Ask Questions for Letter from the Producer LIVE LX (UI Designer Kei Odagiri)

[Ceetee]

Would it be possible to let us add custom text in Sticker Mode? We currently have speech bubbles, but no way to say anything in them!

Normal text in the bubbles is very much needed! But adding custom text in the same style as the Duty Complete/Level Up! text, or the character name/date and time text, would also be very welcome!

[Benji41]

Having the ability to change the font color for the timer for the buffs/debuffs that you apply would be great. Just a way to make them even more distinguishable.

[VictorTheed]

Will there ever be a preview option at the MB for housing items like there is for previewing gear from the MB?

[Ceetee]

For the Chat Log UI, would it be possible to add adjustable text spacing between players' messages (e.g. Discord has "Cozy", "Compact" for text spacing) or other Accessibility Options to make it more easily readable? The text in the Chat Log is very vertically close together and is difficult to read for extended periods of time.

As a follow up to this, the ability to have player names appear in bold would be VERY nice, thank you.

[micheleuno]

Are there any plans to revamp the vendor's or the retainer's interface?

I've played this game since the beta and to put it blutly, the User Experience / Usability of most vendors is terrible, in my opinion, the biggest problem are the category selection at the start, that forces you to interact with the npc every single time until you find the correct one. I have to say thought, that Rowena's Representatives are good step in the right direction.

Is not entirely related to UI, but are there any plans to increase the texture resolution of the game (or a high resolution pack for PC)?
Some textures are so low resolution that up close (in cut scenes specially) distract from the great art direction this game has.

Thanks for your hard work!

[Wind-Krysvein]

The current job gauge sounds are very high-pitched for those of sensitive hearing. Could it be possible to add a separate audio slider for them?

[Meiri]

Would the dev team please consider better target debuff filtering? I feel that not everyone needs to know how many and how long every other SMN/BRD/WHM/AST/SCH's dots have left, and that only the most important debuffs on an enemy target should be shown, such as your own debuffs, and a limited selection including but not limited to Trick Attack, Feint/Addle, Sleep/Repose, Chain Strategem, and Doton.

As a healer, I hugely agree with this. I spend about 99% of each fight looking at the Focus Target bar rather than the active target bar because I am usually having to target other players (to give card buffs, or heals, or whatever else I need to do as a healer that requires looking at my party) instead of the boss. I would absolutely love to be able to prioritize my own buffs and debuffs on that Focus Target bar first, followed by important party debuffs like SwissArmyKnife has already listed.

[Fate_Testarossa]

Currently in the map interface non-interactable elements like quest markers and even party members can block you from clicking on interactable elements like aetherites if they're too close together. Could if be possible for the interactable elements to be predominant? Even if the icon is visually obstructed by other elements, "I know" that the aetherite is there, I'd like to be able to click on it.

You can actually use Ctrl to push other elements into the background in order to be able to click the aetheryte. A similar way to access your summoning bell is also available by pressing X in case the summoning bell is crowded by players. However, I'm not sure what other interactable elements you're talking about so I'm not sure if this is a solution for everything you wanted.

[hawksquest]

How about a UI/Hud layout specifically for Playstation users? Trying to determine the best way to setup can be very time-consuming.

[dsgawwewerfw]

I just wanna know what's magic damage and what isn't