Suggestion for a slightly different display block

[Vengeance42]

Currently if I want to put up some sort of sign, I either need to use the tiny display module, or go through the hassle of GIGANTIC lettering with blocks.

There is perhaps an easier, intermediate way. I suggest a block, similiar to the display module, but which contains a user-defined alphabetic character on its entire display. In other words, a letter the size of a block. I think this should only require one block, much like the display module. You type your letter in, and you are good to go.

 

[NeonSturm]

I prefer a billboard.

You can make loop (like current gates) of blocks - and the inside plane is your drawing area.
You can make a plane (at least partially filled loop) - and it is your drawing area.

The direction is defined by the controller block (inside the loop/plane = both sides) vs (behind the loop/plane)​

Imagine a 2D image 1 block = 1 pixel, scaled up to fit your UserInterface which you can write on.

You could select "Currier Block" which is like Currier New for 1 letter per block would be fun if it could render fonts made as templates.

 

[Valiant70]

I prefer a billboard.

You can make loop (like current gates) of blocks - and the inside plane is your drawing area.
You can make a plane (at least partially filled loop) - and it is your drawing area.

The direction is defined by the controller block (inside the loop/plane = both sides) vs (behind the loop/plane)​

Imagine a 2D image 1 block = 1 pixel, scaled up to fit your UserInterface which you can write on.

You could select "Currier Block" which is like Currier New for 1 letter per block would be fun if it could render fonts made as templates.

This does not solve the problem the OP addressed. You cannot make a one-block-wide letter if one pixel = 1 block.

 

[WaffulMann]

<size> </size>
Make it happen schema

 

[NeonSturm]

This does not solve the problem the OP addressed. You cannot make a one-block-wide letter if one pixel = 1 block.

True, but for a single letter you may just use a display block == controller without billboard.

Don't think that narrow.
Think about what can ultimately be, what you need from it now, how to get it fast without wasting TOO much effort into things that you will later not need anymore.

 

[Vengeance42]

That sounds good, if thats doable codewise then its more flexible.

 

[Lecic]

Yes. This is a great idea, especially since it cuts down on all of the block IDs that would get taken up for all of the different letters, numbers, and other characters.

 

[ToyotaSupra]

A whole new block is not needed, just add some code or something to the existing display block like /giantletter or something.

I like the idea of easier ship lettering though, so +1.

 

[Valck]

something [...] like /giantletter or something.

It's already there. The display block can accept HTML-like tags for colour and font size styling:

<style>f=64</style>

Problem is, f (font size) can only be 0, 1, or 2 (smaller, default, and larger) at the moment. This is what needs to be expanded upon, and ideally a few more parameters, for background colour, text alignment, font face etc.

 

[wolfboyft]

I prefer letter blocks.

Like an A the size of a block!

 

[Lecic]

I prefer letter blocks.

Like an A the size of a block!

That'd be nice, but it'd take up 26 (letters) + 10 (numbers) + however many other characters they'd decide to include. It'd also take up a lot of inventory space. Even with that one suggestion to free up a lot of IDs, that's still a lot.

 

[NeonSturm]

That'd be nice, but it'd take up 26 (letters) + 10 (numbers) + however many other characters they'd decide to include. It'd also take up a lot of inventory space. Even with that one suggestion to free up a lot of IDs, that's still a lot.

Or just use the resource-injection system for letters and symbols.

 

[Lecic]

That'd be nice, but it'd take up 26 (letters) + 10 (numbers) + however many other characters they'd decide to include. It'd also take up a lot of inventory space. Even with that one suggestion to free up a lot of IDs, that's still a lot.

Or just use the resource-injection system for letters and symbols.

I think you made a slight error when making this post.

That could work, as well. I'd still like to see it possible to increase the font size of display blocks to be larger.

 

[rocketman221]

They just need to allow a larger font size to be set. It could really use some text alignment options too.

 

[NeonSturm]

I think you made a slight error when making this post.

Fixed it, guess I removed formatting

That could work, as well. I'd still like to see it possible to increase the font size of display blocks to be larger.

Display blocks always have the display plane rendered. Afterwards peoples may ask to give the display plane a texture...

I wouldn't mind enhancing display-blocks with a block-sized letter if you can set a texture too.

 

[aceface]

good suggestion