Request: Option to turn off the visibility of genies

Asterelle - Sanctuary_1381265973
Asterelle - Sanctuary_1381265973 Posts: 7,881 Arc User
edited May 2009 in Suggestion Box
Let's look at genie issue
1) Everyone and their mom has one.
2) The color doesn't make too much of a difference.
3) They have no physical presence
4) They slow down the rendering of the game.
5) They hide the presence of an 89 fairy.
6) They are not animated with respect to their skills.
7) They are huge (2-3 times bigger than an 89 fairy)

I'm sure plenty like me find their movements distracting and unnecessary.

How about an option to disable rendering genies at all?
There are similar options already to disable customized avatars and various other effects. Anyone else in support of this?
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  • Maiya - Lost City
    Maiya - Lost City Posts: 2,686 Arc User
    edited May 2009
    I am for this. So much lag in South Archo now. QQ
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  • Abbadon - Harshlands
    Abbadon - Harshlands Posts: 33 Arc User
    edited May 2009
    There is already a suggestion for this in the Suggestions forum. But yes, I support this suggestion. A display toggle would be great for genies.
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  • Jingizu - Heavens Tear
    Jingizu - Heavens Tear Posts: 13 Arc User
    edited May 2009
    oh god yes, i find them annoying
  • FoxRunning - Heavens Tear
    FoxRunning - Heavens Tear Posts: 2,048 Arc User
    edited May 2009
    very simple fix: everyone just sticks the genie in their pocket! no muss, no fuss, and the lil gnat powers right back up, as soon as you take it out again.

    problem solved. next problem-getting people to do it. no one will get off their bleeping mounts at the banker, TuJo, and other such places. people go there, and tend to just stand there, to wait, rather than leave, take care of other archo business then come back. i think thats the real lag creator in arch...people parking with mounts. in many cities of old, people were required to get off their horses, and walk through crowded parts of cities...i believe this would be a good idea for archo as well


    Let's look at genie issue
    1) Everyone and their mom has one.
    2) The color doesn't make too much of a difference.
    3) They have no physical presence
    4) They slow down the rendering of the game.
    5) They hide the presence of an 89 fairy.
    6) They are not animated with respect to their skills.
    7) They are huge (2-3 times bigger than an 89 fairy)

    I'm sure plenty like me find their movements distracting and unnecessary.

    How about an option to disable rendering genies at all?
    There are similar options already to disable customized avatars and various other effects. Anyone else in support of this?
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  • Kirashan - Dreamweaver
    Kirashan - Dreamweaver Posts: 200 Arc User
    edited May 2009
    Totally in support of this thread.
  • Corsen - Heavens Tear
    Corsen - Heavens Tear Posts: 14 Arc User
    edited May 2009
    7th-ed! (or: seconded in 7th position)

    I agree with all comments made by Asterelle on the obstructiveness of the genies
  • Pureentity - Heavens Tear
    Pureentity - Heavens Tear Posts: 45 Arc User
    edited May 2009
    Yes, I put mine away in arch though. Just so much lag!
  • Lupinae - Sanctuary
    Lupinae - Sanctuary Posts: 18 Arc User
    edited May 2009
    They don't bother me, but I believe if it's slowing down (or just annoying) others then yes, it would be a good idea.