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MekHQ is a java helper program for the MegaMek game that allows users to load a list of entities from an XML file, perform repairs and customizations, and then save the new entities to another XML file that can be loaded into MegaMek.
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Request to Add Personnel Rank Insignia images #4132

Open TriplerSDMB opened 6 months ago

TriplerSDMB commented 6 months ago

I'd like to see if we could add rank insigna as an image to personnel statistics. MekHQ 0.48.0 has/uses portraits for individuals in MekHQ. Can rank imagery be added as a JPG reference to each grade? I understand it would require JPGs for each grade, but users could custom-generate their own if wanted.

Environment

Running 0.48.0 (0.49.xx doesnt seem to want to load without JRE 11.0.0) Using Windows 10 and Java 8.411

rjhancock commented 6 months ago

0.48.0 is no longer supported. Please update to 0.49.19.1 along with moving to JRE 11 MINIMAL (17 Recommended).

If the issue still appears in 0.49.19.1, please let us know.

Edit: I must correct myself, sorry. I mistook this for an issue and not an RFE.

IllianiCBT commented 6 months ago

This functionality can be achieved in the upcoming 49.20 version by writing an Award Set that just consists of ranks and with their associated images. Then manually assigning those 'awards' as personnel are promoted. Not ideal, but it's probably the best solution for what you're asking.

Otherwise, we'd be in a situation where we'd need to commission rank images for each of the existing Rank Systems and that would likely take up a lot of volunteer time (assuming we can find a willing sacrifice to draw 400+ rank insignias).