[dev1156] New User Interface

[Gildrein]

• Controlling your Character
  • Mouse Controls
    There are no particular changes to mouse controls.
    More information on keyboard controls.
  • Keyboard Controls
    There are no particular changes to keyboard controls.
    More information on keyboard controls.
  • Controller Controls
    Controllers can be used as before, with the exception of the following:
    • Changes to the “Select Active Window” functionality:
      As it is now possible to have multiple windows open simultaneously, changes have been made to the next and previous window functionality.
      More information on controller controls.

• User Interface
  • The Cursor
    A cursor () will display next to currently selected options.
    Pressing the Enter key or left clicking on options that the cursor displays next to enables them.
    As a note, the cursor only displays in active windows.
    • Active and Inactive Windows
      An active window is one that is currently selected, and will be brightly lit to denote that it is active.
      In contrast, unselected windows are considered inactive and darkened out to denote their inactivity. The cursor will also not display in inactive windows.
      

      An Active Window
      

      An Inactive Window
      

  
  
  
  • Moving Windows
    Either click and drag the white border at the top of a window or click inside a window and drag while holding the shift key to move it.

    

  • Closing Windows
    Click the () icon in the upper right corner of a window to close it.
  • Fixing a Window
    Clicking on the lock icon (/) will enable you to lock or unlock the position of a window. Locked windows may not be moved.
  • Status Bar
    The Status Bar displays your HP, MP, and TP.

    

  • Dock System
    A variety of information and functions are at your disposal via the dock system. This system is displayed on-screen at all times and cannot be turned off.

    

    * The dock system icon do not currently display properly.
    • Dock System Functions
      • Displaying Vana’diel Time
      • Current Location
        The area name and your coordinates are always displayed.
      • Compass
        The top of the compass displays the direction in which your character is facing.

        

      • Network Status
        Selecting the () icon will let you check detailed network status information.

        

      • POL and Non-POL Messages
        The icon will change when you have received a message.
      • Trade Requests
        The icon will change when you have received a trade request.
      • Treasures

        

        • Casting Lots
          Selecting an item from the treasure pool will display a window where you can cast lots for that item.
        • Checking lots
          You are able to check which party members have cast lots for the treasure. Results will be displayed at the right of the treasure window.

          

      • Party Request
        The icon will change when you have received a party request.
      • Switching Window Display
        You are able to change which non-Dock System windows display and which do not.
  • Preview Window
    Hovering over categories such as items, magic, and abilities will display a preview window where you can check detailed information about the category being hovered over.
    The preview window cannot be moved, and will display either above or below the cursor depending on the cursor’s location.
    
    

    Displayed Above the Cursor
    
    
    Displayed Below the Cursor
    
    

  • Help Window
    Help text will be displayed for the currently selected item.

    

  • Check
    Text in the upper section of the window will change to display the name of the target PC.

    

  • Status Effect Icons
    Eleven status effect icons are displayed in a line.
    These status effects will display in the order they were received, regardless of whether they are beneficial or detrimental.
    Certain effects may be removed by clicking on the appropriate icon.

    

  
  
  • Shopping Window
    Buying and selling items takes place within the same shopping window.

    

  • Log Window
    A window where you can manage game logs has been added.

    

    • Icon Explanations
      • 
        Switches between chat message types such as Say and Tell.
      • 
        Displays the most recent chat log.
      • 
        Expands the log window.
      • 
        Allows sorting of the “Config” log.