HUD Interfaces
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Head-up Display (HUD) interface
Note: this pattern describes a more generic design solution that a true HUD interface. It is more aligned to the Overlay part in Fagerholt & Lorentzon's conceptual view of visual UI conventions in FPS games[1].
Contents
Examples
Fallout series and Elder Scrolls series
Civilization (video game) series
Using the pattern
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Diegetic Aspects
Interface Aspects
Narration Aspects
Consequences
Relations
Avatars Non-Player Characters Characters Game State Indicators First-Person Views Aim & Shoot Diegetic Consistency Geospatial Game Widgets Controllers Clues Thematic Consistency Naming Neighbors Temporary Abilities Lives Health Equipment Slots Handles Crosshairs Chat Channels Non-Diegetic Features Game State Overviews
Can Instantiate
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Can Modulate
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Can Be Instantiated By
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Can Be Modulated By
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Possible Closure Effects
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Potentially Conflicting With
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History
New pattern created in this wiki.
References
- ↑ Fagerholt, E. & Lorentzon, M. 2009. Beyond the HUD - User Interfaces for Increased Player Immersion in FPS Games. MSc thesis in Interaction Design. Chalmers University of Technology.
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