Still working on it... what else?

[Justg]

Hey folks, a little background on why this has been such an... exciting... update.

This latest client rolled in all Dark Legends code (since all our games have a unified code base). This gave us things like achievements, and Energy (just kidding, we're ripping that out of DL too).

It also introduced a unified UI system. We used to have different UI's for Android, Chrome, iPhone, and iPad. And every time we would update the game, we would have to update all four individual UIs. Now, we have a universal system that allows some differentiation between different resolutions, but makes it VASTLY easier to update. And this means faster updates.

The first implementation of this obviously had quite a few inconsistencies with the old system. We've had two big patches out to address the annoyances, today we just pushed out these:

Reduced size of overhead text font.
Fix for icicle crossbow bolt not dying.
The "switch skills" hit area now size of arrow on hud.
Fixed the giant hand wave.
Fixed a case where your target could get cleared when you have an enemy targeted and use a buff.
World map should scroll when swiping, even if starting on a campaign icon.
Attempt to fix chat bubbles by making the default font what's used for rendering chat bubble text.
Virtual joystick - now moved to bottom corner. Options - added virtual joystick size slider. added friends online notification. Options should now be easier to hit on small devices.
Fixed some (mostly pvp) zones hanging around after completion.

We know there are still a few things left to patch up (icons and font on phone are still too small, more tweaks to iPad skill layout and close button)... but what else needs to be fixed from this latest update?

As always, we so much appreciate your patience with us as we strive to make the games awesome for you.

Thanks, and cheers!

- g

[thedream]

Can this be fixed avatars and even your own avatars looking like this before it looked normal and I liked it much more can this be fixed how it used to be? Thanks.

[FluffNStuff]

The most universal make people happy would be to make the UI as customizable as possible. Assuming this would be phased in over time, how much of it could we expect to customize ourselves?

[Darkfader]

Move chatbox to left?
Least on my sgs 2 screen right bottom.corner goes over.skills and longer messages unreadable if chatbox fully open.

[Buddyf97]

Give a set bonus for the new elite vanity and the older elite vanities. And smaller skills on iPad would be great!

[Lowlyspy]

I like the 3D look to character screens. Have you looked at someone with a staff? It looks like the staff is trying to break out of your screen and smack you in the face (that's what she said?)

One thing i have noticed with chrome (thanks a ton for fixing the spell keys, i can actually play now), much like DL, when you press space you interact with the closest npc. That feature can be useful when the cs is swamped and everyone is piled on the Artie Triplets, but when i'm running in a dungeon i tend to hit space to attack a mob and i'll end up talking to a nearby npc (for example the "Beach house for sale" signs in Humania). Is there any way we could keep this feature in townes but have it turned off in dungeons?

[Buddyf97]

G, is there supposed to be a stat bonus with the new vanity and old vanities? This will clear up a lot if you would answer. Thanks!
*excuse my double post*

[Justg]

Dunno Fluff... it is already a HUGE amount of stuff on the screen. We can probably do a migrating joystick and have toggles for other things. Anything specific you would like to see?

[Buddyf97]

Oh! And blind shot (bird skill) doesn't die!

[slaveleia]

Skill buttons too small on mobile phones...playing on an iPhone

[FluffNStuff]

Dunno Fluff... it is already a HUGE amount of stuff on the screen. We can probably do a migrating joystick and have toggles for other things. Anything specific you would like to see?

Was thinking more of in the options. Example would be skill button size that you had to compromise between the four UIs. Perhaps that could be user side adjusted in a UI option pane so you only have to update one UI but players could have the feel they want.

Edit: lol, post above me was not there before I chose that example

[Justg]

Was thinking more of in the options. Example would be skill button size that you had to compromise between the four UIs. Perhaps that could be user side adjusted in a UI option pane so you only have to update one UI but players could have the feel they want.

We are looking in to doing just that with the button sizes, so you can choose your own.

Skill buttons too small on mobile phones...playing on an iPhone

Got it, another cut coming tomorrow. Plus we'll be moving the iPad ones further to the right and moving that toggle switch up.

Good suggestions and bugs folks... KEEP 'EM COMING, WE'LL KEEP FIXING 'EM!

