Static or dynamic mini-map

[CreativePL]

As i see in your attached screens, most of you use static mini-map. Vote and explain why you use static map?

[Mo0by]

hmmm i thought a thead like this existed...





Still, I use the staic map, I never even botherd experementing. I think I did use dynamic ages ago, but when I reinstalled the game I never really even thought about changing it again.

[Stemnin]

Yes, there was (is).

http://www.totalbf2.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117088&highlight=static+minimap

[Trevortt]

If you need a performance boost i suggest you select static.

[Jimmy42000]

Static, never bothered changing and what im used to.

[SyDuS]

never had a problem with static, been using it from day one, i would probably get confused and owned switching to dynamic now.

[Keiros]

Dynamic, 'cause I'm self-centered.

[Alex98uk]

Dynamic, 'cause I'm self-centered.

:laugh:

Yea, I never really thought about changing it. I'm used to static now.

[TheEn|gma]

Dynamic...

[[C22] yrethguad]

Dynamic. Not sure what kind of boost static could give you.

[ConscriptVirus]

i use static. whenever i use the minimap and zoom in to the bigger map (by pressing N) they stay the same, so its easier to orient urself. if its dynamic, the map flips around when u zoom in

[DesertFalcon]

Static helps out alot when telling people where an enemy is.

[CreativePL]

From the beggining I use dynamic minimap, some time ago I switched to static and I just can't get used to it, for me it's harder to orientate where you are and where you want to go

[Hawkers]

I'm too scared to change to dynamic! :cry:

[DesertFalcon]

From the beggining I use dynamic minimap, some time ago I switched to static and I just can't get used to it, for me it's harder to orientate where you are and where you want to go

how??? The dirrection of north on your HUD is constantly changing.

[CreativePL]

yeah I know that, but I had to get used to dynamic minimap, i just look at the map "which follow my view" and know where to go, on static I had to concentrate more, because I orientate on the minimap by geographcial directions(N,W,E,S). Or If I know map to perfect I know where is every three, wall etc.(in my case Gulf of Oman- bf demo:D ) so it's no matter in static. I will play today and see how it's in the battle?

[[WS] Stephensolofo]

dynamic,good to know if some enemy is round the corner.

[Chris_Redfield]

Dynamic- the most damn natural perspective of where you are, where they are and where you have to go. Its really "on the fly".

[Jhill27]

static, because i never bothered changing it...

[Skaggy]

Dynamic - Better for flying in my oppinion.

[DesertFalcon]

static, because i never bothered changing it...

I think people get confused here. Dynamic is the default I believe where the map changes while Static is where it stays the same.

[Hawkers]

i thought static was default?

[DesertFalcon]

Static is the one where north stays the same the default is when the map switches around.

[[WS] Stephensolofo]

i just dont understand why use a static?its no use if your on the island at wake and it still shows the carrier!

[Neptune]

Dynamic- the most damn natural perspective of where you are, where they are and where you have to go. Its really "on the fly".

i agree with you completely...

ill give you guys a situation, where having a rotating map is better than a static map. There is less for your brain to process, which makes you quicker to read information on the map:

Static: your facing south...west. a tank on the map is southeast. now you and your brain have to process where that tank is relative to you. after four-and-a-half years, you find out that the tank is behind you, to the left.

Rotating: your facing southwest. on the map, it shows you pointing to the top of the screen. Now, the tank gets spotted, and you'll quickly realise where the tank is, because left is left and right is right, you dont have to decipher the directions.

rotating is faster and easier to process hands down... once you memorize every map (which takes like 20 mins each) then rotating has every advantage and no disadvantages.

[[WS] Stephensolofo]

well said^

[[C22] yrethguad]

BF2 Default: Static

BF2142 Default: Dynamic

[CreativePL]

i agree with you completely...

ill give you guys a situation, where having a rotating map is better than a static map. There is less for your brain to process, which makes you quicker to read information on the map:

Static: your facing south...west. a tank on the map is southeast. now you and your brain have to process where that tank is relative to you. after four-and-a-half years, you find out that the tank is behind you, to the left.

Rotating: your facing southwest. on the map, it shows you pointing to the top of the screen. Now, the tank gets spotted, and you'll quickly realise where the tank is, because left is left and right is right, you dont have to decipher the directions.

rotating is faster and easier to process hands down... once you memorize every map (which takes like 20 mins each) then rotating has every advantage and no disadvantages.

I copletely agree with you:nod:

[DesertFalcon]

yrethguad;1518742']BF2 Default: Static

BF2142 Default: Dynamic

bf2 default is static. Neptune if you have the maps memorized then you will know which direction you are facing and wont need the minimap at all. When you need to point out a direction its alot harder on dynamic when your brain has to proccess which direction is which. In static its not difficult at all to know which way to turn from south east.

[Skaggy]

bf2 default is static. Neptune if you have the maps memorized then you will know which direction you are facing and wont need the minimap at all. When you need to point out a direction its alot harder on dynamic when your brain has to proccess which direction is which. In static its not difficult at all to know which way to turn from south east.

Or you could just look on the compass. :p

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/tHe-kOok/Minimap2.png

[DesertFalcon]

yeah but its easier to tell someone which direction to go when you can easily tell which direction is which instead of having to look around to find it. Its easy in that picture because north is about at that top of the HUD.

[DontKnockIt225]

static... im a simple guy lolol
Seriously i guess i havnt ever practised with a moving one, so static comes naturally

[Armitageman]

It's the dizzy-bat syndrome. Once you're used to spinning, trying to go back to static is near impossible. We've all seen how those people usually walk XD

[Neptune]

yeah but its easier to tell someone which direction to go when you can easily tell which direction is which instead of having to look around to find it. Its easy in that picture because north is about at that top of the HUD.

Yeah but isn't it better to base your instruments on YOU, and not a compass rose?

[Rob848]

ill give you guys a situation, where having a rotating map is better than a static map. There is less for your brain to process, which makes you quicker to read information on the map:

Static: your facing south...west. a tank on the map is southeast. now you and your brain have to process where that tank is relative to you. after four-and-a-half years, you find out that the tank is behind you, to the left.

Rotating: your facing southwest. on the map, it shows you pointing to the top of the screen. Now, the tank gets spotted, and you'll quickly realise where the tank is, because left is left and right is right, you dont have to decipher the directions.

rotating is faster and easier to process hands down... once you memorize every map (which takes like 20 mins each) then rotating has every advantage and no disadvantages.

This is my feeling as well. As long as you are familiar enough with a map to figure out how to get somewhere without relying on the minimap, then the rotating setting allows you to figure out where the red dots are in relation to you faster and while using less brainpower.

[magdelen11235]

static map. its easier for me to know where i am

[Steppenwolf428]

Mini Map All The Way!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DesertFalcon]

Yeah but isn't it better to base your instruments on YOU, and not a compass rose?

not really. its easier to use when you a SL because you can give out directions easier along with telling people where the enemy is. Rotating is only good if your a lone wolf in squad work it makes things difficult.

[Steppenwolf428]

idc what map i use really

[Spik3d]

Static, better for directions. And I'm used to it...