Target window two thumbs up!

Finora · 10-24-2012, 08:13 PM

I'm appreciating the Vanguard-like distance indicator on the target window. It's a small thing but nice nevertheless.

Terrogaunt · 10-24-2012, 08:23 PM

Glad you like it SMILEY

The next update will set it to default to off (since not everyone wants to see it). When that happens, just be sure to re-enable it from Options>User Interface>Name and Chat Bubble

Lylah · 10-24-2012, 11:58 PM

Curious what determines this (hitbox?)- was in Sleeper's Tomb solo instance and had Frost at 0 distance when it would have been 10+ meters with other mobs (while zero for these others mobs means standing in the same spot.)

Will look again after update.

ZUES · 10-25-2012, 01:51 AM

I noticed this today. Forgive me but why is distance important? If we get agro the numbers drop like a rock. Wow. Is there some strat in this or something I'm missing here?

Neiloch · 10-25-2012, 03:12 AM

ZUES wrote:

I noticed this today. Forgive me but why is distance important? If we get agro the numbers drop like a rock. Wow. Is there some strat in this or something I'm missing here?

Wow.

Yes. there are lots and lots of strats dependent on distance. So many fights. Right now we get someone to figure out distances and mark them for reference since that particular person/class doesn't need to move much to be effective. Simply playing a ranger needs almost constant awareness of distance to target.

Lethlian · 10-25-2012, 03:06 PM

I have to agree I love this new distance mechanic in the target window. If possible I would love to implore you guys having this feature added to live asap

Respectfully,

Lethlian

lodgepark8485 · 10-25-2012, 11:37 PM

Would be really nice to have the ability to change the color of the displaying number depending on the distance too. Similar to targets health percentage colors. So for example wizards know when they're within 10 meters at a quick glance for Thunderclap, fusion, etc. And for others knowing when they've jousted out far enough for an AE. Seeing a color is alot faster to register than reading a number.

Soresha · 10-26-2012, 05:05 PM

Nice addition! As someone who came from Vanguard I've missed this.

Can we have the rotating compass point arrow graphic showing which direction the target is in too please

And if we're stealing things from that game.... encounter window?? pleasepleaseomgplease? Come on, you've got my hopes up now. Don't let me down. I'll wait. SMILEY

Drumstix · 11-10-2012, 03:21 AM

Posted bug and an inquiry here:

http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2o...topic_id=524054

Barx · 11-13-2012, 12:25 AM

One quick suggestion: the option to enable the distance meter should be under Options>User Interface>Targeting Windows, not where it currently is under Name & Chat Bubble.

The name & chat bubble is the stuff that appears over a mob's head in the 3D game world, and the distance meter has nothing to do with that element. It's purely an element of the target / implied target windows, so it really makes more sense for the option for it to be under Targeting Windows.

(I say this because it took me far too long to find this option in the options window... heh)

10-24-2012, 08:13 PM	#1
Finora Tester Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,423	I'm appreciating the Vanguard-like distance indicator on the target window. It's a small thing but nice nevertheless. __________________ Lady Finora Mystic of Prism Everfrost(Grobb) Finora of Valiant Knights Test Server

10-24-2012, 08:23 PM	#2
Terrogaunt Developer Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 142	Glad you like it The next update will set it to default to off (since not everyone wants to see it). When that happens, just be sure to re-enable it from Options>User Interface>Name and Chat Bubble

10-24-2012, 11:58 PM	#3
Lylah Tester Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 87	Curious what determines this (hitbox?)- was in Sleeper's Tomb solo instance and had Frost at 0 distance when it would have been 10+ meters with other mobs (while zero for these others mobs means standing in the same spot.) Will look again after update. __________________ Breu Test Server

10-25-2012, 03:12 AM	#5
Neiloch Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,430	ZUES wrote: I noticed this today. Forgive me but why is distance important? If we get agro the numbers drop like a rock. Wow. Is there some strat in this or something I'm missing here? Wow. Yes. there are lots and lots of strats dependent on distance. So many fights. Right now we get someone to figure out distances and mark them for reference since that particular person/class doesn't need to move much to be effective. Simply playing a ranger needs almost constant awareness of distance to target. __________________

10-26-2012, 05:05 PM	#8
Soresha Tester Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 663	Nice addition! As someone who came from Vanguard I've missed this. Can we have the rotating compass point arrow graphic showing which direction the target is in too please And if we're stealing things from that game.... encounter window?? pleasepleaseomgplease? Come on, you've got my hopes up now. Don't let me down. I'll wait. __________________

10-25-2012, 01:51 AM	#4
ZUES Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 814	I noticed this today. Forgive me but why is distance important? If we get agro the numbers drop like a rock. Wow. Is there some strat in this or something I'm missing here?

10-25-2012, 03:06 PM	#6
Lethlian Lord Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 65	I have to agree I love this new distance mechanic in the target window. If possible I would love to implore you guys having this feature added to live asap Respectfully, Lethlian

10-25-2012, 11:37 PM	#7
lodgepark8485 Loremaster Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 30	Would be really nice to have the ability to change the color of the displaying number depending on the distance too. Similar to targets health percentage colors. So for example wizards know when they're within 10 meters at a quick glance for Thunderclap, fusion, etc. And for others knowing when they've jousted out far enough for an AE. Seeing a color is alot faster to register than reading a number.

11-10-2012, 03:21 AM	#9
Drumstix Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 355	Posted bug and an inquiry here: http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2o...topic_id=524054 __________________ ___________________________ [DrumsUI] author @ EQ2Interface.com

11-13-2012, 12:25 AM	#10
Barx Server: Antonia Bayle Guild: Mayhem Rank: Officers Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Manors of Mithaniel, New Halas Posts: 3,480	One quick suggestion: the option to enable the distance meter should be under Options>User Interface>Targeting Windows, not where it currently is under Name & Chat Bubble. The name & chat bubble is the stuff that appears over a mob's head in the 3D game world, and the distance meter has nothing to do with that element. It's purely an element of the target / implied target windows, so it really makes more sense for the option for it to be under Targeting Windows. (I say this because it took me far too long to find this option in the options window... heh)