View Full Version : On/Off Indicator for Toggleable Auras
I think it would be logical for the toggle auras/spells/items to have an indicator such as this:
http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/aznkid648/Capture2.png
It would simply state that it is "On" or "Off"
http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/aznkid648/Capture-1.png
People also suggested that the icon would glow when its on and go greyscale when it's off.
On:
http://i31.tinypic.com/1sgn7p.jpg
Off:
http://i26.tinypic.com/5d8dxj.jpg
THIS WORKS TOO! ^
Godeye
05-17-2010, 10:26 PM
I don't see a problem with hovering over it to see if it is on or off.
Just seems a little too cluttery, KISS.
there we go, finally got the pictures working.
I don't see a problem with hovering over it to see if it is on or off.
Just seems a little too cluttery, KISS.
When you play fast paced games and you don't have time for that type of stuff, it really helps.
Xzero_
05-17-2010, 10:44 PM
I don't see a problem with hovering over it to see if it is on or off.
Just seems a little too cluttery, KISS.
Sometimes with Soul Reaper's aura, I THINK I turned it on, but really it's been off the whole game. I didn't need to check it because it "kept it turned on".
lecrash
05-17-2010, 10:57 PM
So, you can't see the unit around you, if they are affected? >.>
Crazyloon
05-17-2010, 10:57 PM
What is this... I don't even...
Why... you can hover your mouse... you can see the aura on enemies
If there are no enemies around, you have all the time you need to hover over it.
TheAlmighty
05-17-2010, 11:42 PM
I believe your idea is indeed common sense. Something like this should be implemented whether it be your idea or another that clearly shows that an aura is either ON or OFF.
TheAlmighty
05-17-2010, 11:45 PM
What is this... I don't even...
Why... you can hover your mouse... you can see the aura on enemies
If there are no enemies around, you have all the time you need to hover over it.
Don't you want something implemented that make things just that little bit more easier. Good job if it's not that hard to hover your mouse over the icon and check. I have no issues with it either, just lets think about it from a convenience point of view.
matrixfox
05-18-2010, 05:13 PM
negras be flavin;'''''
cryonine
05-18-2010, 05:18 PM
Bumping, because this should have been an obvious addition when they made them toggleable.
RobotRock
05-18-2010, 05:28 PM
auras should light up like autoattack features (spiders web)
Porpoise_God
05-18-2010, 10:11 PM
There's a Mod for that.
I think there is anyway.
There's a Mod for that.
I think there is anyway.
Well it shouldn't need to be a mod
KI_Cubano
05-19-2010, 11:07 AM
Simple idea with no harm done.
auras should light up like autoattack features (spiders web)
His idea seems to have been overlooked, also great.
skullfrag
05-19-2010, 11:38 AM
Why not just make a phrase saying "<name of aura> has been turned on/off". just like the phrase that shows up when you try to use an ability which can't be used at the moment?
Sayko
05-19-2010, 12:23 PM
oh so the mine was a mod? loL i thought they added it on the last patch :p
well, since i been using the mod and i like it, i really do i have no other option than voting yes, totally agree with this!
zxpr0jk
05-19-2010, 11:20 PM
How anyone can downvote improving ui is unimaginable to me.
"hover over the button to see"
That defeats the purpose of having a gui. It's supposed to be a clear representation of what is going on at the given moment without requiring your direct attention.
Currently, the best way to know if your aura is on is to notice if the aura effect is attached to another unit. This only works when you can see another unit.
I think all toggle'd auras should have some kind of clear difference between being on and off.
GGreenBass
05-20-2010, 05:16 PM
Dude, I already have this mod! Just let me find it...
GGreenBass
05-20-2010, 05:18 PM
http://forums.heroesofnewerth.com/showthread.php?t=104994
pk_thunder
05-20-2010, 05:28 PM
I'd rather see it gray but glowing orange on the sides
The_Loki
05-21-2010, 03:06 PM
This is totally needed. Great idea
PerfectBlue
05-22-2010, 12:23 AM
Yes, good suggestion.