[Swimmingstar]

We are looking in to doing just that with the button sizes, so you can choose your own.



Got it, another cut coming tomorrow. Plus we'll be moving the iPad ones further to the right and moving that toggle switch up.

Good suggestions and bugs folks... KEEP 'EM COMING, WE'LL KEEP FIXING 'EM!

I love the enthusiasm you guys have and how hard you're working!

For the skill toggle switch could we have the option to remove it or where to put it? Or could it be that spell book again where it wasn't next to the skills?

[JaytB]

* Make the joystick moveable up or down with a slider in options
* not sure if you meant that, but make skill buttons on iPad smaller
* smaller skills would probably fix this, but make the chat window not overlap the skill buttons
* re-instate walk while chatting. In the past it was possible to walk while chatting. If you didn't lift your finger from the joystick and called up the keyboard, you could still keep moving around. I really miss that feature.
* fix deselecting of items in inventory and CS. Sometimes, when selecting an item in your inventory, it automatically deselect it somehow. Very annoying when trying to clean your inventory.

All above is for iPad btw.

These are the fixes I could think of from the top of my head.

[Pandamoni]

* Make the joystick moveable up or down with a slider in options

* smaller skills would probably fix this, but make the chat window not overlap the skill buttons

* re-instate walk while chatting. In the past it was possible to walk while chatting. If you didn't lift your finger from the joystick and called up the keyboard, you could still keep moving around. I really miss that feature.

* fix deselecting of items in inventory and CS. Sometimes, when selecting an item in your inventory, it automatically deselect it somehow. Very annoying when trying to clean your inventory.

These are the fixes I could think of from the top of my head.

I agree w all of these..

Also, skills are too small on iPod and I don't like the skill arrow collapse arrow.

I was finding my skills weren't firing when I hit them but that seems to be fixed, yay!

When I am chatting on iPod and have the person's avatar screen up while I'm chatting w them, the text box kind of overlaps the last thing said in the message box.

[NotYoCookiez]

The break armor skill on birds leaves a glow at the end of it's range!

[octavos]

Xperia buttons...cant change skills that are mapped.

[DexGOD]

Some of the achievements might be bugged. For 'Bat Set Crazy' you're required to wear a L60 Chrioptera set, which I don't think exists. Also, many others and myself haven't been able to complete the 'Wanderer of the Wyldwoods', 'The Bully from the Bayou' and 'Fable of the Feudin' Crocs!' journey achievements even after clearing the possible maps.

[Shree]

I agree that some of the achievements are bugged. I have completed all maps, and have battled all of the bosses on hidden maps-but it is showing as if I have never completed these maps.

Also, I am not sure what the shopping spree/trendsetter etc achievements are? I believe it is under "flair"? How do we get those achievements all it states is to complete all the trend setter achievements as a descriptor. I don't know if that is a bug per se-but clarification on how to finish the achievements would be great. Most of them do have great descriptions on how to complete them

So far I am really happy with all of the fixes--I am finally able to PLAY without having my droid crash out. I do like Fluff's idea of having a slide so you can adjust the joystick/skills to the size people want as they are playing. I know for me on the ipad--it was always too large for me to easily play (this was pre-update so its just my personal preference). Being able to customize what we see through options would be great--to either opt in with everything on the screen, or pick and choose what we want and at what size would be wonderful.

I am curious if we will be able to craft any items in humania? I noticed the blacksmith and prince were missing from the new town, will they be added in at a later time?

Lastly--THANK YOU SO MUCH for attending to all the bugs as quickly as you guys have--the quest helper and joystick adjustment I noticed in the most recent update is great And I really do like the idea of faster updates

Some of the achievements might be bugged. For 'Bat Set Crazy' you're required to wear a L60 Chrioptera set, which I don't think exists. Also, many others and myself haven't been able to complete the 'Wanderer of the Wyldwoods', 'The Bully from the Bayou' and 'Fable of the Feudin' Crocs!' journey achievements even after clearing the possible maps.

[xxteargodxx]

Thanks very much for the quick update concerning the joystick! Also the option about choosing button sizes sounds great can't wait for that.

--TearGod.