Visible name tags during game play

><JohnGalt>< · 02-23-2005, 02:07 AM

I was thinking. Is there away to turn off the name tags during game play? I feel it takes away from the realism of the game. Being able to see an enemy’s name tag with out being able to see the enemy is not really realistic. Doing this would make long sniping harder, force people to verify targets and make good camping; I mean hiding, spots even better. Any opinions on this…???

i think this should be disabled server wide(see post below)

**Vulcan** · 02-23-2005, 02:17 AM

funny i was thinking about that but your putting yourself at a disadvantage, could this be done server wide?

I know there is a command for it. Have to dig it up.

><JohnGalt>< · 02-23-2005, 02:20 AM

Everyone would have to do it. There must be server command. There is a tag option somewher in the option menu.

**Wyzcrak** · 02-23-2005, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ><JohnGalt><

There must be server command.

There is a server command. We can likely enable it if sufficient opposition is not raised.

Anarchist Weasel · 02-23-2005, 03:12 AM

I'm for disabling tags!

Except for tracking down rushers? But I guess it balances out with the new page_admin feature.

-AW

**asch** · 02-23-2005, 08:01 AM

I think that disabling tags would slow the game down and force more teamwork & stealth..... I'm all for it!

**Dog** · 02-23-2005, 08:04 AM

I'm going to need a better monitor...

Anybody color blind out there?

**section-8** · 02-23-2005, 08:57 AM

Anyway to disable it for the opposing team but still being able to see your own team?

(edit: wow...my grammar is the horribles)

**Pokerface** · 02-23-2005, 09:12 AM

Being a nub, I'm against this. Tags are too darn useful in not shooting teammates (not that it helps me ALL the time... :-/).

I've yet to have a situation where I could see a tag but not the player.

**Vulcan** · 02-23-2005, 09:31 AM

/hints to pokerface, radar and communication :P

The only thing i see holding this back is the fact that the servers are not ready for it. With so many pubbies running around it's more likely to hurt us than help us at this point.

Could this be done for the tournament though?

**Pokerface** · 02-23-2005, 09:57 AM

If I'm looking at my radar, I'm not looking at the threat in the middle of my screen.
If I'm taking the time to ask for locations, everyone else has to take the time to answer.

In both instances, critical time is lost, and a simple tag could've averted it.

Tags do no harm. My very very very minor complaint with them is that I wish they defaulted to a smaller font.

Usarion · 02-23-2005, 10:13 AM

I am all for it being disabled. It would bring some more realism to the game, and cause players to exercise more caution. This was the same situation in DC. A player would have a excellent hiding spot 2 clicks away, and all one had to do is was drag your crosshairs over the horizon, and VIOLA, nametag.

**Tempus** · 02-23-2005, 10:18 AM

Disable it for enemies only please.

**Wyzcrak** · 02-23-2005, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by section-8

Anyway to disable it for the opposing team but still being able to see your own team?

Yes, this is an option.

**Vulcan** · 02-23-2005, 11:09 AM

woot disabling for enemies only would be great.

pokerface, communicating and locating team members should be fluid. That's what devising a plan is all about. Knowing where your teammates are and where your enemies are. When a plan goes bad, communication is what you should rely on, yeah it takes focus to actually speak but this is realistic. I think you'll notice less sneaky shots from a tiny little view spot as well, which in turn means you will have more time to get out of the way and communicate to your teammates.

02-23-2005, 02:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
><JohnGalt>< Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 433	Visible name tags during game play I was thinking. Is there away to turn off the name tags during game play? I feel it takes away from the realism of the game. Being able to see an enemy’s name tag with out being able to see the enemy is not really realistic. Doing this would make long sniping harder, force people to verify targets and make good camping; I mean hiding, spots even better. Any opinions on this…??? i think this should be disabled server wide(see post below) __________________

02-23-2005, 02:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Vulcan Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montreal Age: 30 Posts: 7,548	Re: Visible name tags during game play funny i was thinking about that but your putting yourself at a disadvantage, could this be done server wide? I know there is a command for it. Have to dig it up.

