Target nearby NPC (F8) Please fix

[Dihlyte]

For years, target nearby NPC always prioritized objects/NPC.

Now, (since the November update) it prioritizes a monster over objects and NPC's.

99% of the time, you will want to target an object/NPC instead of a monster that is 100 yalms away.


Please adjust the "Confirm/Select" option to function as F8 did prior to the November Update.

Suggestion:

-Confirm/Select (Gamepad) Enter (Keyboard)
Function- to perform as F8 did prior to the November 2024 update.
(Prioritizing objects over monsters.)

Reason:

-Players wishing to target objects can use Confirm/Select/Enter to target objects instead of enemies.
-Players wishing to target enemies instead of objects can use Button Combination+Select/Confirm or F8.

Everyone is happy.


Currently there is no option to target objects easily. (There was prior to the November 2024 update.)

Please and thank you.

[Zenion]

Right now we have /targetbnpc, which targets only battle capable NPCs, and /targetnpc, which targets any NPC; maybe add a third command which targets only non-combat NPCs, and offer players a menu setting to choose which of these F8 will use? (And maybe a text command to change the setting without having to navigate through the menu every time?)

[Dihlyte]

I updated the original post to further minimize and clarify the request.

I still very much wish this to be addressed, as it makes playing FFXI significantly and dramatically much more logical, sensible, and enjoyable.

As it stands, not making this adjustment creates a frustrating experience for players not only while doing missions, but also while doing pretty much all content.

Please, I find this adjustment extremely important to everyday gaming in FFXI. Thank you.

[Dihlyte]

This issue is still proving to be a problem with targeting.

I wish to continue playing on gamepad, and not need to use the keyboard.

Please consider the option to adjust the Select/confirm button, or to adjust the R1+X (button combination + select confirm) button to target objects as a priority over monsters.