In game representation of files (to avoid file dialogs)

[bflanagin]

• [ ] Generic files look like paper, notes, books.
• [ ] Videos look like DVDs ? Cassettes?
• [ ] Rom files look like their associated console (that would be fun)
• [ ] Images display the image in a picture frame or a loose photograph?
• [ ] Sound files.. CDs / Cassettes

[bflanagin]

In considering the output of the home directory in relation to the room, its a mess. I was hoping for tasteful clutter, but its all over the place and hard to tell what is going on.

So instead I think I will match standard folders with various areas in the play space. Current Thoughts on Auto organization:

• Documents: can be displayed as a filing cabinet or as books on a book shelf.
• Music: Should be over near some sort of entertainment center.
  • Directories under Music might be a challenge, my preferred way of categorizing my local music is Artist/Album/Track and I believe this is pretty standard. So maybe a smart organization algorithm that creates a library of sorts for the player.
• Pictures: Photo albums on a bookshelf?
• Videos: VHS or Dvd boxes. Might need some auto organization like Music.

[bflanagin]

Folders and files that don't have an organizational place can still be shown as things around the house. Folders could range from the typical folder icon to boxes depending on content. Or could be ignored.

[bflanagin]

The point of this feature isn't to create a "meta-verse" but give the users a way to interact in the world as if it is the world. Granted why they would have so many physical things in the 2020's is beyond me.