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The 2D and 3D mix is great looking. I had one idea for something that I often struggle with getting a good, quick grasp on- which helicopters are airborne in certain crucial planning situations in 2D. I mocked up something below. It is just a rectangle around the counter, acting like a shadow. Not sure how sharp the edges need to be for your engine, but a shadow under gets the point across visually and someone in your art crew could do it justice better, I'm certain.

A most interesting idea. Thanks for the suggestion!

Damn, that is a good idea!

Yeah that is a good idea, I like that!!

A big problem, however: stacking. How do you depict the shadow effect for helo(s) stacked with other helos at ground, and other ground units? For example, an in-flight helo in the middle of a stack with other units higher up and lower down the stack at ground?

OTOH, in 3D, currently at-ground helos currently throw shadow. We can remove that effect. Maybe lower their depiction in relation to ground also.

I came back to edit my post, after realizing stacking is an issue- but, of course Beto beat me to it!

Maybe it only shows up on the top-most counter in the stack?

The 3D suggestion is also sounding helpful for the quick graphical read of what's what in both views. Having 2D and "3D" (isometric) is a feature that sets this one apart.

Great maps to fly them over, to boot.

Great idea Benpark !! I'm sure some resolution can be had. Berto will figure something out I'm sure.