From b23b1dd31089d026dfb44d53767c70f2b8ee0514 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ghom <42542238+Ghommie@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2023 21:05:32 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] The notepad app now includes basic nautical directions in its default message. (#78241) ## About The Pull Request Based on an old PR from citadel: Citadel-Station-13/Citadel-Station-13/pull/7690 It also comes with a tip. Screenshot of what it looks like more or less (a smidge outdated): ![immagine](https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/assets/42542238/8f9338c3-2794-485f-ab25-b36fcc33143f) ## Why It's Good For The Game This should help new players and not learn and memorize these five simple terms often used in station area names. ## Changelog :cl: Ghommie (Based on an old PR by Trilbyspaceclone from Citadel) qol: The notepad app now includes basic nautical directions in its default message. qol: A tip about nautical directions, too. /:cl: --- .../modular_computers/file_system/programs/notepad.dm | 9 ++++++++- strings/tips.txt | 1 + 2 files changed, 9 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/notepad.dm b/code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/notepad.dm index 2e1eb52add5..01afaa08c19 100644 --- a/code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/notepad.dm +++ b/code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/notepad.dm @@ -10,7 +10,14 @@ usage_flags = PROGRAM_TABLET var/written_note = "Congratulations on your station upgrading to the new NtOS and Thinktronic based collaboration effort, \ - bringing you the best in electronics and software since 2467!" + bringing you the best in electronics and software since 2467!\n\ + To help with navigation, we have provided the following definitions:\n\ + Fore - Toward front of ship\n\ + Aft - Toward back of ship\n\ + Port - Left side of ship\n\ + Starboard - Right side of ship\n\ + Quarter - Either sides of Aft\n\ + Bow - Either sides of Fore" /datum/computer_file/program/notepad/ui_act(action, list/params, datum/tgui/ui) switch(action) diff --git a/strings/tips.txt b/strings/tips.txt index fe3e75cf8c4..daeec7a6054 100644 --- a/strings/tips.txt +++ b/strings/tips.txt @@ -267,3 +267,4 @@ You can spray a fire extinguisher, throw items or fire a gun while floating thro You can swap floor tiles by holding a crowbar in one hand and a stack of tiles in the other. You can use a machine in the vault to deposit cash or rob Cargo's department funds. You'll quickly lose your interest in the game if you play to win and kill. If you find yourself doing this, take a step back and talk to people - it's a much better experience! +Some areas of the station use simple nautical directions to indicate their respective locations, like Fore (Front of the ship), Aft (Back), Port (Left side), Starboard (Right), Quarter and Bow (Either sides of Aft and Fore, respectively). You can review these terms on the Notepad App of your PDA. \ No newline at end of file