A little curiosity, what macros do people use?
To get things started, I'll list mine. Feel free to add yours :)
1. Digging your own nodes.
In its simplest form, this macro targets an entity (e.g. Raw Material Source [Mjollren]), and it runs the dig action; this implies you are on the correct action bar, of course. If you switch around to heal someone, you must then return to your "dig" bar.
It can be made to cover variations of the Knowledge stanza, for instance ten lines for the ten material types shown by Knowledge 1.
2. Careplanning.
Mostly used when you're just starting out, if you're careplanning for someone you might as well automate it. Target [PlayerName], target current target's target, run the careplan action. Now you can watch tv and earn xp.
3. /who
It literally goes into chat mode and says "/who" quickly.
This implies you have your Sys Info tab detached and visible at all times. If zero people are in region, the odds of getting a quick rez are lower; tread carefully.
4. /follow
Same deal with /who. You will follow the entity you're currently targeting. Highly useful if you must keep moving, but need to switch your attention to something else for a bit. Beats auto-running.
5. Assist
Comprised of steps 1 and 2 of the careplan macro. Mostly useful in a group where all healers and/or damage-doers must switch targets frequently.
6. Kitin Patrol
Useful if you go into regions where kitin patrols roam. Attempts to target four entities in a row - Great, Gruesome, Killer and Lacerating Kirosta. If all four types come up in Sys Info as found, you might be looking at a patrol.
Obviously this has some shortcomings, due to how the targeting system works (closest entity).
7. Nameds, bosses
The list is long, and you would need several macros to list them all.
If anything, a list of aggro nameds is useful. Seeing Staro or Fylish approach the Outback Ramp means you need to stop, let them pass, then attempt to go up or down the ramp.
Casually checking for bosses as you stroll around Atys doesn't need to be explained :)
To get things started, I'll list mine. Feel free to add yours :)
1. Digging your own nodes.
In its simplest form, this macro targets an entity (e.g. Raw Material Source [Mjollren]), and it runs the dig action; this implies you are on the correct action bar, of course. If you switch around to heal someone, you must then return to your "dig" bar.
It can be made to cover variations of the Knowledge stanza, for instance ten lines for the ten material types shown by Knowledge 1.
2. Careplanning.
Mostly used when you're just starting out, if you're careplanning for someone you might as well automate it. Target [PlayerName], target current target's target, run the careplan action. Now you can watch tv and earn xp.
3. /who
It literally goes into chat mode and says "/who" quickly.
This implies you have your Sys Info tab detached and visible at all times. If zero people are in region, the odds of getting a quick rez are lower; tread carefully.
4. /follow
Same deal with /who. You will follow the entity you're currently targeting. Highly useful if you must keep moving, but need to switch your attention to something else for a bit. Beats auto-running.
5. Assist
Comprised of steps 1 and 2 of the careplan macro. Mostly useful in a group where all healers and/or damage-doers must switch targets frequently.
6. Kitin Patrol
Useful if you go into regions where kitin patrols roam. Attempts to target four entities in a row - Great, Gruesome, Killer and Lacerating Kirosta. If all four types come up in Sys Info as found, you might be looking at a patrol.
Obviously this has some shortcomings, due to how the targeting system works (closest entity).
7. Nameds, bosses
The list is long, and you would need several macros to list them all.
If anything, a list of aggro nameds is useful. Seeing Staro or Fylish approach the Outback Ramp means you need to stop, let them pass, then attempt to go up or down the ramp.
Casually checking for bosses as you stroll around Atys doesn't need to be explained :)
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