Absence of Distance Indicators on Targets

During the latest livestream discussion about Archers, a noteworthy observation came to my attention. It pertains to the absence of a distance indicator on the target tab, a crucial element not only for Archers but for any class. In my opinion, having this feature is essential for accurately executing skills and determining the optimal proximity required to unleash abilities effectively.

Please add the distance indicators on the target tab!!

Exemple of a distance indicator

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Ludullu

As a counterfeedback - I don't want a distance meter. I just want all abilities to give us their range in their description, and players will need to learn to know that distance by feel and practice.

Depraved

Trickster wrote: »

During the latest livestream discussion about Archers, a noteworthy observation came to my attention. It pertains to the absence of a distance indicator on the target tab, a crucial element not only for Archers but for any class. In my opinion, having this feature is essential for accurately executing skills and determining the optimal proximity required to unleash abilities effectively.

Please add the distance indicators on the target tab!!

Exemple of a distance indicator

i like distance indicators, but they also make the combat easier ;-; to be or not to be T_T

Aszkalon

NiKr wrote: »

As a counterfeedback - I don't want a distance meter. I just want all abilities to give us their range in their description, and players will need to learn to know that distance by feel and practice.

/Sign.

We can easily figure it out by learning and doing even if there is no Indicator.

TheDarkSorcerer

I don't think distance indicators is needed at all. You'll learn your distance by simply playing.
Skills that require a target won't fire anyways unless you're within range.

Aszkalon

TheDarkSorcerer wrote: »

I don't think distance indicators is needed at all. You'll learn your distance by simply playing.
Skills that require a target won't fire anyways unless you're within range.

Exactly.

One could also made that an optional - well - Option, right ? Wouldn't it mutilate the Players learning Abilities if everything is so easy that a Chimpanzee could play the Game ? 😅

PlasticLemons

The distance indicator is the fading of the abilities on the hot bar depending on how far you are

Vyril

PlasticLemons wrote: »

The distance indicator is the fading of the abilities on the hot bar depending on how far you are

100% this. It was clear on the ability.

Enigmatic Sage

I dont need see the need or requirement for a range finder in the UI. Seems like games are filled with unnecessary features and indicators these days.

But I suppose since the game favours tab-targeting regardless of soft targeting (action targeting), I would imagine what @PlasticLemons mentioned it being visible on the Ability Bar.

As an example.

The original Star Craft games never told you how many workers you had on your resources. That was a skill the player needed to master as part of their macro/micro awareness. Now it's the norm...

Look at FPS games now. Aim assist hard coded into the gun range with bullet magnetism. Yeah I'm talking to you CoD, Battle Field, Destiny 2! etc

Dont really need to get into the shame of addons in mmorpg's with what they reveal...

Gamer's are just built different now.. lol

tautau

Isn't the size of the target a distance indicator, just like in real life?

Enigmatic Sage

tautau wrote: »

Isn't the size of the target a distance indicator, just like in real life?

Tricks of the trade lol

Tyranthraxus

I foresee us getting distance indicators; It's just not built in, yet.

Always good to know exactly how far you are away from certain bosses, in avoiding accidental aggro's.

Enigmatic Sage

Tyranthraxus wrote: »

I foresee us getting distance indicators; It's just not built in, yet.

Always good to know exactly how far you are away from certain bosses, in avoiding accidental aggro's.

next they'll want visual circles around the mob representing the aggro distance

SirChancelot

Enigmatic Sage wrote: »

Tyranthraxus wrote: »

I foresee us getting distance indicators; It's just not built in, yet.

Always good to know exactly how far you are away from certain bosses, in avoiding accidental aggro's.

next they'll want visual circles around the mob representing the aggro distance

Is there a game that does that?

Enigmatic Sage

SirChancelot wrote: »

Enigmatic Sage wrote: »

Tyranthraxus wrote: »

I foresee us getting distance indicators; It's just not built in, yet.

Always good to know exactly how far you are away from certain bosses, in avoiding accidental aggro's.

next they'll want visual circles around the mob representing the aggro distance

Is there a game that does that?

I've read enough community posts about wanting it in various forums. I'm not aware of an MMORPG off the top my head. Range finders will essentially be used to determine aggro range and tip toe through dense mob area's.

Gamer's are "special"

Liniker

Yes I support this post! implementing this on the action camera mode would also be great, like Tera did

Noaani

I'm perfectly fine with just not having it at all.

I don't much care if it is in the game either - I just don't see it as being overly important either way.

Sathrago

Love me a distance tracker. When you have multiple characters with different spells over many hours of play, it can get annoying to judge distance. Especially if you have characters of varying sizes.

It does not break anything to know that a target is within range of you and I would rather look at their nameplate than have to look down at my skill to see if its ready/spam it until it works.

Enigmatic Sage

Sathrago wrote: »

Love me a distance tracker. When you have multiple characters with different spells over many hours of play, it can get annoying to judge distance. Especially if you have characters of varying sizes.

It does not break anything to know that a target is within range of you and I would rather look at their nameplate than have to look down at my skill to see if its ready/spam it until it works.

who looks at their action bar?

Sathrago

Enigmatic Sage wrote: »

Sathrago wrote: »

Love me a distance tracker. When you have multiple characters with different spells over many hours of play, it can get annoying to judge distance. Especially if you have characters of varying sizes.

It does not break anything to know that a target is within range of you and I would rather look at their nameplate than have to look down at my skill to see if its ready/spam it until it works.

who looks at their action bar?

Trickster

I see that people are divided on this and there are many who approves and many that don't but for me, it is absolutely necessary, just think about it... Even more so when you want to ambush player caravans, determine how far a ship is from you at sea, or gauge your proximity to a boss to avoid aggro. I don't think it would make PvP easier; rather, it would make it smarter. Knowing the distance won't change your damage or anything, but it will help you in determining the best time to use it. For example, as a ranger, knowing the distance can be crucial in preventing melee opponents from getting closer

Surely by adding it as optional would be the best, some people will want some will not, and by adding it would avoid even people creating addons for it

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