System/server chat messages are displayed without a dark background, making them difficult to read when the text colour is similar to the scene behind it.

This affects messages such as welcome messages and server restart warnings.

In my server scripts, I use the standard PlayerBase.MessageImportant(), MessageStatus() and MessageFriendly() methods, with calls scheduled through GetGame().GetCallQueue(CALL_CATEGORY_SYSTEM).CallLater().

The current messages are compact and unobtrusive.

Please add a small, semi-transparent dark background behind each message to improve readability across different environments and lighting conditions.

Related feedback

T169480 — messages.xml messages are barely readable describes a related readability problem and requests colour improvements. This suggestion specifically requests a dark background behind the existing messages.

• Display a message using MessageImportant(), MessageStatus() or MessageFriendly().

• Look at a bright scene or an area with a colour similar to the message text.

• Observe how the text blends into the scene and becomes difficult to read.

Each message has a semi-transparent dark background that follows its size, with a small amount of padding.

Existing text colours, compact layout and display duration are preserved.

The background appears and fades together with the message.