Hi all,
Two simple and obvious suggestions about the UI:
Firstly, I think those big shiny Buttons all the group members have to stand on to advance should be shown on the map like keys, key-gates and elevators.
-All too often I see the entire group run to a button one at a time, turn around and go explore that other branch that we didn't go down, then forget where the button was.
Second, don't hide my energy meters when your asking me if i want to spend 10 energy to go down the elevator.
-Once everyone has gotten into the elevator, it snaps shut, the UI is covered by pretty strips, things happen, numbers wiggle, I get dazzled by the shineys, I forget how much energy I had, then the 10 energy arrow pops up .. hmm how much Mist energy did I have? how much Crystal energy? if I go down can I craft that new recipe I just got? I don't remember! please don't hide it when your asking me to spend it.
signing off on the second idea :)