Small UI annoyances
dim, 03/13/2011 - 10:09
The new heart pads are a nice change: by healing as we stand on them, they turn an unintended weird behavior (running in circles) into a more efficient way to heal.
In that spirit, I thought I'd collect some other things that could be improved with relatively small UI tweaks. Has anyone else noticed odd or confusing behavior that just needs a small change?
- Trade windows prevent scrolling in chat- Even if the scroll buttons are visible, they can not be used while a trade window is open. That makes it hard for people in busy areas to discuss a trade.
- Team messages and vials are both triggered with number keys- Vials and team messages are both used via number keys (the latter using the numpad). Laptops don't have a numerical keypad, though, turning desperate efforts to heal into cries of "Hey! Follow me!". This can be fixed by changing the default key settings to avoid overlap.
- Vendor lists should be sortable to show items that you already own, and recipes that you already own/know.
dim, 03/13/2011 - 18:00
#2
Vendor lists should be
Vendor lists should be sortable to show items that you already own, and recipes that you already own/know.
^That. I brought a few recipes I already have.... and not just once.
dim, 03/13/2011 - 23:09
#3
Hmm
I agree with the most part, but the keys can be fixed if you go into options like Dogrock said, but the problem is many players dont go fully into options *I know myself learned a few new tricks with the whole option section* We should have some sort of guide on it for new players or something to help out with that.
lun, 03/14/2011 - 09:22
#4
The overlap between team
The overlap between team messages and vials seems worse if I try to use a vial while running. Macbook pro laptop.
Changing the options section definitely could help, but for the best new player experience, the default setting should just not allow this to happen even in theory.
mer, 03/16/2011 - 12:02
#5
Ya I have the same problem
Ya I have the same problem with my Mac as well thats why I randomly start saying: 11111111111 or 2222222222 etc. in runs since it gets locked on Macs due to the overlap I guess.
The team message/vial hotkey overlap seems to be specific to certain laptops. SK specifies NUMPAD# for the messages, so that would mean that the laptop keyboard is sending dual # and NUMPAD# commands per press or the operating system simply doesn't distinguish a difference.
On a laptop where you must press a modifier key (like a Fn button) to use a number pad layout this isn't an issue.