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Rent · Jul 30, 2006, 11:25 PM // 23:25

I know that this is probably going to meet with some sort of hate or spam or something negative. Honestly though, I have bad vision, just standard crappy vision that requires glasses and tends to cause me headaches. I work at a tech support company and therefore have to look at a computer screen every day. It tends to give me skull cracking headpains. I can certainly feel for you when it comes to aches associated with focusing on things that may not be the best for your vision.

The only thing I can say is this.. If a few shades of colour diferent on a screen, a couple larger buttons, and a few minor corrections in the layout of a game hurt you so badly, perhaps you should look into a different hobby. I understand that you said that guild wars has opened up a whole new world for you and made you new friends and has made you so very happy, but if you're balancing out the decision to do something for the happiness of yourself and the betterment of your health, it might be wise to give your eyes a rest in general. It must be indeed difficult to be handicapped thusly, but I'm sure that gazing at a computer screen all day, no matter the contet can't be good for you in the least.

As for everyone else, yes.. Arena net changed something, and just like every other time they change something, there are some people out there that won't like it. Maybe you honestly feel sorry for the person that made this thread, but I think you're just venting your dislike for it, and using his story as a catalyst. So you don't like the changes to the template, the next time there is a row of skill balances, or when Nightfall comes out, you're probably going to be the same people that are telling the next set of complaining gamers that they should just deal with it.

That sounds a little harsh, but there are posts in this thread about how A-net is LEGALLY bound to please everyone.. Come on. The first post is sad, and I'm sorry that he has eye problems, but to place a little doubt into the mix here, I don't know any physical ipediment that makes people hurt more from a minor change in colour. If he's telling the truth and a slight shift in the interface made him ache and not able to play something he so loves, I'm sorry, but stop using the sad story to vent your dislike.

Maybe put yourselves in the position of A-Net. Yeah they may be a big company, but they have a select number of people designing this. They put themselves out on the line every time they do ANYTHING to this game. Any changes they make are made because they think that it will make the playing experience better for YOU. They have hit the bulls-eye so many times that it's the only reason that you are here, posting at all. The game is good enough to keep you playing, and apparently good enough to give the person that made this thread a little window out into the world, even if it is through fantasy. Everytime they put a new update into the game, they are hoping that people won't hate it too much. They put their time and effort into each tiny correction, and more often than not, they are met with anger and dislike from a quarter of players. I have never seen an update go through when there weren't SOME people who were angry about it.

But really. I know people want their grievances heard, and that they want something to change because they don't like it, but if you feel wronged, how do you think GW designers feel? Everything they do is met negatively. And yet, the game is still played.. So you play, and complain... complain and play.. Why not say something constructive, or just save yourself and everyone the time.. and just Play? Nothing done to the game since its release has altered it so hideously that it's not bearable. The interface changes were done for a reason I'm sure.

Eternal Equinox · Jul 30, 2006, 11:33 PM // 23:33

Eh, the new interface upgrades and the introduction of more colors look very nice. Some people appear to have been moderately affected by it but then again, Anet can't cater to one person's problems (no offense to the maker of this thread). I personally love it, the new skill warmup bar is pretty awesome and the UI is more streamlined, no complaints on my side.

warren_kn · Jul 30, 2006, 11:37 PM // 23:37

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Originally Posted by Rent

So you play, and complain... complain and play.. Why not say something constructive, or just save yourself and everyone the time.. and just Play? Nothing done to the game since its release has altered it so hideously that it's not bearable. The interface changes were done for a reason I'm sure.

Well that's the problem, what possible reason was there for the change, apart from to make it look more colourful? Yeah we could just save ourselves time and just play ignoring the issue, or, we could save ourselves time and play another game? The problem I have is the fact that the UI used to be fine, but was pointlessly changed. The months of work Gaile Gray mentioned have been for nothing it seems.

