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RTSFirebat · Jul 28, 2006, 02:06 PM // 14:06

Agreed, I really don't like the new interface changes, everything to me just looks "fatter" so to speak.

My main issue is the changes as show in the pictures posted in this thread is the purple colours on the title screens, it looks rubbish and makes the text hard to read.

A.net change it back to blue, please!

Also the again the changing colour bar thing is fancy at first, but pointless.

In short, simple is best.

Zeph · Jul 28, 2006, 02:10 PM // 14:10

Well, I must say that after reading Jenias' post I almost had a tear in my eye. It is both a happy & sad post and I must admit I had never even considered how this game could make so much difference to someone in Jenias' position, but thinking about it now I can see how it would.

As much as I personally like the new updated interface, I agree 100% that Anet should do something to fix this. They could simply add another tab in the options which handles interface colour settings, from a development point of view I can't see this being a big thing for them to do. We just need to get this message across to them about why it's needed and I am sure they would be happy to add this option.

/signed

Jenias, I sincerely hope you get things fixed and you can enjoy many more happy hours in guildwars.

Jenias_Perta_Ectara · Jul 28, 2006, 02:20 PM // 14:20

Thank you everyone for your suggestions and I am trying them all out slowly.

Thank you, I love english. Actually I was just writing something for a friend. I have a lot of learning and physical dissabilities and I try so hard to keep up with everyone and everything.

I am having problems finding the right things. The gama doesnt really fix the problem, I am trying though. I really am. My gamma is all the way off, my shadows are off. I do not sit close to my monitor, I have my monitor set ok, I do not want to make it brighter, I use my computer to control a lot of things in my room and I do not want to risk mucking it up so I cannot see those programmes.

Sorry if I seem like I am complaining. I do not want to seem that way at all. I just want to find a way to fix things for me. I ams cared I will have to leave... I do not want it at all.

How do I email ANet? I have never done anything like that before. Can someone help me/tell me how?

Thank you very much everyone. I am trying to find a solution so ANet will not have to fix anything
(that would be my last resort though by the looks of things I might need a hand form them.)
Thank you for all your help everyone, and your advice and ideas on solutions.

~Jenias Perta Ectara

unmatchedfury · Jul 28, 2006, 02:23 PM // 14:23

okay wow, am I the only one who likes this new interface? its much cleaner and more precise.
and the changing colors give me somethign to do while im spirit spamming.

but i mean serioursly.. is it really that bad that you guys are gonna have seisures over a little silver lineing and some fading colors?

but for people like the OPs sake (If it isn't a well thought out troll) i do hope they are able to provide options in the interface. try enlarging you hp and health bars whille lenghtening and sliming your skill charge bars.

and as for the puple title factions bars i really really do not get teh problem, are you guys bitching just to bitch?( excuding the OP, if its not a troll)

Red · Jul 28, 2006, 02:31 PM // 14:31

Jenny,

http://www.guildwars.com/support/ will take you to a page where you can choose your continent; the links will take you to that country's section on the www.plaync.com main website.

All Guild Wars support is now handled at PlayNC.com. You'll have to sign up for an account there I believe, but the process will walk you through that. Go to the Support section and sign up to Ask A Question.

Please keep in mind that you need to check the 'thread' that they make with you every so often, or else they may close the thread. In any case, that is the best way to get a hold of support; and I would link them to this thread too.

Godspeed,
~ Red

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unmatchedfury - well, to be honest, I have enough to look at in PvP as it is. So much to be aware of, to micromanage--to say nothing of how I, as a monk, am really dependent on looking at bars. Moreover, I sometimes use (don't laugh) Power Drain for energy. It's extremely important that I see what skills are being used, and I could really do without the flashy colours while I'm trying to read skills and such.

gabrial heart · Jul 28, 2006, 02:52 PM // 14:52

Yes, i can see how the colors and contrast can be a problem. I sort of like the new colors, expect the bright purple in the (h) hero windows. I completely agree that there should at least be a "classic" interface option fo rthose that just aren't into or can't deal with the flash and flare.

Colors overall have been improved, casting colors, skill bars look brighter, etc. I don't mind it to much, but i can see a definate need to have some extra interface options just for those that can't deal with the colors/brightness.

/signed wholeheartedly

Sergeant Blades · Jul 28, 2006, 03:01 PM // 15:01

I like the new interface ,as its something new to look at.To me it looks more polished and sleeker.Although if its a problem for some there should be an option to change it back to what it was before or at least change the colors.I have to agree it is a little distracting at first, but it will soon wear off. Those damn pretty colors when you cast a spell makes you look at them.

RTSFirebat · Jul 28, 2006, 03:09 PM // 15:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by unmatchedfury

okay wow, am I the only one who likes this new interface? its much cleaner and more precise.
and the changing colors give me somethign to do while im spirit spamming.

but i mean serioursly.. is it really that bad that you guys are gonna have seisures over a little silver lineing and some fading colors?

but for people like the OPs sake (If it isn't a well thought out troll) i do hope they are able to provide options in the interface. try enlarging you hp and health bars whille lenghtening and sliming your skill charge bars.

and as for the puple title factions bars i really really do not get teh problem, are you guys bitching just to bitch?( excuding the OP, if its not a troll)

.... my goodness... how insensitive can you be man? I hardly think a "troll" would type out anything like what the Op did.

