UI changes in 2.4
We've already discussed the combat log changes somewhat, talking about how users can set up filters. Another change in the log is that there are now four tabs to it, called Default, Everything, Me, and Friends. That should help to cut down on log overload, although honestly, I ditched the combat log for various floating combat text mods long ago (currently using and loving MSBT).
Additionally, the crufty Interface Options window has been renovated and categorized, much like the keyboard bindings interface was a few patches ago. This should make it much easier to toggle your helm off and on in order to confuse your guildmates. Looking through all the option screens (see Blizzplanet for screenshots), I see a few I don't recognize. "Detailed Loot Information": Anyone know what this means, and if it was in the game before? Also, I don't remember "Show free bag space" being a part of the default UI. Anyway, good improvements.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Brauun Feb 11th 2008 5:13PM
One option I'd be begging for would be the option to toggle friendly players names off when you're in a raid or a in group. I find myself activating and deactivating it everytime I quit/join a raid.
In groups, you just don't need it as if you can't identify one of the 4 other people with you just by their looks, well, I don't know what to say. As for raids, the same applies (although it does get more confusing), but the over-abundance of names appearing in my screen is just too much for me to handle.
One way to get rid of this would be to have the makers of Aloft allow different display options for friendly party/raid members.
JosephMohmed Mar 25th 2008 10:44AM
Just gotta press Shift + V to enable/disable it. I've never used it anyway, don't see a point.
Rudolphe Feb 11th 2008 5:13PM
Good, hope whatever they do i can get rid of a few more of the mods i have running because of it.
Gazmik Fizzwidget Feb 11th 2008 5:18PM
The Key Bindings window was reorganized a few patches ago? News to me... looks just like it did in WoW 1.0 here (just with several new categories for new bindings added over the years).
"Detailed Loot Information" was in the game before. In fact, you can fire up your 2.3.3 client now to see it in the Interface Options (and the tooltip that explains what it does).
Naix Feb 11th 2008 6:01PM
Post the changes with the combat text UI. Please.
Blah blah blah Feb 11th 2008 6:04PM
i'll post this comment, after the jump
Fedya Feb 11th 2008 6:39PM
Detailed loot information was there, if it's enabled you can see how much did you "roll" when selecting need/greed. If you de-select this, you only get message see who got the item.
Khanmora Feb 11th 2008 6:48PM
The bag spaces is in the patch notes.
Matdredalia Feb 12th 2008 1:48AM
I have been praying for Blizz to "fix" the Interface options window since Open Beta.
Apparently, the Blizz gods have listened to my prayers.