isXander / isXander/Controlify

Improved Joystick Support for Achievements Screen in Controlify Mod

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
The Achievements screen is almost unusable with a controller because there is a lack of dedicated controls for navigation. Specifically, I cannot:

Switch between the different tabs (e.g., “Minecraft,” “Adventure,” “Nether,” etc.).
Scroll horizontally or vertically through the list of achievements.
Hover over an achievement to view its description text.
Open the Achievements screen via the radial menu.

Describe the solution you’d like
I would like for the Achievements screen to be fully navigable using a controller, similar to how other game menus are handled when using Controlify. This should include:

Tab Switching: Assign dedicated button presses (e.g., L1/R1 or bumpers) to cycle through the achievement categories/tabs.
Scrolling: Implement analog stick control or D-pad input for scrolling the achievement list both vertically and horizontally.
Tooltip/Description: Ensure that hovering the selection cursor over an achievement displays its description tooltip (currently, the description text is not visible when using the joystick).
Radial Menu Integration: Add an option to include the Achievements screen directly into the Controlify radial menu for quick access.
Describe alternatives you’ve considered
The only current alternative is to stop using the controller entirely and switch back to keyboard and mouse whenever I want to check or review my achievements

many thanks

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Research direction

Start by inspecting how Controlify handles controller navigation in other game menus and how the radial menu is configured; the issue does not name specific files or tests. Done means the Achievements screen supports tab switching, vertical and horizontal scrolling, achievement descriptions, and radial-menu access using a controller.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
game-dev
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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