tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34126572.post5168671824826062397..comments2023-10-15T04:55:00.347-05:00Comments on Anyway Games: Are peripheral tools common?Aaron Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06397235341719388657noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34126572.post-58748246422389229922007-12-19T06:09:00.000-06:002007-12-19T06:09:00.000-06:00In WoW I used a couple of add-ons, some which Bliz...In WoW I used a couple of add-ons, some which Blizzard added similar functionality later in the game. In EQ2 I used an alternate GUI, since it provided a more effective use of screen space and visibly better indicators.<BR/><BR/>In both these cases the developers provided the means to do that on purpose and I think that is pretty good that they provided that option.<BR/><BR/>For City of Heroes/Villains I use HeroStats when I play some characters, typically dominators, comtrollers and defenders to help with buff and crowd control timers and also to have an on-screen clock. The tool provides much more info than that if you want it, but that is my use for it.<BR/><BR/>For other MMOGs, I do not recall having used any external tools at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34126572.post-41860033967935195282007-12-18T18:16:00.000-06:002007-12-18T18:16:00.000-06:00I didn't enjoy using mods in WoW. However, once m...I didn't enjoy using mods in WoW. However, once my guild started requiring them to raid I used them and became dependent on them. It took away from the game.<BR/><BR/>My stance on them now is simply to avoid them at all costs. If the UI dev team can't create a UI functional enough to satisfy the community then they have failed at their job.<BR/><BR/>I also feel that UIs should constantly be evolving. When the game releases if it makes sense to add a particular function then it should be added for everyone.<BR/><BR/>As for additional tools I don't use them much. Back in DAOC when I first started playing a Savage I was getting nasty carpal tunnel from swaping between so many hotbars. A nostromo speed pad allowed for me to press 1 button and have to hit Shift+1 for me. Other than that I'm pretty much a purist myself.Keenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09051314709518692228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34126572.post-17669820794296585542007-12-18T16:26:00.000-06:002007-12-18T16:26:00.000-06:00I pretty much CAN'T play WoW without mods. Everyt...I pretty much CAN'T play WoW without mods. Everything else out there I have played without them with the exception of EQ. <BR/><BR/>I think it's possible for them to add such incredible value to the game that to not use them would be to be losing out. I have never used anything that would be considered a cheat, and I wouldn't. But whatever the rules allow and simplify or enhance my enjoyment of the game I want to use.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com