PSA: Macro Sound Effects Harm People with Sensory Issues

[Luxpheras]

Hello there!

Thanks for providing your feedback regarding sound effect macros and the user experience in FINAL FANTASY XIV.

In Patch 4.1, we implemented a variety of new sound related text commands. The command "/systemsounds" can be easily turned into a macro button and will toggle the system sounds on and off when used, without having to open your audio System Configuration UI regularly.

To do this, go to System > User Macros.



Select a name and icon of your choosing, and then simply add "/systemsounds" as the text command.



You can then drag this button on to your bars for a quick and easy toggle option!

For those interested in lowering the volume instead of muting it entirely, you can do so by typing "/systemsounds [1 - 100]", i.e. "/systemsounds 50" would give you system sounds at 50% volume. Check out the 4.1 Patch Notes for all of the other new text commands that can help you easily customize your sound experience.

We understand that muting all system sounds may not be the ideal solution for those who are specifically disrupted by sound effect macros, but wish to hear other system sounds. Please rest assured that we'll be sharing this feedback and your comments with the appropriate dev. teams.

In the meantime, we hope that these macros may be of assistance to any players who wish to avoid sounds that are disruptive to their experience while adventuring in Hydaelyn.

[Kacho_Nacho]

Thank you, Luxpheras!

[Kisagami]

We understand that muting all system sounds may not be the ideal solution for those who are specifically disrupted by sound effect macros, but wish to hear other system sounds. Please rest assured that we'll be sharing this feedback and your comments with the appropriate dev. teams. In the meantime, we hope that these macros may be of assistance to any players who wish to avoid sounds that are disruptive to their experience while adventuring in Hydaelyn.

Please give the feedback to the development team. While this is a nice temporary solution, it is not a complete solution: a check box for specifically disabling user-created macro sound effects would be ideal. Thank you.

[Vstarstruck]

We understand that muting all system sounds may not be the ideal solution for those who are specifically disrupted by sound effect macros, but wish to hear other system sounds. Please rest assured that we'll be sharing this feedback and your comments with the appropriate dev. teams.

In the meantime, we hope that these macros may be of assistance to any players who wish to avoid sounds that are disruptive to their experience while adventuring in Hydaelyn.

May I ask why there was time and resources spent on making an unneeded change to MSQ dungeons while we hear no word on this?