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UI probably out on 21 , what to do until then ?

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UI probably out on 21 , what to do until then ?

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Thaltom
02.09.2012 , 06:18 PM | #51
Quote: Originally Posted by StrikeOfLight View Post
Because they added flashing effects on the UI in the last patch.
I hope they let me keep the UI changes because I actually like them, but I want everyone who is having a hard time to be helped. Just thought I should mention that so you don't think I am completely heartless.
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Mikkeos
02.09.2012 , 06:18 PM | #52
Quote: Originally Posted by Thaltom View Post
I highlighted the important parts. They got skimmed over.
Those flashes don't happen at the same time, every 1.5 seconds on the border of the screen.
those usually happen in the center of the screen, right where most people are looking at.

They don't cause the brain to tell the eyes to look left, right and bottom at the very same moment every 1.5 seconds.
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bsmolke
02.09.2012 , 06:19 PM | #53
I actually like the new UI, reminds me a little more of WoW when you'd get a blink to show that a CD finished.
This game has had flashing lights since day 1, it seems far fetched that the UI is the source of the issue when there's being flashing lights the whole time.
I hope they have an option to get UI animation for those of us that aren't complaining.

Lastly, I knew StrikeOfLight would post in here, every time I see a thread on the UI he comes in complaining

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Ansultares
02.09.2012 , 06:21 PM | #54
Quote: Originally Posted by Derbefrier View Post
They ARE fixing it so again how does this justify a refund?
Because the changes were pointless and unnecessary?

I'd love to see a statement as to why they've gone through four GCD UI animations since release.

Especially when most agree the original GCD UI animation was fine. Was it somehow the source of ability delay? What's with the hardline approach to sc****** any previous mechanic or feature, even if it was working/successful?

It just seems really strange, almost reflective of some internal issues within the development team; I've been through that before with WAR, and I know developers are every bit as much human beings as the players, and are just as prone to becoming petty.

Anyway, there's no need to be appreciative when they're fixing something they needlessly broke. I wouldn't put it past them, or any developer at this point, to intentionally break something just so they can "fix" it and say, "hey, look, we care, we fixed it."

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Kabjat
02.09.2012 , 06:22 PM | #55
Quote: Originally Posted by Xariyth View Post
Same for my wife. Highly prone to migraines. She isn't having any issues with migraines.

I actually have liked the change. I barely pay attention directly to the bar and the flash is a nice thing that is easily caught in the peripheral to know I can do something else...

Now, if BW would only put in some other kind of flashy thing so let me know when procs happen...
Like I said earlier...I wonder if people who click are more affected. I too have liked the change, but I barely look at my bars. The change helps me see when a key ability is off CD but not because I have to actually LOOK at it. I can just see it better from the corner of my eye.

Here again, all those who have been overly defensive, I certainly have not suggested there ISN'T a problem. There clearly is, to have so many people reporting problems. Just because I myself don't have a problem doesn't in any way mean there ISN'T a problem. I am VERY glad BW is addressing this and taking a step toward PLAYER CHOICE.

May this be a herald of MANY MORE PLAYER CHOICES to come! xD
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GetPloughed
02.09.2012 , 06:22 PM | #56
This leaves me so confused, people are claiming to be actually sick from this UI, I don't get sick from it, it just annoys me and well I don't game to get annoyed.

So BioWare decides to provide everyone with multiple options, that's a good start, but it's going to take TWO WEEKS to launch it. Why not roll back to the last update RIGHT NOW, and then release your new **** in two weeks.

This decision to keep something implemented in your game for two weeks, when the majority of players think it's terrible, goes beyond the capabilities of my mind. I just don't understand, does BioWare not know how a MMO works? This isn't a one time purchase where people who didn't like Dragon Age 2 just put it down and never played it again(though they still whine on the forums, go figure), you need people to continue to pay for this game, and decisions like this, leave even the hardcore BioWare nuthuggers wondering if they should stick with playing this game or not.

I've already told multiple people who were planning on buying this game because just last week I was riding this hardcore to not waste their money because BioWare is showing they don't know what to do in a MMO. Taking the worst aspects of WoW and putting it in SWTOR but yet leaving the things Blizzard actually did right and not using it. Baffling. And then the cherry on top is taking the thing that killed Warhammer and putting it in SWTOR. Beyond baffling.

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EvilGoodOne
02.09.2012 , 06:22 PM | #57
Gonna replay mass effect 1 and 2, finish every mission and stuff to get good save file to transfer to ME3.
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Thaltom
02.09.2012 , 06:23 PM | #58
Quote: Originally Posted by EvilGoodOne View Post
Gonna replay mass effect 1 and 2, finish every mission and stuff to get good save file to transfer to ME3.
You haven't already? They've been out for how long now?
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Derbefrier
02.09.2012 , 06:24 PM | #59
Quote: Originally Posted by Ansultares View Post
Because the changes were pointless and unnecessary?

I'd love to see a statement as to why they've gone through four GCD UI animations since release.

Especially when most agree the original GCD UI animation was fine. Was it somehow the source of ability delay? What's with the hardline approach to sc****** any previous mechanic or feature, even if it was working/successful?

It just seems really strange, almost reflective of some internal issues within the development team; I've been through that before with WAR, and I know developers are every bit as much human beings as the players, and are just as prone to becoming petty.
pointless and unessesary is debatable and and that opinion can change dependeing on who you ask but thats not what this thread is about. the OP wants a refund because the flashing lights make him sick so he cant play. so i will ask more directly
How can Bioware be held responsible for another persons medical condition?

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Ansultares
02.09.2012 , 06:24 PM | #60
Quote: Originally Posted by Kabjat View Post
I too have liked the change, but I barely look at my bars.
Are you level 50? Is every single one of your hotbar slots filled?