Spell Timers Removed

[Zulzephur - Tarew Marr]

Originally Posted by Brujean [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Does anyone actually know the answer to this very intelligent question posed on the first page?

I recall downloading a mod for the timers before The Serpent's Spine. Maybe during that Expansion they added them in?

I could be way off though.

[Ele]

Originally Posted by Kinaki [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

So, to answer the other thread entitled, "why don't more people play 99?"

Because it's intentionally clunky as shit.

So then why don't more people play live eq with all of the QoL enhancements that have been stripped out of P99?

[Ele]

Originally Posted by Naxy [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

When was spell timers on buffs added on live then? After Velious?

Originally Posted by Brujean [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Does anyone actually know the answer to this very intelligent question posed on the first page?

Some time after 2002 (Beyond the scope of this server.)

http://www.eqclerics.org/forums/show...ht=buff+timers

Anyone know if VI will ever use that large buff window with the buff name in it for more then just the name??

I.E.
If you right click and hold over Aego, it would be great if it showed (aside from the buff name) how many hp it's giving, how much AC, how long the buff will last, and how much time is left on the buff.

VI that box is sooo big, why not fill it with something useful for peeps

But its a very futuristic thing, exact time left on buffs with a description of what they do and such so I doubt its in keeping with EQs setting, I can't imagine them wanting to give that information for debuffs as well even though we can get that info from various sources already.

If EQ keeps timers on each buff (after determining how extended the timer needs to be depending on who casts it with what enhancements), then it'd be great to right click and hold on the buff and see just how much time is left on the timer... just time left would be great, anything else would be bonus.

EDIT:

PATCH MESSAGE WITH UI CHANGE:

http://www.eqclerics.org/forums/show...ht=buff+timers

7/14/2004

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UI Changes
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- It is now possible to display your mana as a numeric value on your inventory screen. *
- By mousing over your buff icons, you will now be able to see the buffs remaining duration. *

[Danth]

Man, if folks are this up in arms over buff timers--which don't really matter all that much (oh no, my dexterity dropped)--just imagine the outcry when the devs finally get around to disabling mouse wheel view scrolling.

Enjoy non-classic features while we have them with the understanding that any such features might go bye-bye at any time.

Danth

[Pscottdai]

Originally Posted by milsorgen [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

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They still make those?


I'm not sure of people are cracking wise but sure seems this forum is utterly filled to the brim with self entitled little wanks.

I long for the day where a classic UI is enforced and the tears of a thousand basement dwellers washes this forum clean in a holy downpour.

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No idea if they still make them but I still have and use the one I bought forever ago !

[jcr4990]

I don't understand people that aren't upset about this. Do you ppl actually wait til your buffs drop to refresh them?

[Pringles]

Originally Posted by jcr4990 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I don't understand people that aren't upset about this. Do you ppl actually wait til your buffs drop to refresh them?

Because its not classic, thats why. Thats the_entire_point of this server.

[Danth]

It's not about liking it, necessarily, but rather a long-term understanding of the goals of the folks who make P1999. Buff timers were a non-classic feature, so anyone playing here needed to accept that they could disappear at any given time, and finally have. Ultimately it doesn't matter all that much. Losing strength or dexterity or a few ticks of regen or clarity isn't going to kill anyone. Heck even a tank losing a HP buff isn't usually critical, and in the cases where it is everyone involved will make well sure the critical buffs won't fade prematurely.

Danth

[B4EQWASCOOL]

Levitate will kill you.

[Synthlol]

Originally Posted by jcr4990 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I don't understand people that aren't upset about this. Do you ppl actually wait til your buffs drop to refresh them?

Buffs are for chumps.