[COD] My idea for red dots on the mini map – February 23, 2023 at 06:40PM

I know this is a subject of debate and I figured I talk about it. We all know that everybody wants red dots on the map whenever people fire unsuppressed weapons. They believe it is a staple of Call of Duty that should remain without it ever being removed.

The other side of the coin involves how using unsuppressed weapons is a major detriment. You essentially cannot function unless your weapon has a suppressor on it or else you’ll be at a disadvantage. It’s kind of like moving around without a ninja perk with campers in every corner.

When it comes to my opinion, I take both sides with my unique idea. I do agree that enemy gunfire should appear on the minimap. It beats having to look up at your screen to constantly peek at the compass. That being said, a red dot that shows the precise location of the shooter should not appear. Instead, I would rather a larger red circle appears on the mini map. If the weapon has a flash hider, the circle will be less opaque and disappear faster. In addition, the detection range beyond the minimap will fade quicker depending on the muzzle attachment and the caliber of the weapon.

When it comes to my complicated idea, the whole point is to preserve minimap pings while not revealing accurate locations of the gunfire. That way, there’s less of a detriment when it comes to not using a suppressor. In addition, we don’t have it to use a compass on the top of the screen anymore (but it still is available as an option).