New User Interface and Accessibility Options in Dragonflight - Hold to Cast, Action Combat, and Interact Keys

Posted 2022/08/28 at 12:00 PM by Archimtiros

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USER INTERFACE AND ACCESSIBILITY

NEW HUD UI

Edit Mode

Added Buffs & Debuffs
Added Party Frames

Class and Professions tracking added back to the Minimap tracking toggle.

Added new Campaign Quest cursor when hovering over an NPC offering a Campaign Quest.

NEW OPTION: PRESS AND HOLD CASTING

If enabled, allows the player to press and hold a keyboard hotkey to continually cast a spell on an Action Bar without having to repeatedly press the button.
This only supports keyboard hotkeys, clicking a spell with the mouse will still cast the spell a single time.
Will not work with macros and items.
Enable this option under Options > Gameplay > Interface > Combat

NEW FEATURE: INTERACT KEY

Press the Interact Key to interact with NPCs and objects with a keypress instead of your mouse.
Interactive NPCs and objects will highlight as you enter interact range. An icon will appear above NPCs.
The default Interact Key is F. If F is not working or is bound to something else, go to the Keybindings menu and make sure “Interact With Target” is bound to a key.
Enable this feature by typing “/console SoftTargetInteract 3” in chat. An interface option will be added later.

NEW TARGETING SYSTEM: ACTION COMBAT

Automatically targets enemies as you approach them, allowing you to start casting abilities immediately.
Dynamically switches targets based on where you’re looking.
Works alongside the standard targeting system. If you need to lock on to a target, simply press Tab to enter Tab Target Combat.
Enable this feature by typing “/console SoftTargetEnemy 3” in chat. An interface option will be added later.

Comment by dlbert2000Hold to cast is a game changer. Goodbye autohotkeyComment by thebdcNice additions.

Preparations for console version? :DComment by Underated270It’s good that since WoW says they don’t have many systems or anything to work on this expansion, they instead target all these smaller things which make a huge difference to some people and can enable more to go further. I’m looking forward to press and hold casting myself! Let’s hope during this time more changes like these can be made to help pull the game and its design out of 2012 and into 2022 and beyondComment by 2350822Hold to cast is going to make Guardian Druiding a whoooooole lot easier!Comment by DCCXVIIIMeh. Still waiting for an overhaul of the garbage profession UI. So far not a peep has been made about the older expacs which is what I'm actually interested in.Comment by LucromAuto macros here we go :P just hold and cast everything thats not on cooldownComment by KalkatakAs a controller player I can say that the Interact Key is a HUGE game changer!
Even with Console Port (the go-to addon for controller play) so much of my time is spent trying to aim the crosshair at NPCs and objects to interact, especially those pesky NPCs that follow you about.
I have Engineering for Loot-a-Rang on every toon just because of how painful looting is without it, so excited that I'll be able to pick up something different for Dragonflight now! :D

The Action Combat looks really exciting for open world stuff too! Though I will probably stick to Target Scan Enemy (my targeting method of choice, for it's accuracy) for M+ and such.Comment by wolf47They forgot to mention frost mage (frost bolt)

Nice additions.

Preparations for console version? :DComment by KalkatakAuto macros here we go :P just hold and cast everything thats not on cooldownComment by NahelaAuto macros here we go :P just hold and cast everything thats not on cooldownComment by AzraelUltimaAuto macros here we go :P just hold and cast everything thats not on cooldownComment by MattstaNice additions.

Preparations for console version? :DComment by KalkatakAction combat sounds like we're going to see a lot more accidental pulls...Comment by VedsjNice. Now as havoc DH all u have to do is hold down the button assigned to Chaos Strike.Comment by SirWeltschmerzContinuous arcane blast let's goComment by UrhWoVyInteract key is great. Gonna save a lot of clicks.Comment by MealianHold to cast is great, reduces the chance of me getting carpal tunnel from all the pressing.Comment by kevmauldinBeing an unrepentant in-game klepto, the interact key addition will save me a surprising amount of time just with being able to loot corpses. Will probably also help my dps lol... not that I would ever loot mid pull <_< >_> <_<Comment by AmaterasuNyanThese are some pretty good changes. Hopefully, Blizz will work on their controller support more to make it good as well. Maybe they can copy the crosshotbar system from XIV.Comment by NeomagamMeh. Still waiting for an overhaul of the garbage profession UI. So far not a peep has been made about the older expacs which is what I'm actually interested in.