Interactive compass in MP/SP map or breifing

[ThudThunder]

Hello,

 

This is mainly an idea from MP as SP campaign already provides the pilot with headings to navigate by.  

 

Idea:  A simple compass rose would be added that, when clicked, you would be able to drag a line to a point and the heading to fly to that point would appear.

 

Why:  I often find myself guessing a rough heading when navigating and then adjusting it as I observe landmarks during the flight.  In reality, with a paper map, it would be easier to simply overlay a clear compass onto the map and make a more accurate guess at your heading.  Having an interactive compass would make it quicker and more efficient to plan your flight before taking off.

 

I am not a software developer, but this seems like a relatively unobtrusive add on to the game.

 

What are your thoughts?

[TG-55Panthercules]

It's not in the game, but I think the map/tool thingy Nobby made will do this sort of thing - been quite a while since I messed with it (haven't been flying BoS lately due to persistent graphical issues), but IIRC it was pretty easy to lay out your course legs on his map/app and read off your headings, etc. much like you describe above.  If Nobby could do it I assume the devs probably could as well, if they wanted to.

[ThudThunder]

That is good to hear it would be doable.  It would certainly make MP missions more realistic and effective.