Suggestions for the targeting system (Discussion)

[Chocolys]

... what about adds that cast things that I need to be aware of? It'd be a giant PITA to set each new add as a focus target.

I don't remember many Adds with a barely visible attack (no aoe marker), or sneaky but lethal effect that I need to concerned about as a healer. So Focus Target on the main threat is usually enough.
And the few specific adds that you might be concerned about, you just learn to deal with them after few encounters.

But it's true it's easier to miss something as a healer since you have to especially keep your attention on both your teammates and on the enemies.
It does however give a good habit when you're playing another role with support capability, you will more naturally help your teammates with these usually rarely used support skills.

Personally I would prefer more if "invisible" attacks that can only be spotted by looking the enemy cast bar, or by noticing a specific animation, would have a visible marker. It would be easier not to miss.

Also I would not mind to be able to set a secondary Focus target, so for example I could use one on the main threat, and one of the main target of my support. (especially helpful during those large Fate to support someone not from my party)

.....The focustarget bar is too small and doesn't draw attention enough like the main target bar does.

You can scale up the Focus Target by selecting it while in Editing the UI, and by press CTRL+HOME (to cycle between various size).