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    Community Member Wren666's Avatar
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    Lightbulb Can we have a De/Buffs Page on the Character Sheet please?

    The string of icons for buffs & debuffs in the corner of the screen isn't always readily apparent to figure out what each one means, especially if you have a bunch of high-level casters in the party and most of the icons are obscured by other UI, or if they simply look too tiny on your screen's resolution and hard to make out, especially if there's a double-digit duration timer overlaid on it.

    It also doesn't help that some icons are identical with each other. Of course, to experienced players this's a moot point; most have a single set of buffs they get at the start of every quest and then never bother looking at the icons, but it doesn't change the fact that this part of the UI could use some improvement:

    A single, scrollable list for each active de/buff on a separate page in the Character Sheet window would be really handy at times, and preferably, if each element in the list is tall enough to include the description without having to hover the mouse on it, it'd be a much better compliment to the current mystery meat menu system.

    Just press C whenever you need to look for a certain buff and never worry about leaving toolbars etc. in the top-right corner.

    or, as others below suggest, just make the "Z" Examine Panel scrollable. Thanks.
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    On top of that I'd like it to show whether or not we have a summoned creature out and about. Can't tell you how many times I've lost my hellhound since my spot and listen check are so low as a wizard warforged
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wren666 View Post
    The string of icons for buffs & debuffs in the corner of the screen isn't always readily apparent to figure out what each one means, especially if you have a bunch of high-level casters in the party and most of the icons are obscured by other UI, or if they simply look too tiny on your screen's resolution and hard to make out, especially if there's a double-digit duration timer overlaid on it.

    It also doesn't help that some icons are identical with each other. Of course, to experienced players this's a moot point; most have a single set of buffs they get at the start of every quest and then never bother looking at the icons, but it doesn't change the fact that this part of the UI could use some improvement:

    A single, scrollable list for each active de/buff on a separate page in the Character Sheet window would be really handy at times, and preferably, if each element in the list is tall enough to include the description without having to hover the mouse on it, would be a much better complement to the current mystery meat menu system.

    Just press C whenever you need to look for a certain buff and never worry about leaving toolbars etc. in the top-right corner.
    Can also just examine the character and see what the buffs are, what they do, and how much time is left.

    Detailed Examination On/Off in options can help clear up the 'clutter' when doing an examination.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hendrik View Post
    Can also just examine the character and see what the buffs are, what they do, and how much time is left.

    Detailed Examination On/Off in options can help clear up the 'clutter' when doing an examination.
    LOL. What he said!

    Just press <F1> to highlight yourself; then, press <Z> to examine the highlighted item. I think this is what you are asking for.

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    Yeah, Z totally doesn't work. With airship buffs, raid buffs, songs, etc. it extends beyond the top and bottom of my screen regularly. I'd love a summary as well.

    That said, a change to the character panel OR an enhancement to "examime" / Z that allowed for scrolling or some-such could both solve it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by voodoogroves View Post
    Yeah, Z totally doesn't work. With airship buffs, raid buffs, songs, etc. it extends beyond the top and bottom of my screen regularly. I'd love a summary as well.

    That said, a change to the character panel OR an enhancement to "examime" / Z that allowed for scrolling or some-such could both solve it.
    Like I posted, Detailed Examinations On/Off in Options will help clear up some of the 'clutter'.

    Quote Originally Posted by hsinclair
    I heard the devs hate all wizards, bards, clerics, fighters, and fuzzy bunnies and only want us to play halfling barbarian/paladin shuriken specialists!

    It's totally true, I have a reliable source. You better reroll now.
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