Claw said:
Also, I presonally like the original Disc icon better. I know it's a bloody game, don't try to hide it.
Sure - but why not just remove it?
Yes, we all know it's a game. However, there's much talk of roman themes and egyptian themes - sticking a computer disk in there doesn't help.
Since IMO it adds nothing, offends some people (at least myself and denizsi), and takes up potentially useful space, why keep it?
Not a totally rhetorical question: if there's a good reason, say so.
I don't see it at present.
Elhoim:
With regard to your HP/AP symbols, there really is very little reason to make them readable. They need to look good - not be readable. The number gives the player the information he requires - that is what needs legibility. After the first few minutes of the game, no player cares about legibility of the HP/AP symbols.
All that matters is that they contribute to the overall look of the interface. If legibility helps in that regard, go for it. If it doesn't, don't.
There's no need even to use "HP" and "AP" at all - any symbol that is somewhat clear will do - you could just use those little guys, and lose the letters. The important thing is that the player gets an initial idea what the symbols represent - you can easily achieve this by using those symbols on the character creation screen (with tooltips or equivalent at that point). Once you've done this, the player knows what they mean. Clarity / legibility are non-issues in themselves - only aesthetics matters.
Feel free to use whatever symbols you want - including HP/AP (though I liked the little guys personally). Legibility simply isn't an issue in itself though. (clearly this doesn't apply to the numbers - legibility is extremely important there)
