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Faster Custom Deck Identification

AuthorMessage
Astrologist
Dec 26, 2013
1124
As we all know, changing decks in order to see what spells are loaded can be a tedious process to say the least. Unfortunately the word choices available when re-naming your decks don't always allow for a full explanation of what's loaded in them.
It would be nice if we had the ability to choose a deck in our inventory, without actually equipping it, and be able to see a thumbnail of the spells that are loaded. Most people can identify their spells by the icons so this would be a quick "at-a-glance" option rather than having to change decks to see what's loaded in them. The mechanics for this would be similar to what you get when you're changing gear... clicking the alternate deck would show the spells in that deck as well as the spells in the currently equipped deck. Then it would be a simple matter of clicking the "equip" icon and boom, you're done.

Historian
Jun 19, 2010
657
This is a great idea.

Some folks love they can open and close multiple screens to do what can be done with the click of one button.

But for the rest of us who crave and favor simplicity; having a simple one click option to change decks, gear, pets, or weapons is both appreciated and welcome.

Who else has ever had another player ask them for their help in a particular dungeon or boss fight that required you to change your deck, equipment, weapons or pet to better handle what you're about to face; only to have the player repeatedly ask "Are you ready?" or "What's the hold up!?!"...

...and you're already clicking as fast as the game allows to change out your items.

Its in these moments most, I wish I had a one click change deck, gear, weapons or pet option; or able to let the other player magically view what I see on my screen, so they understand I'm clicking and moving my mouse as fast as the game allows.

Astrologist
Sep 19, 2013
1006
Better yet, just allow players to type a deck name. Deck names aren't visible to anyone else, so there's no need to even filter it.

Astrologist
Aug 20, 2011
1077
I love suggestions like these. Unfortunately, it seems like the concept of usability goes over most people's heads. It boils down to this: if a long process could conceivably be completed with a single button click, it should be planned and made that way. Otherwise, it's a bad design, and it should be recognized as such.

Delver
Jun 29, 2011
213
TucsonWizard on Oct 23, 2014 wrote:
As we all know, changing decks in order to see what spells are loaded can be a tedious process to say the least. Unfortunately the word choices available when re-naming your decks don't always allow for a full explanation of what's loaded in them.
It would be nice if we had the ability to choose a deck in our inventory, without actually equipping it, and be able to see a thumbnail of the spells that are loaded. Most people can identify their spells by the icons so this would be a quick "at-a-glance" option rather than having to change decks to see what's loaded in them. The mechanics for this would be similar to what you get when you're changing gear... clicking the alternate deck would show the spells in that deck as well as the spells in the currently equipped deck. Then it would be a simple matter of clicking the "equip" icon and boom, you're done.
You can already scroll through your decks to see the contents without equipping them. Just use the "Previous" or "Next" arrow buttons beside the deck name. You can also change the spells of each deck this way.

Astrologist
Dec 26, 2013
1124
Errol Everhart on Oct 24, 2014 wrote:
You can already scroll through your decks to see the contents without equipping them. Just use the "Previous" or "Next" arrow buttons beside the deck name. You can also change the spells of each deck this way.
This is true however from what I can tell you can't equip the deck from this screen. The whole point is to minimize the number of actions required to switch decks. Again, this is all a "gee it sure would be nice to do this" kind of deal. Not a game breaker.