So_Not_Toast · Jul 30, 2006, 11:39 PM // 23:39

"Some people appear to have been moderately affected by it but then again, Anet can't cater to one person's problems "

some means more then one, so its not one persons problem...

and agree'd with warren

not like there are not other gameplay things that needed to be fixed, and features we where told to expect around the release of nightfall and are still waiting on. that time could have been spent else where and this issue never would have came to be

Rent · Jul 30, 2006, 11:45 PM // 23:45

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Originally Posted by So_Not_Toast

"Some people appear to have been moderately affected by it but then again, Anet can't cater to one person's problems "

some means more then one, so its not one persons problem...

and agree'd with warren

not like there are not other gameplay things that needed to be fixed, and features we where told to expect around the release of nightfall and are still waiting on. that time could have been spent else where and this issue never would have came to be

Honestly, I like the change in the cast bar and the colours in general. I'm not a huge fan of the pink, but It's okay with me on the whole. As for the cast bar, I think it helps show you if your skill has been interrupted. It was easy before, but it's easier now imo.

Besides.. if they said that you were supposed to expect realeases around nightfall, then they still have quite some time until the due date has been reached, what with nightfall being quite a ways off and all :P

So_Not_Toast · Jul 30, 2006, 11:48 PM // 23:48

i'll be gaile here

but if the interface was never made, would you play guild wars any more or less?

i assure that the answer to that is no. the interface is a shingy object to distract from things that should be being worked on

Rent · Jul 30, 2006, 11:58 PM // 23:58

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Originally Posted by So_Not_Toast

i'll be gaile here

but if the interface was never made, would you play guild wars any more or less?

i assure that the answer to that is no. the interface is a shingy object to distract from things that should be being worked on

I would play the game just as much as I played it when the interface was what it was on release. There is nothing more or less distracting, more or less bad about it. And seeings how they have managed to run a High volume, highly followed online game for so long now, managed to get the release of it's updates and it's chapters out reasonable on schedule, and managed to keep skills and such balanced, I have a feeling that a little colour shift isn't going to stop them from updating whatever it is they have promised to update.

It all goes back to whether or not you're still playing the game. If you're still playing, apparently the tides with rise and fall and the earth will continue it's orbit. If you aren't playing and choose to quit because of a colour shift. Sucky. I'm really sorry, the game, as people have posted, can't cater to certain minorities. Go into Lions Arch, dist 1 or Kaineng .. and in Caps say I HATE THE NEW INTERFACE. See how many people respond.

allience · Jul 31, 2006, 12:39 AM // 00:39

i really hope anet will change this new interface. the colors are indeed to bright. as a pvp monk i always have to focus on things and it's hurtful to my eyes also.

Please anet, let us chose our own interface colors or bring back the old 1 with less bright colors

/signed

sirgeorge · Jul 31, 2006, 12:40 AM // 00:40

they don't have to change anything, just put an better video option on it. that should solve everyone's problem

So_Not_Toast · Jul 31, 2006, 12:50 AM // 00:50

I have no laundry list i have what gaile told me would be added shortly after the relese of faction

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*looks at calender* yup past shortly after

edited by Swampgirl

Swampgirl Inez · Jul 31, 2006, 01:08 AM // 01:08

Please stay on topic and do not flame. If you cannot contribute to the conversation or cannot contribute in a respectful manner then do not post.

FelixCarter · Jul 31, 2006, 01:49 AM // 01:49

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Originally Posted by sirgeorge

they don't have to change anything, just put an better video option on it. that should solve everyone's problem

I concur. Giving the players the ability to choose thier interface (colours, lighting, etc.) will solve most (if not all) problems concerning the new interface.

My heart goes out to you, Jenias Perta Ectara.

/Signed

Alya · Jul 31, 2006, 02:00 AM // 02:00

/signed

After a few days with the new interface, I still find it hard to get used to it.

