UI/action bar question...

[Seirra_Lanzce]

I don't think something like that was said. Plus, it doesn't make sense, maybe only if by 'old players' you mean players from XI, since XIV never had a list combat UI (or you are referring only to the menu).

No, Nyx is half right there, YoshiP did mention it is for the XIV users who are used to the 1.0 UI schematics controls... and only controls.. mostly the keyboard only users.. not the keyboard&mouse users. That what i remembered him talking about Controls... not UI :P

[Maxwell]

The XI list UI is a legagy from previous turn based titles. Since a list UI does not fit non-turn based gameplay, they had to pair it with the macro system. They are inseparable and cannot stand on their own within the context of non turn based and faster paced systems.

I do hate the whole pressing 111222345...and so forth...of course this might be a losing arguement but I just wanted to restate my thoughts on the matter.

So.... you hate pressing keyboard keys ? I'd like you to expand on that because the statement makes no sence to me.

[Allistar]

The XI list UI is a legagy from previous turn based titles. Since a list UI does not fit non-turn based gameplay, they had to pair it with the macro system. They are inseparable and cannot stand on their own within the context of non turn based and faster paced systems.
So.... you hate pressing keyboard keys ? I'd like you to expand on that because the statement makes no sence to me.

I'm perfectly comfortable with a list/menu UI and the macro system that goes along with it...for the 7yrs I played XI there seemed to be alot of other players that seemed to think it was ok...it worked.
Never said I hated pressing keyboard keys...I hate having to press them if I have a gamepad in my hand and a macro system that should alleviate any extra button presses...
look the action bar UI might be perfect for the majority of you...I get it...I understand...but for someone like me who uses a gamepad i just prefer the old system from XI...I'm not trying to convince anyone that one is better over the other...thats an opinion based arguement...I was just asking if there was anyone else who feels like I do and if there is that possibility of ever having that choice implemented in the game, if after 10yrs SE is now looking to change/adjust there UI, obviously it worked for them and every sub who is still playing up to this point...it can't be that bad.

[Allistar]

Hence why I wouldn't want them in my groups.

noted

But make sure you add an automatic party warning that you're using it.

So I know never to party with you again.

...and noted.

[Firon]

I hated the menus in XI before my friend told me i could make macro's i almost wanted to quit the game.

[Kirito]

Wouldn't it be impossible to have an automatic party warning since the add on will only be on his pc and not on others...

[Wolfie]

Wouldn't it be impossible to have an automatic party warning since the add on will only be on his pc and not on others...

No...? There are a lot of addons in other games that do auto-raid warnings or notify other addons.

[Valmonte]

XI was set up like an old command system and is far to slow and bulky to keep up to standards of faster paced combat.

[Wilan]

Also I never made a macro with just one skill. It would be nice to have a choice tho.

I take you didn't play red mage

[madolyn]

The slower pace was never an issue when we used skillchains and magic burst...

You missed what I meant completely. It wasn't that slow pace caused issues... It's a completely different paced game. Skill Chains and magic bursts left plenty of time to react.

Imagine trying to combo or skill chain in XIV where you would have to get into position and then find your skill. No matter how good you become at navigating a menu, pressing "1-0" will always be more efficient and quicker. I tried to navigate the spells menu once when I played Red Mage in XI and it seemed so inefficient and unnecessary. XI had ALT 1-0 and CTRL 1-0 for a reason.