I'm sorry but your comments are rude and unjust. Everyone here is adding their points to parts of the new Interface which is annoying, and you say we are all bitching?

I'm going to leave it at that, but think you are being insensitive, you disagree with me, then PM me. For shame...

I agree with most of the comments here, a lot of people both on the forums and ingame don't like some of the new changes. I think the best option would be for A.net to allow us to select this new view, or classic view.

Or maybe even mix and match!

Samuel Dravis · Jul 28, 2006, 03:12 PM // 15:12

The new interface isn't so bad except for the outlines on everything. Those have got to go. It's very distracting, and it still was after several hours of playing. I'd be quite happy if they let people revert back to the older UI.

llsektorll · Jul 28, 2006, 03:30 PM // 15:30

well my eyes don't burn.. but the colors are pretty crappy... omg the colors are so bad its starting to have the painful [email protected] that is spewed out by prepubscent girls that designed half of myspace..

Rent · Jul 28, 2006, 03:40 PM // 15:40

The new interface doesn't bother me at all--in fact, I like the clear distinction on the casting bar between interrupted and not interrupted--though, to be fair, the last interface wasn't bad either. I'm pretty ambivalent either way. Sure, the best option would be for Anet to grant us the choice over which we prefer, but somehow I doubt that will be added. Call me cynical.

Darksun · Jul 28, 2006, 03:42 PM // 15:42

I like the new interface functionality. The new sound sliders, the option orginization. I even like the new loading screens & the small lines on the end of the life/energy bars that show more clearly where the end is.

I do however think the extra colors & patterns in the bar are unnessicary. If it adds to the functionality, great, but the little starburst patterns and extra fading serves no purpose. Might as well remove them to help who we can.

Solar_Takfar · Jul 28, 2006, 03:47 PM // 15:47

I'm not too keen on the changes, either. Have to agree older interface not only looked cleaner, but was easier on the eyes, too.

llsektorll · Jul 28, 2006, 03:49 PM // 15:49

Well you have successfully gained the sympathy of many. I on the other hand feel reluctant to believe that a person would so much pain in the eye can handle the vivid color contrasts in GW... before this update GW has been known for bright vivid colors with high midtones and excellent shadows and other tints... well since you fail to mention the dissibility that is causing your eye problem I wil not judge if you are telling the truth or lieing.... BE SURE THAT IT IS NOT SOMEHTING SERIOUS LIKE UVEITIS... please check your optometrist to see that there is nothing wrong with your eyes because most eye diseases are detected once there is slight vision loss and beyond that point it may not be irreversable.

Ellador Nae · Jul 28, 2006, 03:49 PM // 15:49

I too prefer the old interface and I don't think it's just coz I'm used to it. I can't follow the action with all these unnecessary colours flashing at me, it all just messes with my head. And I wonder how many bytes of it landed on my harddrive.

An option to choose between this fancy doddled interface and a simpler, clearer one with flat bars etc. would be lovely.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redly

That new design around the Plus/Add/Enter sign makes me sad.

LOL! Yes

very much so. I was like, "huh? is something missing here?"

Thumbs up for the upgraded guild lists tho.

Jenias_Perta_Ectara · Jul 28, 2006, 04:17 PM // 16:17

Quote:

Well you have successfully gained the sympathy of many. I on the other hand feel reluctant to believe that a person would so much pain in the eye can handle the vivid color contrasts in GW... before this update GW has been known for bright vivid colors with high midtones and excellent shadows and other tints... well since you fail to mention the dissibility that is causing your eye problem I wil not judge if you are telling the truth or lieing.... BE SURE THAT IT IS NOT SOMEHTING SERIOUS LIKE UVEITIS... please check your optometrist to see that there is nothing wrong with your eyes because most eye diseases are detected once there is slight vision loss and beyond that point it may not be irreversable.

I am sorry that you felt I wanted sympathy, I did not want that... I just wanted help on what to do.

Where the problem is though, is in the color, the strange patterns and I am not sure how to explain it. he writing inside the bats begame harder to read to. I will maybe think about a better explanation after I have had a sleep.

Redly thankie for helping, I will email them after I sleep a little so I can make sure I do not mess it p.

Thankie to my angels and also thankie to the one who told me how to use the quotes and other things, that helped me a lot.

Well. NiNi everyone. Thank you for everything. This elementalist is off to bed.

~Jenias Perta Ectara

Seissor · Jul 28, 2006, 05:14 PM // 17:14

I say let us choose from the 3ish maybe 4ish GUI skins that we've had thus far.

Red · Jul 28, 2006, 05:16 PM // 17:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seissor

I say let us choose from the 3ish maybe 4ish GUI skins that we've had thus far.

Anyone else missing the Ascalon login screen, too? XD

Jen, look us up sometime! We should hang out and go kill charr or somethin. ^_^

saneo · Jul 28, 2006, 07:27 PM // 19:27

i loved the ascalon login.

Jimyd · Jul 28, 2006, 07:43 PM // 19:43

The new interface hurts my eyes.

This isnt due to colorblindness,this isnt due the condition the original OP, it's that i have really good vision and can notice the very small differences.

It's bad enough if you look at your comp screen too long w/o a break you can get headaches.

Everything seems fuzzy/blurred. Most of you wont be able to notice this, but i can.

ANET give us an option to change it back to the old style. =/