New "Macro Strings", Macro's Reborn!

[Eeek]

I'm confused. Did the Dev Team recently remove the /macro set # and /macro book # commands from the game?

This is a solution to a problem that was addressed a long time ago. I'd be disappointed if the Dev Team spent valuable time overhauling the macro system again when the game has more pressing concerns.

[kingfury]

I'm confused. Did the Dev Team recently remove the /macro set # and /macro book # commands from the game?
This is a solution to a problem that was addressed a long time ago. I'd be disappointed if the Dev Team spent valuable time overhauling the macro system again when the game has more pressing concerns.

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Nope, those are still working fine ^^ And they did in fact address the separate issue of adding more macros to the system as well as a way to quickly navigate to them.

The issue that I'm proposing needs addressing, however, is a separate one altogether though. I'm not sure about how others play the game, but for me(as a DD), having to spam up to 6+ macros to get the most out of using a weapon skill each time currently is not very efficient. An example:

swap gear + ws(up to 3 macros) > swap gear > TP(up to 4-5 macros depending on weapon of choice), per 100TP(which is like every few seconds with max haste going)

This is getting to be quite the chore ^^ and equates to re-evaluating the possibilities of finding a smoother solution. Now just imagine for a second being able to hit one macro to do everything listed above. I don't really want to use Windower and other things of the sort, so I'm asking the Devs to revisit the macro system based on looking at the possibilities for a smoother, more efficient option. That isn't impossible by the way! It would only take some thinking and tinkering to find the most practical solution.

Granted, it isn't the end of the world, and I've come to terms with making the best out of the current options, but it CAN be fine tuned to run even smoother which would change the gameplay for the better for all. If "Improving Gameplay" isn't a pressing issue, then I'm not sure what is o.o

If you're unaffected by this issue, then I understand why you would feel this way, but I have to deal with it every time I play ^^. So I would be VERY pleased if they took even a moment to consider the overhaul of the current macro system, since their job as Developers is married to creating the BEST player experience possible.

[Camate]

While we can see the plus sides of the suggestion, there are some pitfalls involved as well. Being able to string together multiple macros would put too much of an emphasis on automation and that is a direction that the development team does not want to move toward.

Though I can’t promise a specific date, the development team is looking into UI and macro revamps for the future.

[kingfury]

While we can see the plus sides of the suggestion, there are some pitfalls involved as well. Being able to string together multiple macros would put too much of an emphasis on automation and that is a direction that the development team does not want to move toward.

Though I can’t promise a specific date, the development team is looking into UI and macro revamps for the future.

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/kneel Thank you again Camate for lending an ear and taking the time out to post feedback. /salute Feedback from you all is the most I can ever ask for ^^ /

Stringing multiple macros would be the holy grail, but if it's not the direction the Dev Team wishes to go in, I can understand.

Does this in fact kill the possibility of at least having one String per Macro(Versus multiple)? I'm sure if the Devs are in fact planning on Revamping the UI, it will be a great jump towards the "more efficient macros" direction, so I feel relieved to know this ^^/

Also, Camate, did you get my Adoption request? I'm an orphaned(as in "currently freelancing" ^^) young artist looking for a Development Team home /Kingfury readies "Puppy Dog Eyes"!

[Camate]

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/kneel Thank you again Camate for lending an ear and taking the time out to post feedback /salute Feedback from you all is the most I can ever ask for ^^ /

Stringing multiple macros would be the holy grail, but if it's not the direction the Dev Team wishes to go in, I can understand.

Does this in fact kill the possibility of at least having one String per Macro(Versus multiple)? I'm sure if the Devs are in fact planning on Revamping the UI, it will be a great jump towards the "more efficient macros" direction, so I feel relieved to know this ^^/

Also, Camate, did you get my Adoption request? I'm an orphaned young artist looking for a Development Team home /cheer

I'm not so sure about adoption, but if it's a job you are looking for, take a look at
Sqaure Enix's career page . This was the gateway for many of us that work here and it is always worthwhile to check it out!

Your art work looks fantastic and I have no doubt you will find an art related job somewhere^^

[kingfury]

I'm not so sure about adoption, but if it's a job you are looking for, take a look at
Sqaure Enix's career page . This was the gateway for many of us that work here and it is always worthwhile to check it out!
Your art work looks fantastic and I have no doubt you will find an art related job somewhere^^

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\(^^)/ */cheer*
/Kingfury uses Puppy Dog Eyes!

Thank you tons Camate! I'll definitely check it out! /kneel

[Alhanelem]

I'm not so sure about adoption, but if it's a job you are looking for, take a look at
Sqaure Enix's career page . This was the gateway for many of us that work here and it is always worthwhile to check it out!

Your art work looks fantastic and I have no doubt you will find an art related job somewhere^^

i guess the question is do all of the community team members and forum moderators necessarily have to live in SoCal?

(Does Square Enix publish any titles from north american studios?)

[Keyln]

While we can see the plus sides of the suggestion, there are some pitfalls involved as well. Being able to string together multiple macros would put too much of an emphasis on automation and that is a direction that the development team does not want to move toward.

Though I can’t promise a specific date, the development team is looking into UI and macro revamps for the future.

I would like to point out that it isn't automatic macros necessarily that most people want, but the ability to swap gear in and out with a single button press. The way it is now is a big problem.

For example, when I play Summoner, when I use a Blood Pact, I have to press three buttons. The first button is to activate my Blood Pact, as well as swap in my Blood Pact Delay - gear, then I press a second button to swap in my avatar magic optimization/physical optimization/summoning magic optimization gear, and then I need to press a third button to swap in my avatar perpetuation optimization set (No perpetuation cost kupo!).

In short, I need to press three buttons to do one job. If I can limit to one button, that'd be great.

[kingfury]

I would like to point out that it isn't automatic macros necessarily that most people want, but the ability to swap gear in and out with a single button press. The way it is now is a big problem.
For example, when I play Summoner, when I use a Blood Pact, I have to press three buttons. The first button is to activate my Blood Pact, as well as swap in my Blood Pact Delay - gear, then I press a second button to swap in my avatar magic optimization/physical optimization/summoning magic optimization gear, and then I need to press a third button to swap in my avatar perpetuation optimization set (No perpetuation cost kupo!).
In short, I need to press three buttons to do one job. If I can limit to one button, that'd be great.

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/Agreed, This is in essence the basis of my proposed concept in a nutshell. Granted, I opted for even more power with group strings which would pull in up to 3 macros at once per macro line ^^; but the request is the same overall. Pressing "One" macro to handle a complete gear swap would be ideal.

I pray that whatever the revamped Macro UI comes out to be, it answers, at the very least, this request.

Thanks for the feedback /

[Fiarlia]

UI revamps? Well this comes as a pleasant surprise. Now I'm quite intrigued. >_>