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What is the priority for determining which naval icon unit to display on the map. I am using the Counter mod that came with the game. I notice that many times the icon on the map for a task force is the patrol unit icon even tho there are one or more CVs in the task force or BBs. I would think that the heavier ships (like the CVs) would trump the smaller ships.

Also there is a name ship under the name of the task force on the map. It is the same type ship as the icon. I am assuming it is "command ship" of the task force. There does not appear to be any way to change this.

I would like to see the icons displayed on the map based on the more important ship in the mix is this order Carrier, Battleship, Patrol, Transport

Especially if there are carriers in the task force this would be very helpful indeed. Instead of looking at the list to see where they are in case you forget.

ORIGINAL: cbelva


I would like to see the icons displayed on the map based on the more important ship in the mix is this order Carrier, Battleship, Patrol, Transport

+1

Currently there is a random mechanism.
We were considered implementation of some rankings, but decided that it's a much larger task than it looks with first look.

For example, what is a greater threat, a crippled (with only 2 SP) carrier group or full strength battle group?
On the other hand, 20 submarines or 2 Battle groups?

I personally would prefer a simple method where a CV or the BB (in that order) would be the icon displayed when they were part of a TF than having a CA icon.
 
Another option, allow us to set the ship to be displayed (like a flag ship) in the naval display. Provide a button to set a ship as the flag. If we don't do so than allow the default to be random.
 
Just some thoughts. I am not a programer and will yield to your judgment. So far you have done pretty good. I am enjoying the game. Thanks

I don't know...............

For some reason every time I switch to sprites, I see the CV if it has one.

Anyhow, there is nothing wrong with hovering the mouse. You get use to it after awhile.

If you forget where the carriers are..............

You deserve to have your ship(s) sunk.

I don't even look at the symbols.  I just see if there's a counter or something. Lol!
I'm still learning the meanings of the counter symbols.