[0.95] Improving the build queue

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I really like the new UI what shows what buildings do compared to the present state of the city.  It also shows what the buildings do that are listed in the city details.  The problem is, if it's in the queue, but you haven't finished it yet, there is nothing that tells you what it does.  You could put up the same UI box that is in the build menu as the tooltip for the build queue.

Speaking of the build menu, perhaps it could be streamlined now that the build and train queues are the same.  Get rid of the Train button and just use the Build button.  The menu that pops up could have tabs on the side (like the spellbook does now) for buildings and units.

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Reply #1 from Elemental Forums Top

Get rid of the Train button and just use the Build button.  The menu that pops up could have tabs on the side (like the spellbook does now) for buildings and units.
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Tabs are a good idea, though a little redundant since the build menu isn't up all the time and would just put one extra click on getting into the "train units" section.

but what is the point of replacing the text on the train button with "Build"?
("Im sorry, Imma go build one piece of militia in my shed, be back later?" (meant as a joke, so don't take that too personally).)
Not trying to be mean, just can't figure out why :S

I do like the new UI too though!

Sincerely
~ Kongdej

Reply #2 from Elemental Forums Top

From a gaming perspective building units is not unheard of.  

 

Looks like you still would have to tab over between units and buildings so it's kind of a wash how I see it. 

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