Please note that this post is a living document.
[Game Launcher]
I suggest that the Game Launcher be updated. Outdated data is shown under the "Info" tab.
1.) Community redirects to the main AoC website; is this correct?
2.) Forums (EU) and Forums (US) redirect to identical locations.
[User Interface]
I suggest that the User Interface be dramatically simplified in many aspects, and moved over to a more suitable technology, such as Lua. Right now, the UI is quite clunky; responsiveness and performance suffer.
Detailed changes:
- Re-implement the UI with a more suitable technology; Lua, for example.
- Instant tooltip message pop-up when mouse-over an entity.
- Reduce the amount of template (description) messages; only display necessary information.
- Add to the minimap what zone you're in, instead of sending a message to the chat box.
- Upon log in, don't send the Login Reward window if you've already claimed the reward for that day.
- Add more action-specific audio, for example:
1.) A sound when purchasing/selling an item.
2.) A sound when opening/closing a menu with a NPC.
3.) A sound when targeting/untargeting a target.
4.) A sound when joining/leaving a group.
[Game Engine - Collision]
- It is common to get stuck or 'stickied' on edges and objects. Part of the problem may be related to object height and what angle you collide at.
[World Environment]
I suggest that changes be made so that zoning is limited to certain aspects of the game. An open-world approach to design would better fit this concept.
- Add a unique sound when running on rock-like textures.
This game is worth investing into. It has tremendous potential. Thank you.