Complexity/Sensory Overload

[Gemina]

Hey, it could be worse...



In all seriousness though, I do get the frustration. I play on controller, and main SCH, and it is nothing short of playing Chopin's Op 28 No. 15 as nearly all abilities are consistently utilized. WHM is right on its heels with the demand, as not having a pet reduces the hotbars by 1.

I'm not going to tell you to "get better". I'm just chiming in to mention that I understand how advanced the UI and controls are. So much so that not only must you be practical, but you have to keep playing to maintain your skill level with the UI, and also get better with it. Try not to edit your hotbar/hotkeys too much, and let muscle memory take over.

[Alexftw]

Hey, it could be worse...



In all seriousness though, I do get the frustration. I play on controller, and main SCH, and it is nothing short of playing Chopin's Op 28 No. 15 as nearly all abilities are consistently utilized. WHM is right on its heels with the demand, as not having a pet reduces the hotbars by 1.

I'm not going to tell you to "get better". I'm just chiming in to mention that I understand how advanced the UI and controls are. So much so that not only must you be practical, but you have to keep playing to maintain your skill level with the UI, and also get better with it. Try not to edit your hotbar/hotkeys too much, and let muscle memory take over.

Exactly what I mean't. ^ (we don't need more skills anymore or controllers wont be able to play but we don't need less either).

[Vinceroth]

I've been a long time running MMO player, and I understand what the OP is trying to state...but...they are completely forgetting that the more you play a role the easier it becomes. I cannot begin to tell you how many times I've played a DPS role and I rarely even look at the hotbars. Not even a full second would pass when I glance down or use the edge of my vision to notice I have a flashing proc. Poor UI placement and management would easily spell the doom for anyone. Before you start complaining about the complexity of the game you should spend more time researching and modifying your own UI to better fit your needs. I've managed to get my party list next to my hotbars so that I can see them both in one glance. Boss casting easy fix is to focus target and I've placed that next to my hotbars as well. SE added in the UI management for a reason and before you start going off complaining about the overload you should spend more time in the UI adjustment features.