I must be one of the few players that likes the new icons, then. Half the problem with the new set is just getting used to the color scheme, I would suggest. I admit I had a bit of an issue for the first 1-2 hours, but then it just became the new "default" in my mind. And now at least with the increased contrast, I can easily identify items.
Now, if only we could get rid of the obligatory rectangles that govern the game windows ... even if I turn background opacity to zero, I can still make out the margins of the inventory/chat/map windows. Be nice if turning it to zero would leave "contents only" on the screen -- but that's a different topic.
As for the rest of the patch, I believe we need to wait at least some 1-2 weeks before we can make a judgment. Personally, I made my "noob money" exclusively from corporal missions, and I never felt that I was restricted in my gameplay. Shoring up the NH source of money is, therefore, not so bad.Of course, I would really like to see more *diverse* ways of making money, because repetitive missions are .. well .. repetitive.
Oh, and I appreciate that we finally got rid of that stupid aggressive warning about Universe chat. This overhaul was very long overdue. If I could make a suggestion though ... maybe stick a "Game Info: " before the description text that appears now in Uni?
I'll post again when I collect more thoughts.
Now, if only we could get rid of the obligatory rectangles that govern the game windows ... even if I turn background opacity to zero, I can still make out the margins of the inventory/chat/map windows. Be nice if turning it to zero would leave "contents only" on the screen -- but that's a different topic.
As for the rest of the patch, I believe we need to wait at least some 1-2 weeks before we can make a judgment. Personally, I made my "noob money" exclusively from corporal missions, and I never felt that I was restricted in my gameplay. Shoring up the NH source of money is, therefore, not so bad.Of course, I would really like to see more *diverse* ways of making money, because repetitive missions are .. well .. repetitive.
Oh, and I appreciate that we finally got rid of that stupid aggressive warning about Universe chat. This overhaul was very long overdue. If I could make a suggestion though ... maybe stick a "Game Info: " before the description text that appears now in Uni?
I'll post again when I collect more thoughts.
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