Post by Morreion on Jun 11, 2010 8:13:57 GMT -5
The “I’m With Stupid” Add-on (Game by Night)
When is an addon cheating? (Tobold's MMORPG Blog)
I've never liked the idea of add-ons, and I avoid them. The only ones I'd be interested in are ones that improve a poor UI. I like it when everyone is on an even playing field as far as gameplay goes.
Now introducing, the I’m With Stupid add-on: the add-on which finally removes the need for all but a single person to think during a raid. Are you a raid leader? Then you too can turn your team into a group of shuffling and hungry zombies! Brains —–> this way!
No Vent? No problem! With our patented system, you can now simply run to the big green circle, cleverly labeled “Run here nao!” Follow the arrows to epic loot!
Can’t remember your rotation? Fear not, that too can be your raid leader’s responsibility. Just ask them to write it on the floor. 3, 2, 1, done!
Not sure where the fire will land? It’s easy! Our system clearly tells you “Fire lands HERE!” in a big red square. No thought required!
Raiding has never been lazier!
In all seriousness, I’m with Ixobelle when he says that he respects the time and effort that went into developing this thing. But, this is a clear example of when add-ons go too far. Couple it with Deadly Boss Mods and raiding becomes little more than a countdown timer to epic loot.
It might be a good tool for raid leaders. Yet, I have to wonder what the point is if your specific purpose is to avoid all challenge.
No Vent? No problem! With our patented system, you can now simply run to the big green circle, cleverly labeled “Run here nao!” Follow the arrows to epic loot!
Can’t remember your rotation? Fear not, that too can be your raid leader’s responsibility. Just ask them to write it on the floor. 3, 2, 1, done!
Not sure where the fire will land? It’s easy! Our system clearly tells you “Fire lands HERE!” in a big red square. No thought required!
Raiding has never been lazier!
In all seriousness, I’m with Ixobelle when he says that he respects the time and effort that went into developing this thing. But, this is a clear example of when add-ons go too far. Couple it with Deadly Boss Mods and raiding becomes little more than a countdown timer to epic loot.
It might be a good tool for raid leaders. Yet, I have to wonder what the point is if your specific purpose is to avoid all challenge.
When is an addon cheating? (Tobold's MMORPG Blog)
Blizzard says "it removes too much player reaction and decision-making while facing dungeon and raid encounters. While some other mods also work to this end, we find that AVR and the act of visualizing strategy within the game world simply goes beyond what we’re willing to allow". But that is only their second reason. The first is: "The invasive nature of a mod altering and/or interacting with the game world (virtually or directly) is not intended and not something we will allow. World of Warcraft UI addons are never intended to interact with the game world itself." So the line appears to be somewhere between altering the user interface, and altering the game world, even if that is only by painting it with spots and arrows.
I've never liked the idea of add-ons, and I avoid them. The only ones I'd be interested in are ones that improve a poor UI. I like it when everyone is on an even playing field as far as gameplay goes.
