With the lack of voice chat, maybe some quick commands tied to you objective marker also?

Maybe 4 commands, Attack here, Defend here, Need backup, Need builders, each tied to a differently coloured marker? In case you didnt notice, i have a boner for coloured markers.

Haha yes, a more simpler grid based system like A1, A2 etc was what I meant. Didn't really read the wikipedia article. I thought you meant cordinates (like x245,y120) then I'd prefer grid system.

That's a good idea tons0phun. In fact, just add a new special block on slot 6.

-Looks like a red cube. (maybe with fancy exclamation mark texture)
-Only visible to your team.
-Indestructible.
-Left click places, right click (anywhere) erases.
-Only one can exist per player, you make a second one, the first gets deleted.
-On the map, it shows up as a little box with your player number on it.

Indeed.

If only there was a way to "mark blocks as objectives (which will appear on the map) as a means to easily rally players."

No not flares but map markers were suggested in another thread. It's like a grid system on the map.

Like this:
http://www.willoughby-eastlake.k12.oh.us/classroom/technology/Grade%204/Ohio%20Map-Grid.JPG

The ability to drop flares as markers on the map? I understand it would get a little confusing if all 16 players dropped their flares at once, so maybe limit them to one per player, colour coded, and lasting 15 seconds or so?

I was thinking a more simple system of A1, A2, B1, B2.

You know what would be the most awesome? Military grid reference system

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_grid_reference_system

Or maybe both?

I was about to make this thread. Yes, completely agree.

Bumping for good idea

i approve this idea!

Excellent idea sir

Playing earlier today I was holding a tower and asking for aid.

They asked me where I was. Couldn't tell them clearly.

It would have been much easier if when you opened the map it had co-ordinates. What do you think?