QoL and reducing number of the buttons suggestion

[TheDustyOne]

Targeting is easily the biggest drawback to controller and is the biggest reason why I refuse healer on controller. It wouldn't be so bad if there were macros to soft-target (not hard-target) a specific party member, I at least have the hotbar space for that, but hard targeting via macros is still annoying when I need to swap back to the boss and relying on the d-pad for soft targeting is also needlessly cumbersome.

[Gemina]

Targeting is easily the biggest drawback to controller and is the biggest reason why I refuse healer on controller. It wouldn't be so bad if there were macros to soft-target (not hard-target) a specific party member, I at least have the hotbar space for that, but hard targeting via macros is still annoying when I need to swap back to the boss and relying on the d-pad for soft targeting is also needlessly cumbersome.

It's not that bad. If you're used to KBM, then I would suspect the additional button presses to target allies and enemies is horrendous, but cast time negates this if you're on controller. Since you should be weaving oGCD heals anyway, the cast time gives you ample time to select the desired party member while executing your spell. The only drawback to controller targeting that I have come across is it takes your ability away to slide cast. However, inputs you assign to the D-pad already do this, which is why you should only assign abilities and spells that are instant to those keys.

[Mr_Gyactus]

Targeting is easily the biggest drawback to controller and is the biggest reason why I refuse healer on controller. It wouldn't be so bad if there were macros to soft-target (not hard-target) a specific party member, I at least have the hotbar space for that, but hard targeting via macros is still annoying when I need to swap back to the boss and relying on the d-pad for soft targeting is also needlessly cumbersome.

some hint.

1. character configuration -> cross hotbars -> cross hotbars: HOLD. D-cross make you choose the target in the party with a circular list [1]<->[2]<->[3]<->[1]
2. /ac "Cure" <mo> you put your mouse where you want in the list and .. don't touch it xD
3 /ac "Cure" <focus> I let you guess what it does.