Mastermind's In-Game Builder Idea (with LOADS of pictures!)

[bobbychan193]

First of all, bravo for all of your thoughtfulness and effort put into this idea! (I wish everyone could be like you and actually spend time and work into their posts )

Suggestion:

Clicking a Layout will prompt you with a few choices:
• Use This Layout
• Rename Layout
• Share Layout
• Delete Layout

Choosing the Use This Layout option will automatically switch your base to whatever design you select! (Assuming no obstacles are in the way, I'll talk about that in 2 paragraphs).

EDIT: Also, an Edit Layout option should be included so that we have the ability to change a layout and don't have to remake a whole new layout for a minor tweak, as well as upgrading TH's and accounting for new items.

EDIT: Mufasa wrote this on page 4, I liked his idea so I included it here as a possibility! "Maybe make the possible total saved layouts equal to how many builders you have? 1 builder hut = 1 saved layout+current layout. 2 builder huts=2 layouts+current layout..or something along those lines. This could help supercell make money from the people who are on the fence about buying more builders, and makes builders an even better investment for the hardcore players."

I think that there will be too many buttons, etc. Imagine tapping on a layout and getting a pop-up with 5 or 6 options (use, rename, edit / view, share, delete, copy / move, etc.). Isn't that too much of a mouthful, expecially for iPhone / iTouch users?

My mini-idea:

1. USE: just tap the layout. It will ask "Are you sure?" (Yes / No)
2. Rename: tap the name (type text, press OK / cancel)
3. Edit / view: Go to editor, tap a button that edits existing layout; OR edit button in layouts screen: tap it and tap layout
4. Share: Either button in clan chat or layouts (and then select layout, with custom message like requests / replays)
5. Delete: Trash can (probably red) icon
6. Copy / move: Just tap, hold, and drag; continuously hold for 5 secs and a pop-up appears, staing "Which slot do you want this layout to be copied to?"

Another suggestion: Change orange "minus" button into a "eye" button (makes more sense; eye = see = observation mode).

Thank you for your consideration!

[Mastermind]

Very nice idea really really hope this will get implemented and I will try give a few solutions for bugs/problems that might happen

1. The problem when a new obstacle has appeared!
Solution: When you choose to change to a layout which will go over a new obstacle then a varning message will appear that sais something like "You have to remove one or more obstacles to use this baselayout"!

2. The problem when a new item has been made by yourself in your current layout!
Solution: A warning message will pop up when you try to use an old baselayout which sais "You will have to edit this base before you can use it as you have one or more buildings, not implented to this layout yet". So then you will be forced to edit and add new items before you can use the old layout or simply delete it and make a new on that save slot

ps: that stats board which you shown at end of your idea is an awesome goodlooking list to have in the profile, I would love to be able to proof my gold record etc without pictures or replays

Thanks for all the good suggestions here and you got my best regards!!!

HamsterGubben

Thanks Hamster for the detailed post and help/suggestions! I'll include #2 in the OP since I suggested #1 in the OP Appreciate the kind words about this thread and the Profile Stats one too!

Bobby, have to head out but will answer yours when I get back

[NIAQ]

Man Kudos to you. You put in a huge amount of effort into the thread, and it had much support, and you are getting another person's support right now. Keep it up! Not many people on the forums bothers to do these great things. Not me LOL

[Soulsworn]

Really well thought out and thorough post! But I have two questions, say I upgraded something (not my TH) like an archer tower or some walls, how would that effect a saved layout? And I think it would be an awesome feature if when you swapped a layout, your current base design saved where the layout you swapped to was.
Kratos.

[Mastermind]

First of all, bravo for all of your thoughtfulness and effort put into this idea! (I wish everyone could be like you and actually spend time and work into their posts )

Suggestion:



I think that there will be too many buttons, etc. Imagine tapping on a layout and getting a pop-up with 5 or 6 options (use, rename, edit / view, share, delete, copy / move, etc.). Isn't that too much of a mouthful, expecially for iPhone / iTouch users?

My mini-idea:

1. USE: just tap the layout. It will ask "Are you sure?" (Yes / No)
2. Rename: tap the name (type text, press OK / cancel)
3. Edit / view: Go to editor, tap a button that edits existing layout; OR edit button in layouts screen: tap it and tap layout
4. Share: Either button in clan chat or layouts (and then select layout, with custom message like requests / replays)
5. Delete: Trash can (probably red) icon
6. Copy / move: Just tap, hold, and drag; continuously hold for 5 secs and a pop-up appears, staing "Which slot do you want this layout to be copied to?"

Another suggestion: Change orange "minus" button into a "eye" button (makes more sense; eye = see = observation mode).

Thank you for your consideration!

Thanks bobby for the suggestions and great ideas! I don't think it would be too many options (tap a players name in the Clan Page to see 5 options appear) but I do think your ideas would be good!

I wouldn't be opposed to an eye icon either, as long as it does the same function Eye represents "seeing" the spawn points and defense coverage, and the Minus icon represents minimizing the UI, so both could work!

I'll post your ideas in the Forum Comments section at the bottom of the OP! Thanks bobby, keep the suggestions, opinions, and ideas coming!

[iansilv]

1. Hire this guy.
2. If he will not accept your employment implement his ideas.
3. If you are here without doing #2 above do #2 above.
4. Profit!

Seriously this guy rocks!

[Rock2967]

Awesome idea i love it

[ClashAClan]

Wow... You were so dedicated to this thread! A great read. Loved it. Its such a hassle to change my base... Of course, some people will not agree with this. I, personally think it is an amazing idea, and about 90% of the community will agree. You have some great ideas, I love reading your posts

[Mastermind]

Man Kudos to you. You put in a huge amount of effort into the thread, and it had much support, and you are getting another person's support right now. Keep it up! Not many people on the forums bothers to do these great things. Not me LOL

Thanks NIAQ Very much appreciated!

[TheConfuzed1]

Add my vote.

I really dig it.