I think we should be able to enlarge the cursor or like the OP said, change the color. I also have this problem, but I just kinda thought it might be cause my tv being soo big.
Make the color of the cursor more bright, maybe even Neon-colored?
Or use a different/opposite color (that is also bright or that glows/pulses) from the UI HUD setting. Such as, Federation HUD is blue, so maybe an Orange (or Yellow) color on the cursor? Klingon UI HUD is red, so a brighter Green Cursor/pointer would help make it stand out. Go the opposite/complimentary color on the Color Wheel.
I suggest maybe a neon green cursor and maybe a little larger. Something along the lines of the cursor used in Star Craft. Many a PvP death has been caused by me not being able to see the darn cursor. Minor problem with an easy fix.
Agreed. I've had allies in the STF die on me because I lost my cursor and was unable to heal them in time. It would be great if it were a bit more visable. I guess that's what I get for having a 1920x1200 resolution monitor,
Yep. I have signed a thread a week or so ago on a similar thing. A lot of STO users are older like myself and find it hard to see it at high resolution.
Please people who dont agree try to understand that to know what were talking about you really need to be running at a high res, 1920 x 1080 or close. This will give you a better idea of the small cursour issue.
Try /noCustomCursor 1. That should let you use any a11y stuffs you want to.
Thanks. Now to switch my normal desktop cursor into something that stands out in STO better than just black and white
EDIT: interesting side effect. Using the normal desktop cursor means that you don't get to see the item you're dragging and dropping until you've dropped it into the location you're dropping it into.
Along with allowing a color change to the Pointer Icon, how about also making it SCALABLE.
Higher the resolution the smaller the Pointer..........Sucks getting old, but it's a fact of life.
That code changes the cursor to your normal desktop cursor. It doesn't take immediate effect though, you need to alt-tab or mouseover to a different screen if you're using more than one monitor.
im not all about chging my desktop cursor for a game one...
how about we get icons that match a cambadge as a cursor and have the color match the toons field of interest... (i.e. blue for sci, etc...)
the klinks could have the klingon symbol with similar effects.
not too hard to do, but then again, im not too unhappy with it now...just offering a possible way to stay trek like and still have a decent cursor
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I think we should be able to enlarge the cursor or like the OP said, change the color. I also have this problem, but I just kinda thought it might be cause my tv being soo big.
Make the color of the cursor more bright, maybe even Neon-colored?
Or use a different/opposite color (that is also bright or that glows/pulses) from the UI HUD setting. Such as, Federation HUD is blue, so maybe an Orange (or Yellow) color on the cursor? Klingon UI HUD is red, so a brighter Green Cursor/pointer would help make it stand out. Go the opposite/complimentary color on the Color Wheel.
I suggest maybe a neon green cursor and maybe a little larger. Something along the lines of the cursor used in Star Craft. Many a PvP death has been caused by me not being able to see the darn cursor. Minor problem with an easy fix.
... they are being pretty tight lipped about this one..... it's been all over the boards, to no avail.
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/signed
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I am so embarrassed by the many times I have died or failing to heal a team mate due to not finding my cursor.
The cursor's fine. Ya'll need your eyes checked.
Thank you very much!!! Now my eyes won't go all blurry hunting for the cursor!
Nope..didn't do a thing..same cursor..no change.
Along with allowing a color change to the Pointer Icon, how about also making it SCALABLE.
Higher the resolution the smaller the Pointer..........Sucks getting old, but it's a fact of life.
Please people who dont agree try to understand that to know what were talking about you really need to be running at a high res, 1920 x 1080 or close. This will give you a better idea of the small cursour issue.
Thanks. Now to switch my normal desktop cursor into something that stands out in STO better than just black and white
EDIT: interesting side effect. Using the normal desktop cursor means that you don't get to see the item you're dragging and dropping until you've dropped it into the location you're dropping it into.
That code changes the cursor to your normal desktop cursor. It doesn't take immediate effect though, you need to alt-tab or mouseover to a different screen if you're using more than one monitor.
Congratulations on having extremely good eyesight.
I have poor eye sight and my screen res is 1600x900 and can honestly say I have never lost my cursor.
That being said, I have no problem with a cursor customizer.
how about we get icons that match a cambadge as a cursor and have the color match the toons field of interest... (i.e. blue for sci, etc...)
the klinks could have the klingon symbol with similar effects.
not too hard to do, but then again, im not too unhappy with it now...just offering a possible way to stay trek like and still have a decent cursor
Good for you. I play on 1680 x 1050 and have frequently lost my cursor. Especially when I'm drunk. +1 for customizable cursors!
you sir have been reported to the SF board of Admirals for flying under the influence.
(lol - now i want wig-wags on my ship so i can pull you over...lmao)