Small battle GUI suggestion

I'm not sure how easy this is to implement, but might it be possible to show the command an enemy is about to use?
I know you can see these commands in the log, but could you make it appear above the enemy?

Other FF's are a good example of this like:
http://www.9lives.be/files/images/sc...211/211507.jpg

I know it's possible to read every command in the log, but it's something I really love in FFXIII & FFXIII-2 to switch the paradigm when needed.
Ifrit is a good example for this. I use the log right now to see his commands + watch his movement to know the commands he's going to use, but having this command above his head instead of constantly checking the log would be coolness ^^.

It's just my opinion though! :D

Can't say I care either way, I personally prefer visual ques as to what move a monster will be using rather than floating text.

I guess this would help people who have a hard time with fights such as Ifrit where missing a visual note can be devestating.

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Originally Posted by Finalfreak

I'm not sure how easy this is to implement, but might it be possible to show the command an enemy is about to use?
I know you can see these commands in the log, but could you make it appear above the enemy?

Other FF's are a good example of this like:
http://www.9lives.be/files/images/sc...211/211507.jpg

I know it's possible to read every command in the log, but it's something I really love in FFXIII & FFXIII-2 to switch the paradigm when needed.
Ifrit is a good example for this. I use the log right now to see his commands + watch his movement to know the commands he's going to use, but having this command above his head instead of constantly checking the log would be coolness ^^.

It's just my opinion though! :D

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Nice post. What you said. Now that you point it out, this should be a fundamental necessity.

Well, we kind of have this when it matters. Ifrit's eruptions, for example, are accompanied by a specific visual trigger. That said, I would not be opposed to this at all. Be wary, though, the "why don't you just have a button to press and the NM will be dead in a second" people will soon pop their heads in here.

All in all, honest request.

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Originally Posted by Jynx

Can't say I care either way, I personally prefer visual ques as to what move a monster will be using rather than floating text.

I guess this would help people who have a hard time with fights such as Ifrit where missing a visual note can be devestating.

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I'm used to watch the visuals too from FFXI and FFXIV now for a while. But after playing a few days FFXIII-2 for platinum trophy, I noticed how usefull this might be for new players on Ifrit or upcomming primes.

God the FF13 interface looks good.

Hope 2.0 looks sharp like that.

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Originally Posted by Answa

Well, we kind of have this when it matters. Ifrit's eruptions, for example, are accompanied by a specific visual trigger. That said, I would not be opposed to this at all. Be wary, though, the "why don't you just have a button to press and the NM will be dead in a second" people will soon pop their heads in here.

All in all, honest request.

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Hehe, they can say whatever they want :). I played FFXI for a very long time & got used to watching the visuals, so I'm not complaining about the current system. It's just a nice add imo, that's all. ^^

Makes ya wonder why the UI doesn't look that good to begin with!

That aside, the enemy cast bar would be a nice addition.

Also should have been posted in UI section not general :x

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Originally Posted by GreyJorildyn

Makes ya wonder why the UI doesn't look that good to begin with!

That aside, the enemy cast bar would be a nice addition.

Also should have been posted in UI section not general :x

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Ow.. my fault.. I noticed the section now after your mention..
Very sorry. I hope an admin will move it :)

It'll get moved, they always do!

That being said, I agree 100%. It'd be super helpful in big fights where knowing what's being cast is important.

Yes! In addition to removing the unnecessary obscurity regarding enemy moves and their timing, it would present the names of the enemy moves, which often go unnoticed despite the localization work put into them. Personally I like knowing the names of moves, both simply because I enjoy them aesthetically, and because it provides a unique standard name for players to use to refer to them.

I would like it just because it would look awesome.
what the guy above me said.

I couldn't care less either way, but I can support this.

This is some sort of bump, I know, but Admin, could you please move this topic to the User Interface section? :) It might have some more chance there to be seen by developers.
Thank you! ^^

I like this suggestion.

Keep in mind, it will take away the discovery portion of fighting bosses. Part of what makes the Ifrit and Mog battles so fun and interesting at first is trying to figure out what their 'tells' are. (poses, the pom colors).

It's a great idea though, and I would very much like to see this implemented as the Libra spell or ability.

As a spell, a WHM (or Arcanist) could cast it on mobs which would reveal the mobs' ability popups to the party. As in other FF games, certain boss monsters would be resistant or immune to it which would preserve the mystery and challenge when fighting them

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Originally Posted by Zantetsuken

Keep in mind, it will take away the discovery portion of fighting bosses. Part of what makes the Ifrit and Mog battles so fun and interesting at first is trying to figure out what their 'tells' are. (poses, the pom colors).

It's a great idea though, and I would very much like to see this implemented as the Libra spell or ability.

As a spell, a WHM (or Arcanist) could cast it on mobs which would reveal the mobs' ability popups to the party. As in other FF games, certain boss monsters would be resistant or immune to it which would preserve the mystery and challenge when fighting them

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This sounds like an awesome idea :)

This is a wonderful idea, I'm for anything that eliminates having to stare at the chat log instead of the fight.

@Redace0: I don't know most of the enemy moves because I filtered out everything in battle except for "Successful attacks by enemies". With Party damage turned off it seems to only show AOE enemy WS's with long windup times which was my intention (when I changed my log to that I was at the stretch of leves with tons of Puks in them where not dodging a backflip was sometimes a 1-shot). I'm not sure if that's what everyone is doing, but it explains some people not knowing the moves =P