I'm all for a on/off indicator, but I think it would be better if they made the icon have a green or red overlay with low opacity instead of the text.
TheAlmighty
05-23-2010, 01:21 AM
Seems like alot of people whether or not in this thread or another are agree-ing with we fact we need better indications. I'm sure S2 will implement something simple in the near future. Hopefully sooner rather than later of corse. Though some mods are good temporary fixes.
bump. This is getting pretty popular, so spread the word even more so S2 can implement this into the game!
Amajed
05-23-2010, 05:22 PM
how many times u said "bump" on this forum ?
really .. I need an answer ..
how many times u said "bump" on this forum ?
really .. I need an answer ..
i said it like 50000 times xD
But hey, when people look at it, it seems that they agree with me. So i'm trying to get S2 to realize this
Should just be grayed out.
dEph_
05-25-2010, 02:54 PM
Perhaps the icon is faded/darkened when it is off? and normal colored when its on?
HeavySoul
05-26-2010, 06:25 PM
http://forums.heroesofnewerth.com/showthread.php?t=104994
Good suggestion, but as GGreenBass pointed out, there is a UI mod that performs this function so implementation is not critical.
Zakharov
05-28-2010, 11:42 PM
I think it would look nicer if deactivated auras are shown in grayscale, and activated auras in color. That makes it much more noticeable. Also, this is eligible for popular now.
Also, this is eligible for popular now.
^This
xMirmo
06-01-2010, 08:57 AM
Yes.
bump. S2, hopefully you are reading this and notice that 93% of the voters agree on this.
matrixfox
06-03-2010, 03:39 PM
more negras imo
shub1
06-03-2010, 03:42 PM
this makes logical sense... reminds me of how you can always show health bars by pressing ' key
maybe for those who think that this idea is visually unappealing, bring something similar in addition
Dr`Delicious
06-05-2010, 02:16 PM
T-up.
DracroniC
06-07-2010, 05:23 PM
Yes this should be. I got a mod for it since its not default.
Bump. please put this into the game this upcoming patch! It is easily noticeable that the community agrees!
Jesus
06-09-2010, 06:32 AM
Needed so badly. I don't care if it's "On/Off" text, colour/grayscale, border, glow. I don't care. It needs to be done somehow.
Tankie
06-09-2010, 07:55 AM
i have a mod for this because i believe it is a major convenience = should be implemented
Tankie
06-09-2010, 07:56 AM
bump?
_blomman
06-09-2010, 11:32 AM
no need for it.. u can already see on the skill if its off
torfteufel
06-10-2010, 06:29 AM
People also suggested that the icon would glow when its on and go greyscale when it's off.
THIS WORKS TOO! ^
this
voted yes
DxTKchorro
06-10-2010, 10:33 PM
I like this
Sometime i just forget that i shutdown an aura and pass all the game without realize that
it should help
torfteufel
06-11-2010, 03:33 AM
OMG how does i get popular??!!
*cough* cough*
SrsBsnss
06-11-2010, 06:44 PM
:blac:AGREED. :blac:
SpikeBolt
06-11-2010, 08:08 PM
There is a mod that does this, btw. No harm having it in-game though. I believe it should have been done quite some time ago as well.
Mouth662
06-13-2010, 01:24 AM
voted no because you constantly bumped your other thread and annoyed me
Voted no because I hate people that post 15 bumps in a row.
Colinthetank
06-22-2010, 09:25 PM
I voted yes for you. I think it's a neat idea.
Janitorus
07-04-2010, 02:41 PM
Make it light up when it's on!
xXMephistoXx
07-10-2010, 05:52 AM
What you should rather do, is have them show the Aura as black and white when off, looks a bit ugly with text, IMO. And in addition, some addons may display manacost at that location, and they would interfere with eachother, I think doing it like this would be better:
On:
http://i31.tinypic.com/1sgn7p.jpg
Off:
http://i26.tinypic.com/5d8dxj.jpg
WhiTdeMoN
07-10-2010, 06:34 PM
/signed this is needed...
Dragnmn
07-24-2010, 11:29 AM
Voted yes, very useful for when you don't want to give yourself away on SR just yet.
