that ruins competitive play,...LOL

I KNOW you can see what team your on via the scoreboard or radar, but for people who don't constantly check this or are in the middle of a firefight, having a brain fart can be detrimental to the whole outcome of a round. Please throw aside the ego and at least consider this idea, I know it's a bit ridiculous but it could actually be useful from time to time.

100% support, sometimes you just blank out :P

Would be a nice option in the CSPROMOD tab.

[perfypoo]

Not a bad idea at all, but in all honesty...you would have to be partially retarded if you dont remember what team you are on lol. you are reminded every round because of your spawn point, positions that you play, or strats that are being executed. for instance, if you buy a kit, i pray to god you know that kit symbol means you are a CT. just my two cents :D!

[Winsane]

.you would have to be partially retarded if you dont remember what team you are on lol. you are reminded every round because of your spawn point, positions that you play, or strats that are being executed.

Thats what i thought at first too, but then when you think about it, when guarding the bomb you use the exact positions as T as you would as CT! Im not sure about my opinion on this one, but if you could choose to have it on or off in the settings i cant see why not.

[fingerling123]

It happens to anyone, sometimes you get confused about the player models a 'simple' t or ct indictor won't do anything trust me.