Add a visual signifier to differentiate "best-fit" paths from paths that actually reach the destination

[davidalayachew]

Here is an easy example.

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[ElLutzo]

It is the path to the nearest point to the enemy regarding your knowledge about the map at this moment: the bridge is not discovered completely on the left.

You may have a staff of tunneling or scroll of shattering to break through the wall or there may be a hidden door. So that is not a completely impossible path to get to the enemy.

When you have discovered the bridge completely the path changes, see attached screenshot:

[davidalayachew]

It is the path to the nearest point to the enemy regarding your knowledge about the map at this moment: the bridge is not discovered completely on the left.

Then perhaps the issue is deeper than just this case.

Yes, like you mentioned, when Brogue does not have a clear path to the target, Brogue will attempt a "best-fit" path, which may result in it sending you straight into a wall or an otherwise unhelpful path. You can achieve the same effect by throwing a "bad potion" at the only path between you and your destination, and then trying to mouse-over your destination, resulting in a "best-fit" path.

Still, this "best-fit" path should get a better signifier. Otherwise, players run the risk of making completely pointless traversal decisions that do nothing other than waste moves, or lead them to a dead end. This can be deadly in later levels of the dungeon.

All I propose is that, if the path we are looking at is currently a "best-fit" path, make that clear to the user from a glance.

[davidalayachew]

You may have a staff of tunneling or scroll of shattering to break through the wall or there may be a hidden door. So that is not a completely impossible path to get to the enemy.

Ok, I'll change the title to better reflect the situation. Regardless, this is still a problem because it still afflicts the unaware player in the exact same way.