I would like different icons and/or assignable colors to party members, either through the interface or an addon. I've seen similar suggestions before during beta, but after running SO last night I feel it needs repeating.
The Problem
In large groups doing things like AA, Hel Ra, SO, or PVP a lot of coordination is necessary to succeed, however it's hard to identify who is who outside of the crown, which is normally main tank. This requires a lot of prep work in figuring out orders, who is going where, etc. that doesn't work and takes away from the "fun" time of actually playing the game. When thing go wrong from that plan, even with the aid of voice communication software like teamspeak, it's hard to identify who and what is where. For those trying to use just regular chat, it's near impossible. This will probably be an issue for console releases as well, if not addressed.
Solutions
1. Assigned Chevrons - party leader or members can assign their own customchevron (icon) above their head. We have several dozen we can choose from in guild ranks, something hardly anyone sees or uses outside of the guild list, it makes little sense to me that we're stuck with a measly 2 icon types in what could be a 24 man party.
2. Colored Chevrons - leaving the Chevrons as they are, but letting party leaders assign colors for teams or roles is another way to communicate who needs to go where or with who.
3. Primary Role Chevrons - allow players to show their primary role (healer, dps, tank) rather than the assignable icons. You're relying on players not to mess things up, but seeing thoak would be more than enough to let you know what the people around you can do.
4. LUA Addon Support to Assign Chevrons - add in options in the LUA code so some of the skilled modders can create an addon for some of the solutions above. This would only help PC players however.
Similar suggestions have been made before, hopefully this has enough thought and gets enough attention to get a change made. Other players with similar issues with the current party icon system feel free to agree, comment, or complain with some of these ideas.
Edit: Moved to Feedback & Suggestions
Edited by HeroOfNone on 25 January 2015 17:07 Herfi Driderkitty of the Aldmeri Dominion
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