Suggestion: Use Door/Device Automatically if Key is in Possession (Dungeons)

[Cach]

I don't necessarily disagree, but OP's example is literally the worst example to pick.

There's a certain number of tiny keys for a certain number of doors and its very possible that parties don't get them all. Therefore is only logical and good design that the player has the option of backing out of opening a door.

Not saying that every single door or lever needs this confirmation window, just wanted to point out that there are situations were is warranted.

[Azuri]

The actual fix to the problem is to Toto-Rak the rest of ARR dungeons and remove all the interactables entirely.

[AngelCheese77]

I don't necessarily disagree, but OP's example is literally the worst example to pick.

There's a certain number of tiny keys for a certain number of doors and its very possible that parties don't get them all. Therefore is only logical and good design that the player has the option of backing out of opening a door.

Not saying that every single door or lever needs this confirmation window, just wanted to point out that there are situations were is warranted.

Need a key to open the first door to continue the dungeon in the beginning. You then have the green key after the first mini-boss to use on the door behind you. The green key only goes in that door

[Remolia]

"Do you want to use this key item (that has no other purpose) on this mandatory interactable that you need to progress?"

Ofc not! Wot am I, a porter?? I have other players to this.

[Gemina]

This entire post likely took you more time to write than the combined amount of time it would take you to press all of the "YES TO OPEN LOCK" boxes that you will ever encounter in FF14.

OP actually did what I criticize so many others for not doing. Instead of just complaining, or making a suggestion that involves heavy resources then bailing out of the thread; they mentioned the issue, why it is one, provided a suggestion, and asked for feedback. Totally did everything right. Well, almost.

Unfortunately, it's bit verbose, with the most important clause being mentioned last instead of first:

"Please change it so that when anyone in a dungeon has the needed key or item for a door or device, it uses it instantly, and removes the pop-up that appears. It is an unnecessary step, as there is always the required amount of keys in a dungeon to open all doors, and you will always find the item needed to use a device. I am uncertain if this is in regards to just ARR dungeons, but they've done some revamps of some, so why not add this?"

Thank you!

This alone opens and closes quite nicely. Don't need any of the other stuff.

[Imora]

I just want it to default select Yes With a controller so I don't have to select it before mashing the button again.

Currently the default selection is No.

[PirateRyanG]

OP actually did what I criticize so many others for not doing. Instead of just complaining, or making a suggestion that involves heavy resources then bailing out of the thread; they mentioned the issue, why it is one, provided a suggestion, and asked for feedback. Totally did everything right. Well, almost.

Unfortunately, it's bit verbose, with the most important clause being mentioned last instead of first:

"Please change it so that when anyone in a dungeon has the needed key or item for a door or device, it uses it instantly, and removes the pop-up that appears. It is an unnecessary step, as there is always the required amount of keys in a dungeon to open all doors, and you will always find the item needed to use a device. I am uncertain if this is in regards to just ARR dungeons, but they've done some revamps of some, so why not add this?"

Thank you!

This alone opens and closes quite nicely. Don't need any of the other stuff.

Yes. But when I explained why it likely isn't possible he gave me a ridiculous response. Something like 'hmm must be the wind'.

He is so adamant that this must be done he ignoring or belittling comments that suggest why it may not be as easy as he thinks.

[Solarra]

Yes, it's annoying to have to confirm that you really do want to progress through a dungeon when the only alternative would be to stand in front of the door until you get booted out. Obviously you want to progress. It would be a small QoL change that I'd welcome, personally.

As to Haauke Manor, they could change the tiny keys needed for progression to 'Large keys' or something so that it's clear what's optional to pick up and what is not. I can't think of anywhere else where the key/lever etc could be used to open optional areas as well.

[AngelCheese77]

OP actually did what I criticize so many others for not doing. Instead of just complaining, or making a suggestion that involves heavy resources then bailing out of the thread; they mentioned the issue, why it is one, provided a suggestion, and asked for feedback. Totally did everything right. Well, almost.

Unfortunately, it's bit verbose, with the most important clause being mentioned last instead of first:

"Please change it so that when anyone in a dungeon has the needed key or item for a door or device, it uses it instantly, and removes the pop-up that appears. It is an unnecessary step, as there is always the required amount of keys in a dungeon to open all doors, and you will always find the item needed to use a device. I am uncertain if this is in regards to just ARR dungeons, but they've done some revamps of some, so why not add this?"

Thank you!

This alone opens and closes quite nicely. Don't need any of the other stuff.

I stated the rest in case there were players who have forgotten about such a thing, or didn't know about it yet as they haven't gotten there.

But thanks for the feedback!

[TaleraRistain]

I don't necessarily disagree, but OP's example is literally the worst example to pick.

There's a certain number of tiny keys for a certain number of doors and its very possible that parties don't get them all. Therefore is only logical and good design that the player has the option of backing out of opening a door.

Not saying that every single door or lever needs this confirmation window, just wanted to point out that there are situations were is warranted.

Yeah Haukke isn't the best example. You do need two Tiny Keys to progress, one on each level. But you can pick up extras to get the optional doors. So it makes sense to ask if you really want to use the Tiny Key you have, since it may mean you have to go back and pick up another for the mandatory door or cell.

I don't necessarily disagree with the OP either. If it's a situation where there's only one option, then I could see the suggestion being a nice QoL. They could stand to do it in WP with things like the grease, too.