It looks better, it's easier to use for controller players, it lets you have more than 8 taunts, it is an objective improvement. now, I have a sneaking suspicion that you have a hate-boner for Fortnite, and I say that because that's the only reason I think someone could dislike it.

Originally posted by UnusualOranges:

It looks better, it's easier to use for controller players, it lets you have more than 8 taunts, it is an objective improvement. now, I have a sneaking suspicion that you have a hate-boner for Fortnite, and I say that because that's the only reason I think someone could dislike it.

The Fortnite comment is funny to me for a couple reasons:

1. Radial menus pre-date Fortnite by a long, long time. I can recall a few RPG games in the 90's that even had a similar system. Whether it be for a D-Pad or a thumbstick, radial menus just make selecting a prompt a one-click solution, rather than having to scroll across a horizontal menu. Grand Theft Auto, Left 4 Dead 2, Apex Legends, Rust, Helldivers 2.... they all have radial menus.

2. Fortnite's UI is pretty controversial, but they have an excellent thing going for them as far as accessibility goes. I don't think it's a bad idea to adapt modern solutions.

Originally posted by Gamer360:

8 slot is not as limited you think,

sure thing buddy

Originally posted by Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers:

Originally posted by UnusualOranges:

It looks better, it's easier to use for controller players, it lets you have more than 8 taunts, it is an objective improvement. now, I have a sneaking suspicion that you have a hate-boner for Fortnite, and I say that because that's the only reason I think someone could dislike it.

The Fortnite comment is funny to me for a couple reasons:

1. Radial menus pre-date Fortnite by a long, long time. I can recall a few RPG games in the 90's that even had a similar system. Whether it be for a D-Pad or a thumbstick, radial menus just make selecting a prompt a one-click solution, rather than having to scroll across a horizontal menu. Grand Theft Auto, Left 4 Dead 2, Apex Legends, Rust, Helldivers 2.... they all have radial menus.

2. Fortnite's UI is pretty controversial, but they have an excellent thing going for them as far as accessibility goes. I don't think it's a bad idea to adapt modern solutions.

Honestly I ♥♥♥♥ with it because not only modernizes the game and it helps accesibility, but it stays consistent with the overall aesthetic the UI is going for

Originally posted by Beer I owe ya:

Originally posted by Gamer360:

8 slot is not as limited you think,

sure thing buddy

if they added a second page, it would be 16 taunts. This happens to be a bigger number than 8.

8 Taunt slots made sense when I started playing the game and there was literally only like, 4 purchasable taunts. In 2025 I can't see any legitimate reason to limit this number.

I like the idea, and the radial menu for Controllers is the correct solution. But if I had to change something it would be the bindings for the keyboard, since in TF2 for some reason, it is not possible to bind two different things to the same key without using the console, which may be an issue for more casual users. I couldn't think of any possible solutions other than using 9 and 0 for changing pages (aka. binding slot9 and a new button for 0 to change pages)

Originally posted by Golfinho:

I like the idea, and the radial menu for Controllers is the correct solution. But if I had to change something it would be the bindings for the keyboard, since in TF2 for some reason, it is not possible to bind two different things to the same key without using the console, which may be an issue for more casual users. I couldn't think of any possible solutions other than using 9 and 0 for changing pages (aka. binding slot9 and a new button for 0 to change pages)

The keybinds were kind of difficult to navigate around, because source1 generally just has an outdated settings menu that I doubt they'll ever fix at this point.

Originally posted by Gamer360:

If the idea is only being able to use more than 8. sure, but don't modernize the game into becoming like fortnite by having the wheel. No people that loves the game like that to happen.

This is a terrible take and only shows that you didn't read the proposals, TF2 already uses radial controls for selecting weapons using the DPAD on the controller, and this is the natural solution for being unable to select taunts on controller.

Have you considered Fortnite uses it because it is a good design worth using

Ok time to respond.

Why i said its not limited is because tf2 does not have THAT many taunts. As it is just easy to change any taunts trough your class menu and head to the healing cabinet.

That might be just me getting so used to doing that. I can admit ignorant on that.

If the point of it is to only make it be able to use more than 8 taunts, ok thats cool.

But keep the taunt menu visual the same, there is nothing wrong with the original look of it.

I just don't like the idea that the art style of the game to be changed to be more "simple" and flat.

Twisted for the desire of others that want tf2 to be a different game.

That is what i saw seeing the menu design, which made me quick to think "this is for overwatch/fortnite players"

And also i never said anything being against controller players (apparently they exist on tf2 pc)

If there is an accessibility for controllers, that's great, and the game should be updated for people to be fully able to play tf2 with controller.

It takes up a quarter of the damn screen right in front of you hell no this sucks

Originally posted by Demoeman team fortes (sqwerglez):

It takes up a quarter of the damn screen right in front of you hell no this sucks

just wait till you figure out how much the default taunt menu takes up of your screen :clueless:

Originally posted by author:

But keep the taunt menu visual the same, there is nothing wrong with the original look of it.

it's not that the original menu is "wrong", but it's tailored exclusively to keyboard users. The idea of the radial design would ideally make it so controller/steam deck users can access all their taunts. Keyboard users lose nothing and controller users gain a more accessible system.

Originally posted by author:

I just don't like the idea that the art style of the game to be changed to be more "simple" and flat.

I don't really see how any of these designs differ from the game's default art style. Even so, I included several variations to hopefully quell this fear. The default taunt menu is already "minimalist".

Originally posted by author:

If there is an accessibility for controllers, that's great, and the game should be updated for people to be fully able to play tf2 with controller.

Sounds like we agree lol

Originally posted by Demoeman team fortes (sqwerglez):

It takes up a quarter of the damn screen right in front of you hell no this sucks

Genuine question. How long, on average, do you feel like you have the taunt menu open on your screen?

Ok, no hard feelings and all.
This project is neat stuff