02-23-2005, 02:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
><JohnGalt>< Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 433	Re: Visible name tags during game play Everyone would have to do it. There must be server command. There is a tag option somewher in the option menu. __________________

02-23-2005, 03:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
Anarchist Weasel Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 24 Posts: 84	Re: Visible name tags during game play I'm for disabling tags! Except for tracking down rushers? But I guess it balances out with the new page_admin feature. -AW

02-23-2005, 08:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
asch Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Mill, SC Age: 33 Posts: 9,940	Re: Visible name tags during game play I think that disabling tags would slow the game down and force more teamwork & stealth..... I'm all for it!

02-23-2005, 08:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dog Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 253	Re: Visible name tags during game play I'm going to need a better monitor... Anybody color blind out there? __________________

02-23-2005, 08:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
section-8 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okinawa Age: 25 Posts: 1,309	Re: Visible name tags during game play Anyway to disable it for the opposing team but still being able to see your own team? (edit: wow...my grammar is the horribles)

02-23-2005, 09:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
Pokerface Join Date: May 2003 Location: MD, USA Age: 30 Posts: 5,768	Re: Visible name tags during game play Being a nub, I'm against this. Tags are too darn useful in not shooting teammates (not that it helps me ALL the time... :-/). I've yet to have a situation where I could see a tag but not the player. __________________ NS Game Officer. TF2 Admin. BF2 Admin / Scripter. PM with issues. Tempus: Pokerface is nailing it right on the head. Everyone who is arguing against him is simply arguing against reality. <anmuzi> it is not permitted to have privacy or anonymity <LazyEye> yeah when I play on TG the server digs though my trash Arm yourself with knowledge: TG NS TF2 BF2

02-23-2005, 09:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
Vulcan Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montreal Age: 30 Posts: 7,548	Re: Visible name tags during game play /hints to pokerface, radar and communication :P The only thing i see holding this back is the fact that the servers are not ready for it. With so many pubbies running around it's more likely to hurt us than help us at this point. Could this be done for the tournament though?

02-23-2005, 09:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
Pokerface Join Date: May 2003 Location: MD, USA Age: 30 Posts: 5,768	Re: Visible name tags during game play If I'm looking at my radar, I'm not looking at the threat in the middle of my screen. If I'm taking the time to ask for locations, everyone else has to take the time to answer. In both instances, critical time is lost, and a simple tag could've averted it. Tags do no harm. My very very very minor complaint with them is that I wish they defaulted to a smaller font. __________________ NS Game Officer. TF2 Admin. BF2 Admin / Scripter. PM with issues. Tempus: Pokerface is nailing it right on the head. Everyone who is arguing against him is simply arguing against reality. <anmuzi> it is not permitted to have privacy or anonymity <LazyEye> yeah when I play on TG the server digs though my trash Arm yourself with knowledge: TG NS TF2 BF2

02-23-2005, 10:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
Usarion Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Age: 36 Posts: 752	Re: Visible name tags during game play I am all for it being disabled. It would bring some more realism to the game, and cause players to exercise more caution. This was the same situation in DC. A player would have a excellent hiding spot 2 clicks away, and all one had to do is was drag your crosshairs over the horizon, and VIOLA, nametag. __________________ A good man stands up for himself. A great man stands up for others.

02-23-2005, 10:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
Tempus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Miami, FL Age: 38 Posts: 8,234	Re: Visible name tags during game play Disable it for enemies only please.

02-23-2005, 11:09 AM	#15 (permalink)
Vulcan Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montreal Age: 30 Posts: 7,548	Re: Visible name tags during game play woot disabling for enemies only would be great. pokerface, communicating and locating team members should be fluid. That's what devising a plan is all about. Knowing where your teammates are and where your enemies are. When a plan goes bad, communication is what you should rely on, yeah it takes focus to actually speak but this is realistic. I think you'll notice less sneaky shots from a tiny little view spot as well, which in turn means you will have more time to get out of the way and communicate to your teammates.

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