[✓][SUG] Infinite Time hotkey

[WillLem]

From this topic:

the countdown change is a good option for children. Not because they can't do it in time but because it is just a more relaxed gaming.

I could look at adding an "Infinite Time" hotkey for this purpose, so that it isn't necessary to edit the levels.

I like the idea of adding features that support beginners and casual players. For instance, "Infinite Skills" is already a hotkey that can be used - give it a try (it's currently set to Numpad 8, but you can set it to any key you wish using the Hotkey editor). It will set all skills in the current level to infinity. Here's the topic for a fuller explanation of how it works!

[littbarski]

thank you, yes a good idea!

[WillLem]

Infinite Time hotkey implemented in commit 4e9d0a2.

It works in a similar way to Infinite Skills:

• Pressing the key for the first time during gameplay sets the current time limit to infinite (the time count changes to green instead of blue and begins to count upwards from the currently-elapsed time)
• Pressing the key for a second time resets gameplay to the first hotkey press event and erases it from the replay (all other future replay events will play out as normal), and the original time limit is reinstated
• Whilst it's possible to complete the level with Infinite Time active, records are nullified and the level counts as "Attempted" rather than "Passed" even if the save requirement is met
• If Infinite Time is active on exit-to-Postview, the Postview screen message encourages the player to try again without Infinite Time mode active, and doesn't display user records

It works nicely, and provides an "easy mode" for beginners who might be struggling with time limits, whilst encouraging them to have another go at a later date with the level's original time limit.

[littbarski]

thank you looking forward to it.