tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813372066757919083.post4748820814911210470..comments2015-11-01T00:53:51.330+01:00Comments on More than just a Game: SW:TOR // FlashpointsMaldwizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02726258842496198525noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813372066757919083.post-78176085258155030572013-06-13T12:59:35.256+02:002013-06-13T12:59:35.256+02:00Thanks for posting your insights. I agree with you...Thanks for posting your insights. I agree with your assessment and I am also very glad that <b><i>SW:TOR</i></b> does not allow macros and add-ons. My acknowledgment of complaints in that area could be seen as a disguised criticism of the default UI. <a href="http://blessingofkings.blogspot.com/2012/02/healing-and-default-uis.html/" rel="nofollow">Rohan</a> has a very convincing post about how developers should in fact design the UI primarily from a healer’s perspective.<br /><br />Regarding the tuning of encounters I would generally embrace a step away from the fast-paced, action-oriented approach, where a mere 1 or 2 seconds decide between success and failure, towards a slower, more tactical design that demands resource management and endurance. I realise, however, that this is wishful thinking and that the current audience apparently likes twitching and dancing.Maldwizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02726258842496198525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813372066757919083.post-25216725530011945162013-06-10T11:21:32.957+02:002013-06-10T11:21:32.957+02:00I've actually got very used to the lack of mou...I've actually got very used to the lack of mouse-over macros, and I think that in some ways it's actually a boon because the devs know exactly how the game plays for all players and can tune the content accordingly. Knowing that it will always take two actions (whether it's clicks or key presses) to heal a new target puts limitations on how "twitchy" they can make encounters, and I for one am very glad about that.Shintarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16758343475446510635noreply@blogger.com