WarKirby
07-25-2010, 08:08 AM
Sometimes with Soul Reaper's aura, I THINK I turned it on, but really it's been off the whole game. I didn't need to check it because it "kept it turned on".
THIS
I accidentally hit W once by accident sometime, and 30mins later I notice my aura isn't working. Usually when I'm hovering around someone trying to hit them with it.
Soul Reaper needs this more than anyone, but others would benefit too like :andr::arac::moon:
HahaYouDied
08-02-2010, 02:41 AM
What you should rather do, is have them show the Aura as black and white when off, looks a bit ugly with text, IMO. And in addition, some addons may display manacost at that location, and they would interfere with eachother, I think doing it like this would be better:
On:
http://i31.tinypic.com/1sgn7p.jpg
Off:
http://i26.tinypic.com/5d8dxj.jpg
I like this much idea much better and would vote yes for that.
xXMephistoXx
08-02-2010, 08:12 AM
What you should rather do, is have them show the Aura as black and white when off, looks a bit ugly with text, IMO. And in addition, some addons may display manacost at that location, and they would interfere with eachother, I think doing it like this would be better:
On:
http://i31.tinypic.com/1sgn7p.jpg
Off:
http://i26.tinypic.com/5d8dxj.jpg
I like this much idea much better and would vote yes for that.
Thanks, man ;) Glad someone finally noticed it :P
But yeah, it would be much better, and look a lot nicer. Hope to see it implemented! And "NvZn", you could incorporate that into your first post, 'cause I think it would be a better, and more popular, solution ;)
Thanks, man ;) Glad someone finally noticed it :P
But yeah, it would be much better, and look a lot nicer. Hope to see it implemented! And "NvZn", you could incorporate that into your first post, 'cause I think it would be a better, and more popular, solution ;)
Yeah, I did, if you read it it says "some people have suggested grayscale/color icons, THAT WORKS TOO! :D" I'll see if I can add the pictures though
EDIT: got the pictures, thanks mephisto
xXMephistoXx
08-02-2010, 09:08 AM
Np ;) And sorry, I didn't notice that you had wrote that :P
pwn_U_fast
08-02-2010, 10:57 AM
/support
xXMephistoXx
08-06-2010, 07:10 AM
hump
Traubensalat
08-06-2010, 07:36 AM
agree!
Darnok
09-02-2010, 08:08 PM
Just make it look like toggle (aka scout's vanish) so it would be clear when it's on/off
AND another idea: take for example valk or NH. For both their ultis there is a short fade time before they became invisible. There ought to be some indicator when you're in fade time and when you're invisible
For example: you run as any other player, dev with cloud chases you. valk ultis and you got invi with 2 or 3s fade (you don't know) you need to change direction asap, but you should wait till you get inv, so dev cant hook you and kill you. You know the drill
The_Nix
09-02-2010, 09:57 PM
I'm glad some people on these forums still have good ideas
Darnok
09-11-2010, 08:00 PM
*bump*
boblehest
09-30-2010, 05:04 PM
What is this... I don't even...
Why... you can hover your mouse... you can see the aura on enemies
If there are no enemies around, you have all the time you need to hover over it.
If I was running this forum, I would ban guys like you from voting because you're obviously not capable of thinking rationally, I simply can't understand why anyone would say no to this.
DxTKchorro
10-01-2010, 12:22 AM
Make this a Popular topic, http://forums.heroesofnewerth.com/showthread.php?t=127452
Hm. It was in popular a while ago, but I guess I have to resubmit.
rizzle
10-04-2010, 09:00 PM
Voted yes ages ago expecting this to be implemented, but never was.
This mod does the trick though:
http://forums.heroesofnewerth.com/showthread.php?t=104994
You may want to link it in the main post.
pwn_U_fast
10-05-2010, 12:13 PM
umm.. none of my mods worked as of the current patch?
Warsong
10-27-2010, 06:01 AM
Kind of surprised something like this isn't done. Talk about a simple change that could be fixed in any given patch. So dumb. Get with the program s2, this is a no brainer and easy fix.