Keta Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Wow. You people are just INCAPABLE of adapting, aren't you? I have zero problems; you are crippled by the slight adjustment to the level of light coming off of your buttons. Sheesh. You don't get it do you? there are people who are made physically ill by this change. There's no adapting to that. Try doing a Google search on video games and nausea. It's been well documented for a couple of decades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthtoph Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) Wow. You people are just INCAPABLE of adapting, aren't you? I have zero problems; you are crippled by the slight adjustment to the level of light coming off of your buttons. Sheesh. Adapting to what, headache and nausea? I've yet to play more than 30 mins since yesterday. Let me spell it out for you: having your peripheral vision bombard you with flashing lights from left, right and bottom part of your screen is not good for your health and can cause serious physical illness. Thank you for the feedback, bro. Edited February 8, 2012 by darthtoph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaming_ogre Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Again, it's not the skills and abilities a lot of us are talking about.. it's the headaches and dizziness the flashing is giving us. Although, I don't expect someone who uses the term "cry babies" to begin to remotely comprehend that we are physically unable to play for longer than 15 minutes since this was implemented. Each day this stays in effect is another day we are unable to play which is another day of our sub wasted due to no fault of our own. We would have been happy with a temporary roll back until they could get an option in place to turn it off/on just so we could take advantage of the time we have already paid for. If they do not get a fix for this out today that makes two days in a row that several of us have not been able to play because of actual physical pain. When this thread started and the reports of headaches, nausea and dizziness started coming in they were civil and calm. What you guys are seeing now is frustration over very little communication from anyone at BW and the inconsiderate trolling calling us names and telling us to get over it. They have put more effort into communication over the Ilum issue than this which makes some of us feel they have their priorities out of order. Is it going to take someone going to the doctor and threatening to sue because of migraines for them to actually give the impression they are listening and it matters? +1 ^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghjope Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 what have you done to the action bar animation??? it's gone from non broken, to totally broken!!! FIX IT!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sookster Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) Wow. You people are just INCAPABLE of adapting, aren't you? I have zero problems; you are crippled by the slight adjustment to the level of light coming off of your buttons. Sheesh. ............. Look up video games and sickness, you know in BF3 on the flying the jet mission (it's on rails) makes some people "seasick"? Also the GCD strobing is a no-no, strobe lights in general is unhealthy to look at. Back in the days if I ever saw a CRT computer monitor with 60Hz, I'd look away immediately, the horizontal lines were extremely noticeable and gave me headaches quickly, I only stuck with monitors 75Hz or higher. Edited February 8, 2012 by Sookster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azoic Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 They have added a poll about the UI changes http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=282753 I am glad to see they are somewhat paying attention but it's disappointing to see them not put much importance on the headaches and such. Wish they'd give option #4. "Having health problems with the new GCD graphic AND insulted by the massive downplay by other players and the Devs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlacke Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 strobe lights in general is unhealthy to look at. Not much of a clubbing type are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sookster Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Not much of a clubbing type are you? I did back in the 90's, since they're placed on the ceiling they're not an issue unless you look up at them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thesseract Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Not much of a clubbing type are you? I love raves. Doesn't mean I want the same lighting effect when I'm playing an MMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacienOrdo Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Canceled my subscription. Now I'm writing a letter to the chairman of the board along with a complaint to the better business bureau. If you wish to do the same feel free to write to.. To Lawrence F. Probst III - Chairman of the Board EA Corporate Secretary Electronic Arts Inc. 209 Redwood Shores Parkway Redwood City, CA 94065 To the better business bureau. 3033 Wilson Blvd, Suite 600 Arlington, VA 22201 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azoic Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 SO I've been keeping tabs with people through different vents while monitoring forums and surfing the web. I'm refusing to log in till we at least get an option to turn off this new GCD. One response was "when are you planning on coming back in if they don't change it?" People don't get it. Some of us CAN'T play through this. It's not going to get better just because we get "used" to it or some crap. It seriously messes with some people. This isn't an issue of some people being "prissy," we just seriously CANNOT play with this change. I have made some good friends in this game already, but people need to get a *********** clue. This isn't the same as a blaster shooting off in the distance of a battlefield. This is our hotkeys doing a VERY DIFFERENT kind of flash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlacke Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I love raves. Doesn't mean I want the same lighting effect when I'm playing an MMO I'll have to try it out tonight with some John Digweed's set playing in the background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryhmr Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I love that this new poll ignores the health issue. I am furious right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahima Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Canceled my subscription. Now I'm writing a letter to the chairman of the board along with a complaint to the better business bureau. If you wish to do the same feel free to write to.. To Lawrence F. Probst III - Chairman of the Board EA Corporate Secretary Electronic Arts Inc. 209 Redwood Shores Parkway Redwood City, CA 94065 To the better business bureau. 