Petition for a differnt combat UI

[Renshi]

But even so... How should they revamp that skillbar? I mean, it's an MMO like others and it has to be user friendly and things. I just can't see a more user frienlier interface, unless you have one in mind that can be cool to have.

[danny52844]

But even so... How should they revamp that skillbar? I mean, it's an MMO like others and it has to be user friendly and things. I just can't see a more user frienlier interface, unless you have one in mind that can be cool to have.

friendly is relevant i hate pressing12398759843-06234 for skills i found FF11s menu to be the best thing since sliced tarutarus so maybe a skill bar for some a menu for others

[Renshi]

friendly is relevant i hate pressing12398759843-06234 for skills i found FF11s menu to be the best thing since sliced tarutarus so maybe a skill bar for some a menu for others

Seems interesting... Tell me more =)

You would use a skillbar to select a group of skills, then go into a menu and, for example, cast magic spells or weaponskills?
That could be a little time consuming while fighting. It would work if switching from a skillbar to a menu is fast as switching from a skill to another.

[Geesus]

Seems interesting... Tell me more =)

You would use a skillbar to select a group of skills, then go into a menu and, for example, cast magic spells or weaponskills?
That could be a little time consuming while fighting. It would work if switching from a skillbar to a menu is fast as switching from a skill to another.

Well it was for some but it worked really well for others. Remember, XI was released on a console first (PS2) so that was how it had to be done. But many people DID take advantage of the macro system as well so not too sure how the OP navigated that fast but yeah... it worked and again some people were so in tune with those menus they blew through them as fast or faster then traditional UIs.

[Renshi]

Well it was for some but it worked really well for others. Remember, XI was released on a console first (PS2) so that was how it had to be done. But many people DID take advantage of the macro system as well so not too sure how the OP navigated that fast but yeah... it worked and again some people were so in tune with those menus they blew through them as fast or faster then traditional UIs.

Wasn't XI only a menu-sided combat system?
I guess that macros kind of solve everything anyway =D What me and danny meant was more like a hybrid, having a skillbar + a Menu. That I guess is a lil' time consuming and maybe less user friendly.
Well, I'd say I like the one that we have now, and it only has to be bettered. Having more ways to engage battle is fine too though, but I would never change it.

[Geesus]

Wasn't XI only a menu-sided combat system?
I guess that macros kind of solve everything anyway =D What me and danny meant was more like a hybrid, having a skillbar + a Menu. That I guess is a lil' time consuming and maybe less user friendly.
Well, I'd say I like the one that we have now, and it only has to be bettered. Having more ways to engage battle is fine too though, but I would never change it.

Ahh I see. Well if they can accomodate then go for it. I just see WoW or Aion or Rift or half the other MMOs out there when I see that stinkin UI bar lol. I honestly don't even pay attention to it half the time which is why I wouldn't care if it DID go away as I have macros set and just remember where all my stuff is. Who knows, maybe when I hit the upper levels like 30, I may change my thoughts.