Turn Count

[stokoss]

Another thing I would like to be added, is Turn Counting. Somewhere in the UI (it the original it was the start of each human turn, after the hidden movement).

I know is trivial, but it would be nice to know how long it takes me to clear a mission. Also, if the feature "Secure and Hold UFO for 5 turns" actually works ( I haven't been able to Hold a UFO yet...any pointers for that???), it would be helpful in a way to count down turns for your victory!

[Gorlom]

1 soldier in each compartment of the UFO, stand still with the soldiers. Make sure there are no aliens in the compartments (or in the walls)

[stokoss]

Make sure there are no aliens in the compartments (or in the walls)

That "walls" part was sooooo true!!!!

but I still want a turn counter!!!

PS. And when you say "Stand Still" you mean that even if I crouch them, the 5-turn counter gets a reset???? I think I know now why I can't seem to "secure" the UFOs!!!!

[radister]

I have to agree to a turn count.

Its a small little thing but its just little features like this I love.

[Max_Caine]

The turn count was originally in! It taken out because people complained about it. I think the complaints were in the old forum because I'm damned if I can find the reference here.

[Giovanni]

I do agree that we have to let the user know how many turns he's been controlling the ufo, but personally I won't show a general turn counter, I can't think of anywhere it could fit..

[Arturius]

The idea is good and the best place would be the splashscreen between movement (turns).

Human Turn 4

Alien Turn 5

etc.

[Gauddlike]

Yeah no harm in adding it to a turn start message.

It is essential for me that the number of turns you need to capture the objective (or defend in other mission types) is displayed.

It adds so much to the tension it really should be there.

[thothkins]

if we're getting different mission types, then this would be a great bonus. Even if it was made available to add to mods later would be a good thing.