vandana_ Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 It sucks. Now add some options to tweak it.. how hard can it be? I think they need to wait for another general meeting of shareholders for the new cooldown animation to be approved. Designing a functional UI or adding some options is beyond UI designers I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deyjarl Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) Which would still indicate that your calling someone else a liar was without merit, wouldn't it? OK ignorant perhaps is more apt, since they didn't take the time to check out other classes. They claimed to test this. Shouldn't they have tested it on more than one class? Edited February 7, 2012 by Deyjarl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deresdod Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Heres an Idea, make the UI fully customizable so we can set it how we want it. Addons would be fun to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnSixtyTwo Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) PLEASE UNFIX THE ABILITY BAR "IMPROVEMENT" NOW!!!! I want the Ver 1 "Greyed Out" bar icons back please!! THIS! Seriously, WHY is this so hard, Bioware? If I can't use an ability grey it. If I can, light it up. That's the was it was when I installed the game in December and I can't for the life of me figure out why they thought it needed changing. I don't care if it's not ready yet because of global or specific cooldown, just grey the @#$% thing out when I can't use it. DONE! No need for flashing, distracting mess like we've got now. Seriously - who tested this and said "wow, this is GREAT!"? I haven't backread this whole thread, but I'm sure the previous 50 - edit, make that: 90 - or so pages say the pretty much the same thing, so just count this as a +1. Edited February 7, 2012 by ShawnSixtyTwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syylara Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 OK ignorant perhaps is more apt, since they didn't take the time to check out other classes. You're the one calling other people liars when you didn't check out other classes, either. Pot...kettle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deyjarl Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 THIS! Seriously, WHY is this so hard, Bioware? If I can't use an ability grey it. If I can, light it up. All for that. I preferred that system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabbok Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE this change to the UI. Please let the abilities that aren't available simply appear black like they did at launch. Or better yet give us some options in our preferrences of which style to select. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deyjarl Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 You're the one calling other people liars when you didn't check out other classes, either. Pot...kettle... So be it, if it means that much to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kantoro Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 On some characters if they have every skill available. Perhaps. But not on all. If I have skills on cool down they don't flash. If I have skills that require a certain resource, they don't flash. So basically, you are wrong, but are unwilling to admit it. Roger, disregarding anything you post from now on, I suggest others do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonSoliloquy Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 How about, an option to switch between the old one [ Before they made it so cooldowns were lit up], and the new one? I, for one, like the new system and I really hope they don't change it. It's a matter of personal preference now, and you cannot cater to one side without displeasing the other unless an option is added in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandana_ Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Seriously, WHY is this so hard, Bioware? If I can't use an ability grey it. If I can, light it up. That's the was it was when I installed the game in December and I can't for the life of me figure out why they thought it needed changing. This!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarsi Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 How about, an option to switch between the old one [ Before they made it so cooldowns were lit up], and the new one? I, for one, like the new system and I really hope they don't change it. It's a matter of personal preference now, and you cannot cater to one side without displeasing the other unless an option is added in. I would normally agree with you but making people sick and causing headaches is more than a personal preference. All I want is to be able to play without getting a throbbing headache and eye strain 15 minutes in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seyyal Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Hi folks, Thanks very much for the feedback on this. We've sent this up internally to investigate and we will update as soon as we have more information for you. Thank you for your patience. Nooooo... i like it put a toggle if youre gonna change it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borntoride Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Cancelling subscription , life gives me enough headaches. I do not need to pay for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyValheru Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I thought I would join in. I hate the new changes. Why not make there be an ability to toggle the graphic off? We appreciate that they are trying to help but omg, its so much harder to see right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ootini Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I'm not one to Flame or even complain that often, but I am a fan of MMOs and when I get into one, I tend to be very OCD about it. I play EVERY class and AC, (1 main, and lots of alts) do every quest, pvp, and instance/raid that I can. And I have to say, after 2-3hrs of testing this out... I hate it. Why? Many people before me on this thread have listed all of the reasons why, but they're voices seem to be getting shut down. So I'll list a few here. =->The White Wash- (or light blue wash) Every 1.5ish seconds ALL my bars become a wash of white and effectively block/inhibit my ability to see which abilities are where. As many of the classes of this game are utility classes, it isn't uncommon for me to go searching for a move (such as a damage breakable CC) that I don't normally use in environments such as a PvP battleground. And having my toolbars/quickslots be a solid white strip, makes it next to impossible to see which moves are "up" and where they are in intense situations. >>>Sum: When a quick glace can't tell me what's "up" and what's where, it needs fixing. =->The Flash- (not so fast) At the end of every GCD after the white has finished its descent the toolbars take about an extra 0.2-3ish seconds to "Flash" during which time you cannot tell what abilities are "ready" for rage/ammo classes. Meaning that I have almost 2 full seconds of being completely blind to what is available to use, which in many situations, proves fatal. >>>Sum: Too bright on all abilities, impossible to tell which are "ready" to use. =->Big, Blue, Bright Lights!