[request]Action bars

hesa · 04/01/14, 07:22 AM

I wonder if it is possible to add more action bars, 1 thru 5 not enough, adding another 5 spots would be great total of 10 spots 0 thru 9. thank you

skyraker · 04/01/14, 07:40 AM

I'm pretty sure ZO intended for us to only be able to use 5 abilities (plus your ultimate ability slot) at one time, so even if it were possible it may not be something they want done.

hesa · 04/01/14, 07:51 AM

I can understand the simpler ui for xbox and playstation but for pc players that have played many mmo's have come to like and prefer a more complete ui. and since its an add on not a change to code its an optional choice to use or not use. current layout is great for casual players but i feel it should be up to the player base to decide what they wish to have access to to make their personal gaming enjoyable. of course its not a make or break deal for myself i love this game i will adapt ( keyboard macros ftw ) . just my input on this element of the ui.

Pawkette · 04/01/14, 07:56 AM

This breaks the design of the game, and can easily give people an advantage. Even if it were possible, I doubt anyone would do it. You'll have to adjust to the game that you've gotten, not try to change it.

hesa · 04/01/14, 08:00 AM

I wasnt trying to start any kind of situation, i run with a group of people who move from mmo to mmo and they had mention the idea "how it would be good if we had more action bars" im the resident forum runner in the group so i posted the request, we will of course play it as it was designed. to the modders my respect in all things you come up with.

skyraker · 04/01/14, 08:15 AM

It's okay Hesa. You aren't causing a situation. We have just seen a lot of requests from people that are just now experiencing ESO and wanting certain things to be more like other MMOs.

Vuelhering · 04/01/14, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by hesa

I can understand the simpler ui for xbox and playstation but for pc players that have played many mmo's have come to like and prefer a more complete ui.

That 5 slots + quickslot + ultimate is a design element, not a UI element. It's ingrained into the game, on purpose.

Think of it like playing a game of Magic:the gathering. You get a certain number of cards. In this game, that number is 7... changing that number fundamentally changes the game.

So the answer is a resounding "not possible".

Seriami · 04/01/14, 05:38 PM

I would argue that nothing is impossible.

It may require something as mundane as writing a macro to /cast a spell that's not on your action bar and binding it to 6-0, or creating a completely new action bar UI and remapping to the available slots. I would argue that if it can be written legitimately through the LUA API or macro system, then it is permissible. It just requires a programmer with the expertise to pull it off.

As for having an advantage over PS4/Xbox players, that's a moot point. Console players will play on their own, dedicated megaservers (ESO on PS4 Q&A) so the playstyle of PC players will have no impact on console players, particularly with regards to PVP.

I look forward to dabbling in an action bar project myself, though I also look forward to seeing if anyone else comes up with something sooner.

skyraker · 04/01/14, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by Seriami

I would argue that nothing is impossible.

It may require something as mundane as writing a macro to /cast a spell that's not on your action bar and binding it to 6-0, or creating a completely new action bar UI and remapping to the available slots. I would argue that if it can be written legitimately through the LUA API or macro system, then it is permissible. It just requires a programmer with the expertise to pull it off.

As for having an advantage over PS4/Xbox players, that's a moot point. Console players will play on their own, dedicated megaservers (ESO on PS4 Q&A) so the playstyle of PC players will have no impact on console players, particularly with regards to PVP.

I look forward to dabbling in an action bar project myself, though I also look forward to seeing if anyone else comes up with something sooner.

I think you miss the point. ZO does not want us to do more.

Pawkette · 04/01/14, 05:52 PM

You really don't understand game design do you?

ingeniousclown · 04/01/14, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by Seriami

... I look forward to dabbling in an action bar project myself ...

Have fun chasing smoke

Tonyleila · 04/07/14, 07:46 AM

For all of you complaining about to little action buttons I want to convince you thats it not the case.

At LvL 15 I have 23 Keybinds in ESO! While in WoW I have 28 Keybinds at level 90. 24 are normal spells 4 binds are mount up, use potion, use healthstone and sprint. In ESO It just feels less because you don't have all your spells in the bars.

Code:

1. Interact with something / Loot (yes this counts because it can be uses as boss mechanic to klick something
2. Light Attack (Press Mouse Button Once)
3. Hard Attack (Hold Mouse Button)
4. Switch Action Bar Button
5,6,7,8,9, Spells in Bar one
10 Ultimate 1
11,12,13,14,15 Spells in Bar two
16 Ultimate 2
17 interrupt target
18 Block Attack (right mousebutton)
19 use Potions (Q - the hold menu also coud be counted as extra key but I don't)
20 Sneak (strg)
21 Run fast (Shift)
22 Use combo abbilitys from other players (X key for me)
23 Mount up

So if there was an Action bar addon it shoud show ALL of this spells in the bar all the time! e.g. Icon with interupt and keybinding of it, Icon with sneak etc. Also it shoud show the spells of both stances while the not active one shoud be faded a bit. This woud be cool.

StealthStalker · 04/07/14, 11:46 AM

That's a great idea, Tony.

Tonyleila · 04/08/14, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by StealthStalker

That's a great idea, Tony.

Ya but I'm not shure if its possible?

StealthStalker · 04/08/14, 06:56 PM

Well, this addon sort of does it a little in regards to controller users.

http://www.esoui.com/downloads/info7...cket360UI.html

So, maybe?

He has 8 total boxes there instead of the 7 we see with Quickslot 1-5 and Ultimate?