I fully support the intent of Party mode, but I really think this needs
to be simplified. As currently configured, the implementation of party
mode risks being too complex and 'geeky' to be comprehended by a casual
user of the system.
Having buttons change their function unexpectedly and having the
Controller enter different modes dynamically after pressing a button
that isn't marked with that function will be completely confusing to a
user who hasn't spent their twilight hours reading these forums.
A simple implementation to me looks like:
> ADD (+) adds to the end of the Playlist - ALWAYS
> ADD-HOLD plays next when selecting music / removes a track when in
the Playlist - ALWAYS
> PLAY starts playback/plays the current Playlist, but doesn't change
the Playlist - ALWAYS
> PLAY-HOLD clears the Playlist, but first asks for confirmation ("do
you want to clear the Playlist Yes/No") This last function can be
disabled in PARTY mode
With the above configuration, I don't see the need for a separate
PLAYLIST mode or for a Playlist indicator.
PARTY mode should be activated by changing a Setting. It becomes a
simple on/off decision.
When selected, PARTY mode would do the following:
- Deactivate PLAY-HOLD so that this does nothing. Clearing the
Playlist can only be done by via Settings
- Deactivate, or preferably hide the PLAY ALL option
- Pressing ADD or PLAY for non-tracks (artist/album/year/genre etc.)
drills down into track listing
- Disable adding non-tracks to the Playlist (radio stations etc.)
- Ignore SC server setting to play remaining tracks in an album.
I'm sure I have missed some details, but I do think this would be
simpler and easier for the user.
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Hopscotch
Squeezebox, Qnap TS-109Pro 2.1.0 Build 0904T, flipflip's SSOTS 3.0 Beta
15, SC7.3
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