- The UI has been my biggest issue with this game, but I did NOT complain or post, I endured. But with this latest patch... I cannot state LOUD enough or LOOOOONG enough, that we need some customization options for the UI. This super bright headache of a GCD is the final stone in my pack. I'm stating my opinion, one that is shared but my guild, friends, and family (those that play that is): That this UI needs a major overhaul full of customizations, or the allowance of mods. Take Rift. (a game that was dead at launch, yes we know, blah blah meh) Now if nothing else Rift had an AMAZING UI! You could Move it, Shrink/Enlarge it, Lock it in place not matter what is was. No need to mod it in any way, you could simply change it however you liked. This, TOR's, UI overlaps itself, is massively huge and is very bright and distracting. >>>Sum: My first ever and hopefully last opinionated complaint/rant. And just my idea for what would be better, as those that complain at a problem but have no clue how to fix it aren't the best voices to listen to, you could: Take the old system and make moves on a long cooldown VERY dark (as opposed to super bright whited out), keep the new "Flash" for the ready after long cooldown and put the GCD back to as it was before the patch. (no flashes, no white out) all of the above is my opinion, and thoughts, don't trash it. Thank you for this summary. For what it's worth, I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazooty Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 The new effect only needs to be applied to abilities with an actual CD. NOT abilities that are just on the GCD. The previous system was ideal for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spor Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Mark another one down for headaches after 20 minutes or so. I will try it one more time, but if I get a repeat headache, I am basically done playing until they fix it. If it is not fixed before my sub is up then there will be no point for me to continue paying for something I cannot play. I understand some people like it, but it is making others physically sick. If that is the case, it needs to be changed, or at least made to be able to be toggled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XLauncher Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I play a Guardian, among other things. I'd like to add my voice to the gigantic pile of discontent here. This change is awful. Truly, and amazingly awful. I mean that from the depths of my heart. That's all I've got to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krypto-wyrd Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 guess the devs went home for the night. The lack of response to this is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDetour Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 How long does it take to get an update to this by the way? Of course... you'd think that a developer would have had the good sense to actually play the game they develop and see that... "HEY! THIS SYSTEM SUCKS! LET NOT DO THAT." But... that obviously didn't happen. This is the worst change BioWare has made in this game, and truly shows how much they have to learn about developing an online game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthtoph Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 At least Syylara has ability icons that one can easily differ from the GCD, all I see when not studying my hotbars is a mess of blue icons flashing nonstop, lol. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZulDrYZ4CY0 Hideous UI design, worst I've seen in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternalFinality Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 How many debacles like this will it take until Bioware wakes the hell up and allows UI mods? In other nameless MMOs, if they came out with an ill-conceived, shoddily-implemented UI "fix," you just went, installed your mod, and you were back to what you loved before. Bioware seems to love shoving things down our throat and hoping we like it. HEY. CUSTOMIZATION. Other MMOs had it years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thesseract Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I understand not everyone has a problem with the change. In fact some even prefer it. Ideally each individual person would be able to customize their UI. Unfortunately, for many of us who cannot stand the new "flash" the game is unplayable in its current state. Please do whatever is fastest to reverse this horrible mistake whether a rollback or hotfix. Then start worrying about adding the option for those who liked the new "Flashy" effect. The bottom line is people find the game unplayable in its current state. If you like the new changes feel free to say so and I hope Bioware gives the option to choose between either. Unfortunatly adding the option to choose would likely take longer than just rolling back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arendis Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I've not complained about the game previously but I feel compelled to post about this issue: the flashing and other aspects of this UI change are distracting and impede one's ability to actually see what's going on with skills. In my opinion, the way it was prior to the latest patch was just fine, so I hope there will be a rollback to that system or some option for users to select which system they use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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