3033 Wilson Blvd, Suite 600 Arlington, VA 22201 LOL I do not see how people threatening to contact a paid for rating for profit non enity like the BBb is a threat to any business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionRa Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Wow. You people are just INCAPABLE of adapting, aren't you? I have zero problems; you are crippled by the slight adjustment to the level of light coming off of your buttons. Sheesh. That is not a road you want to go down, sir. That road leads to children forcing themselves to play in spite of the health issue, Youtube videos of SWtOR-induced nausea and vomiting, expose-style TV "news" reports on the dangers of online games, parents refusing to allow their children to play, parents lobbying groups petitioning Congress demanding that the game be pulled from shelves and shut down. You really do not want to go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacienOrdo Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 LOL I do not see how people threatening to contact a paid for rating for profit non enity like the BBb is a threat to any business. Its called bad publicity. Big companies.. or any company for that matter don't like it as it cuts into profits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlacke Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 That is not a road you want to go down, sir. That road leads to children forcing themselves to play in spite of the health issue, Youtube videos of SWtOR-induced nausea and vomiting, expose-style TV "news" reports on the dangers of online games, parents refusing to allow their children to play, parents lobbying groups petitioning Congress demanding that the game be pulled from shelves and shut down. You really do not want to go there. Riight... Newsflash: None of the things you wrote won't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostpenguins Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 More misquoting. I said FOR ME, the changes to the cooldowns are not as drastic as others believe them to be. That doesn't mean other's opinions are wrong, just that mine differs. The people I was talking about regarding the "sky is falling" are those threatening to cancel their subscriptions, saying Bioware is purposefully trying to cause harm to their players, Bioware is neglecting them and ignoring them, etc. Okay, I'm going to put my 2 cents in here because your spin tactic is getting terrible. When you refer to people as "sky is falling"... that implies that are overreacting. It has nothing to do with right or wrong... you just hyperbolized others responses as overreacting to the problem. I do think some people are probably overreacting, but I am not saying that I didn't say that. So stop saying you didn't say it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zordox Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 +1 to strongly disliking it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredone Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Just give us an LUA mod system. It will make us happier and save you time on trying to make everyone happy. You'll never make everyone happy, just give us the option to make the UI how WE want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micadog Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) As far as the health issue is concerned, what you are seeing at the moment is people who are immediately affected by this change. You also need to consider what the long term implications are. Players who aren't currently experiencing any problems may well develope symptoms in the future as a result of prolonged exposure. The current problems are a warning that should not be ignored. I would also mention that some other games give players the option to tone down or turn off visual effects that they find distressing. Edited February 8, 2012 by Micadog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jalyra Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I'm adding my voice to those that dislike this change to the UI. It is too bright, while the button underneath is too dark. I am unable to see what is underneath. I'm sorry, but I am not a memory wizard with 1,2,3,4,2,2,4,1,3,2,2 in my brain. I actually look at my hotbar, buffs etc. However, since this change... I am finding my eyes turning away from this monstrosity and mashing buttons in whatever order. Suggestions: Turn down the brightness and contrast between the dark and light. Make it a radial animation instead of horizontal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmi Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Wow. You people are just INCAPABLE of adapting, aren't you? I have zero problems; you are crippled by the slight adjustment to the level of light coming off of your buttons. Sheesh. I adapted just fine, game gives me a headache so I canceled my sub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyrh Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Been playing since beta, since the recent ui changes i have been getting headaches and nausea after an hour of play. On top of that the ui is now useless for telling which abilities are ready as they are always grayed out. Only way i can play atm is to not focus on the icons at all and just use my abilities without looking, like playing a piano. Please revert or give us an option to turn this hack job off or i'll have to find something else to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonshadow Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I absolutely love the change to the hotbars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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