Poll: Monster life number display

I don't care for monster life bars as much as i'd care for an option to enable damage numbers implemented as least-intrusive as possible.

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Chris wrote:

Should a monster's life bar also show a numeric value such as 690/800?

This issue has come up a few times internally and is a topic of much discussion. Action RPGs (including PoE until now) generally don't display exact monster life numbers alongside their life bars, because they die so quickly. Traditional MMORPGs do, however.

Should we show these values? Note that:
- We don't want to clutter the UI
- We don't want to clutter the options page
- We DO want to make it easy to see relevant values so that people don't feel the need to get banned for third party mods

I strongly vote No, because it would give ppl an indictions of the actual/estimated damage done on the mob. There are very smart ppl out there. Dont be surprise if some1 came out with a damage calculator.

Being secretive about your damage calculation, would enhance your game. Its best to be based on your "feeling". Life bar is enough.

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I don't believe that the number display is required.

But, for those who would like it then an option to enable it could be a good idea.

as options it's a good idea
maybe also make some damage numbers?

YES.

I've always liked seeing my enemies total/current health. I'm a very precise player and having such information helps me managing my resources(mana/attacks/cooldowns) better.

I would love this feature, but I also think it should be an option .... I can understand a lot of people might want a more old school feel, really its one of those personal preference features.

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starsg wrote:

I strongly vote No, because it would give ppl an indictions of the actual/estimated damage done on the mob. There are very smart ppl out there. Dont be surprise if some1 came out with a damage calculator.

Being secretive about your damage calculation, would enhance your game. Its best to be based on your "feeling". Life bar is enough.

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How does hiding numbers make the game better in any way?

If this goes through I'd like to see an option to add Floating Combat Text when you hit, since if they health bars would essentially give you an idea what your true damage versus a Monster is, Why have to try and calculate each hit if your trying to gauge max hits etc.

Dps is only one side of the story.

I would like to add this:-

a) a life bar is used to gauage the life.
b) a life numbers is used to know the actual life.


May question to all is,

1) Is it a necessity to be in-game?


pls consider what Chris also mention the following:-

- We don't want to clutter the UI
- We don't want to clutter the options page
- We DO want to make it easy to see relevant values so that people don't feel the need to get banned for third party mods


2) Would you like to see the info in the official website instead?

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My point is instead of cluttering the UI <or worst still slowing down the game (i may be wrong here)>

Why not post the information online, on their official website?

My opinion is if it makes your life easier as a dev leave em out as they are not really needed.