Problem:

Certain saves must display complex information, such as whether a computer is ready for user input, or if a reactor is ready to use. These saves must make use of custom displays to convey this to the user, which are annoying to create, and tend to be unintuitive.

Solution:

Implement conditionals in signs using the preexisting sign commands ({t}, {p}, {aheat}, etc.) in conjunction with a new sign command: {if}! Signs would be able to test almost any element property against a value, and display different information to the user accordingly. This would allow for worlds of possibilities.

Sample implementation:

{if|{property} (boolean operator) (value)|Text to display if true|Text to display if false}

property: {t}, {p}, etc.

boolean operator: >, <, >=, <=, ==

value: value to text against

Example:

{if|{p}>10|High pressure!|Pressure normal}

(if pressure is > 10, display "High pressure", otherwise display "Pressure normal")

Concerns with this implementation:

• The sign limit would prevent meaningfully long messages, maybe increase sign limit for {if} commands
• Slightly complex to implement