The new colours are too flashy; the regeneration pips on the health and energy bar are too sharp; the rainbow warmup bar makes interrupts MUCH more difficult. (Timely interrupts are critical for rangers and mesmers). Purple title bars are just hideous.

On the whole, the new colour scheme of the interface distracts one's attention, instead of focusing it. It is now less easy to read the vital parameters than it was before.

There certainly should be an option to choose one's own interface colour scheme, or at least make the colours, their contrasts and outlines less sharp and loud.

Loviatar · Jul 31, 2006, 02:38 AM // 02:38

it simply looks a bit brighter and sharper to me.

i like it

Omega X · Jul 31, 2006, 03:50 AM // 03:50

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Originally Posted by Alya

/signed

After a few days with the new interface, I still find it hard to get used to it.

The new colours are too flashy; the regeneration pips on the health and energy bar are too sharp; the rainbow warmup bar makes interrupts MUCH more difficult. (Timely interrupts are critical for rangers and mesmers). Purple title bars are just hideous.

On the whole, the new colour scheme of the interface distracts one's attention, instead of focusing it. It is now less easy to read the vital parameters than it was before.

There certainly should be an option to choose one's own interface colour scheme, or at least make the colours, their contrasts and outlines less sharp and loud.

ITs all a matter of exposing yourself to it. I'm pretty sure that you had to get used to the interface the first time you started. So you have to get used to it again.

Teddy Bear · Jul 31, 2006, 04:23 AM // 04:23

i like the new UI its much better imo and the color casting bar is good now u can color and it looks good

Sithlord Monk · Jul 31, 2006, 04:59 AM // 04:59

While I know that the new interface has bothered many that I know and even myself to some degree. The option to select your own UI wouldn't be such a bad thing to help those that are suffering from some sort of disability that deals with visual impairment of some sort. The OP did what many with a disbability do not do which is to speak their mind about the issue, and to try to resolve the matter and come to a peaceful resolution.

/signed

Zehnchu · Jul 31, 2006, 05:12 AM // 05:12

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A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games.

This comes from Microsoft games, Nintendo also has the same warning.

The new color change in the UI update can be just enough to cause a seizure, even if you mess with the color settings to avoid this. There are levels of photosensitive medical conditions out there just like there is everything else and my not cause a seizure.

But in this cause the new colors are just enough to make a difference to where they can no longer play the game. I’m positive there are more people out there that have a similar problem, you just see them on the forums and you may never hear about other then this post.

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It is estimated that about one in every 20 Americans has low vision. Color blindness is an inability to detect certain colors. It ranges from total color blindness, where the person perceives the world as shades of gray, to more common types where a one cannot distinguish between red and green or yellow and blue. Research has shown that one in every 12 person has some degree of color blindness.

Some times it’s just not that simple

The Last Windseeker · Jul 31, 2006, 05:52 AM // 05:52

Sorry to hear about the problem the new interface has caused you. I asked Anet to implement the option for players to choose the interface they wish to use, this pleasing both people who like the current interface and those who want to go back to the old. But until a solution such as this can be met, I hope you can find a way to play the game without it causing so much stress on your eyes. I'll try and find a way that can help your eyes cope with the new settings also. One way that comes to mind that I think might help you is to make the interface smaller manually,
Start by going to options then interface. From there you can click on what you want to make smaller.

Before

After

Other interface examples

I hope by making it smaller it will cause less eye troubles. And in worse case if this doesn't work I'll see if i can find some other ways that might help.

~Signed~
The Last Windseeker

Shin Green Carnage · Jul 31, 2006, 06:19 AM // 06:19

Well Arguing about it wont get us anywhere. I sent Anet a letter to help support you. Im Sure Alot Of Us On GwG Are Here To Help. I Mean It May Not Be Enough But Ive Done What I Can. I Hope they fix that for u or at least for future refrence allow u 2 pick skins or sumthing. but i tried 2 help and hopefully i can make ur friends list. Well If Ur ever on at night, look me up

/signed Shin Green Carnage