Originally Posted by Haleth
Forgive my being cynical, but you have no way to tell whether or not it will be a success. I've seen grand opening posts like this before, claiming to become something revolutionary, completely new etc., but there was never any real info given and none of the projects got off the ground.
If you want to get people interested, you should really post some more information - and even if you really have your mind set on "claiming" it before someone else does, which you seem to do, you'll still have made the original post and idea.
Regardless, good luck with it.
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Thank you Haleth, I do not find your post the least bit cynical as a matter of fact I see your point. I will thereby reveal the details of the add on. I have a bit more to show but I would rather discuss the add on, rather than see it never evolve or become a reality.
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Project DeepsBot
We would call the add on what would seem to be a fitting name: DeepsBot
The following add on would allow DPSers to simply click on 5 sections. Each section has a purpose which in essence like Healbot would allow a person whom is dpsing to simply click on the box which would act as a Focus button on a another players target in the raid.
For starters, there would be be three buttons with the center button being your primary use button. Assigned attacks would be selectable such as Healbot and would allow numerous attacks to be set with a simple click of the mouse. This Center Button would be larger than the other buttons for visibility.
To the left and the right of the Center player button would be one button to auto focus on the Tank 1 and his target. The button to the Right of the Center Player button would be for the Tank 2. Similar to Healbot there would be a spell timers which would show the duration of the attack and would visually allow the players to keep track of DoTs attacks which are on CD.
The add on would need to smart, knowing what class is using it and could be later allowed to install particular pieces for specific classes. Additionally the buttons would have to allow for the user to be able to designate which Tank is Tank 1 from Tank 2. (Blizzard already implemented a Focus option for Tanks)
Above and below the center button are two more buttons of equal size as the Tank buttons off the the sides. The Upper Button would be specially designed to show what Procs are available for the player. Not all Procs are visible and many gamers are actually using additional add ons to track these Procs. If it is a viable option I would like to even include a button within the Upper button to allow for quicker release of the available Proc the player might want to use in order to bring his DPS up. (Specials which WoW doesn't present on the display for players to easily recognize)
The Lower Button is especially important. This Button is made to either be a 3rd Tank button and/or a "Tab Everything BUT the Tank 1 and Tank 2's Target." Players who are no interested in DPSing Tank 1 or Tanks 2 Targets will get a faster picture of what ADDS in the game need to be killed.
Similar to the add on Taunt master the Center button would need to flash for a couple seconds indicating the player has aggro and needs to save himself. Lastly The Center Button would allow a player to click or Tab as they do to new target if they desired and can use the Center Button with or with out the use of the additional buttons. Only after the side buttons (Left, right and Lower) are clicked will it focus on the target, other wise they can choose freely by selecting their own targets and use the Center Button.
Advantages and Disadvantages for DeepsBot:
Advantage:
* Simple "on the fly" tab targeting saving players time while looking to DPS.
* Timers showing what spell is on CD and which need to be reapplied per tank or DPS member.
* Proc and special abilities indicator with an optional quick press button to initiate the attack.
* Threat meter recognition.
* Customizable set up for each class.
Disadvantage:
* Single point of weakness, in other words if a player or tank for that matter is not on the right target then the player using DeepsBot will and can be wasting valuable time DPSing. Though this may seem a disadvantage this may actually be an advantage - Why? B/c Now a DPS leader can be assigned to the Lower Button Focused Player and eliminate down time.(Especially if the DPS leader is a great gamer)
* Would require some players to be more of a clicker type dps rather than a keyboard spe******t, but then again that is the point of making this add to increase DPS numbers for the players who need to learn and fulfill their roles. Clickers will most usually always be prone to click on a target as they normally do - wasting time and not visualizing the spell Cool downs.
* May or may not be a resource Hog, but most computers are already running numerous add ons to fulfill some of the basic functionality of DeepsBot, turn them off and use this add on equals the same consumption.
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This is the basic premise of the Add on DeepsBot. I would hope for constructive criticism here and would like to ask for help in developing the add on. Much of the Code already exists. Each button only needs to be written to satisfy their functions. While we may have a number of players saying such an add on would not be necessary I find that "most" of the player base are not experts gamers, most in fact are casual gamers. This add on would bring up players who might not be able to pull a satisfactory amount of DPS and achieve the victory they may be lacking due to output.
I have a strong belief that this would open up the game in a way that would put a semi casual player into a higher class of DPSer. If developed this add on would last the test of time and there would be a desire for many players to get a hold of it, even if they are keyboard pros they can at least benefit from all the added functionality.
Thank you for your time in reading this, I would like to request assistance in developing this add on : DeepsBot
Regards,
Realista