[Mod] HUD Notify [hud_notify]

[ANAND]

HUD Notify is a very simple mod that comprises of just one command /notify, which is very similar to the builtin /msg command, except for the fact that /notify displays a message using HUD elements (instead of displaying via chat) for better noticeability. Due to the higher potential for abuse, the use of this command is restricted to moderators and above.

Syntax:

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/notify <player_name> <msg>

Example:

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/notify LegendaryGriefer Stop griefing or face a ban!

minetest.conf

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notify.hud_duration

This setting takes a numeric value (10 by default) in seconds, which represents the duration of the message's visibility.

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Mod dependencies: None
License: MIT

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EDIT: Mod has been renamed to hud_notify to resolve any naming conflicts with existing / future mods

[ExeterDad]

I like the concept :)
But a potential downfall (no pun intended) is a player who is sneaking over lava, or any other dangerous place would lose control of all controls when the formspec appears. They would fall.
Perhaps check the players controls and detect the use of "sneak" at least before displaying? And que the PM to be displayed later if "sneak" is in use?

[Krock]

Alternatively you could move the text to a HUD element, which then can be dismissed using a chat command.

[ANAND]

I like the concept :)
But a potential downfall (no pun intended) is a player who is sneaking over lava, or any other dangerous place would lose control of all controls when the formspec appears. They would fall.
Perhaps check the players controls and detect the use of "sneak" at least before displaying? And que the PM to be displayed later if "sneak" is in use?

Very true, and just when I was looking for a more elegant solution...

Alternatively you could move the text to a HUD element, which then can be dismissed using a chat command.

... HUD element it is! :)

I'll get it done within the next 24 hours.

[Stix]

very useful, but id like an option to be notified with chat under your crosshairs and you cant type /view to see the notification, and a bell sound for notifications.

[ANAND]

very useful, but id like an option to be notified with chat under your crosshairs and you cant type /view to see the notification, and a bell sound for notifications.

Good idea, but I'm afraid it won't adhere to the "theme" of this mod, which is fast, quick and noticeable. I'm in the process of converting the formspec into an HUD element, which automatically disappears when a custom command, let's say, /ok, is entered.

I am open to other suggestions to dismiss the HUD, which is more elegant than having to type /ok in the chat; maybe another HUD element within the message element itself?

[Stix]

very useful, but id like an option to be notified with chat under your crosshairs and you cant type /view to see the notification, and a bell sound for notifications.

Good idea, but I'm afraid it won't adhere to the "theme" of this mod, which is fast, quick and noticeable. I'm in the process of converting the formspec into an HUD element, which automatically disappears when a custom command, let's say, /ok, is entered.

I am open to other suggestions to dismiss the HUD, which is more elegant than having to type /ok in the chat; maybe another HUD element within the message element itself?

have the notification disapear from the hud after 30 seconds, so no clunky controls.

[ANAND]

have the notification disapear from the hud after 30 seconds, so no clunky controls.

That's precisely what I'm doing right now, but 30 secs. is too long IMO. I'll make it read a setting from minetest.conf, and if it doesn't exist, it defaults to 10 seconds.

[ANAND]

Major update:

• Re-implemented using HUD elements
• Made duration of message visibility configurable (by means of a numeric setting in minetest.conf)

[ANAND]

Update:

Mod has been renamed to hud_notify to resolve potential naming conflicts.

[PETE]

is this only used by moderators and admin because people can spam this to people

[ANAND]

Yes, this requires kick, ban privs (as mentioned in the first post).

[BillyS]

Sweet. This is very useful for players who have turned their chat off (Especially if they do so to ignore an admin or moderator).

[ANAND]

Major Update

• Added a setting [hud_notify.hide_sender] which toggles the showing of sender name.
• Added support for server-wide notifications using [/notify_all <msg>].
• Numerous other improvements to the code.