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Shield Regeneration and Damage Resistance Dynamic Stat Request

SystemSystem Member, NoReporting Posts: 178,019 Arc User
Hello Cryptic,

Please make our Shield Regeneration and Shield Damage Removal (Resistance/Reduction) stats visible in our UI.

These stats would be similar to how we can now press U, click Defense, and see our Shield Facings, Hull Points, Hull Resistances, etc. But, unlike the stat for Shield Regeneration given in a shield's description tooltip, this UI addition that I'm requesting would be dynamic and change in real time based on our ship type, skills, shield power levels, captain/BO powers, console/equipment load-out, etc. similar to the other stats described above or like weapon damage/DPS changes in the Power Tray Tooltips. Shield Regeneration was once available to us as the "Shield Emitter" stat, and while strangely labelled, it worked great until it was removed for no apparent reason (see below).

Along with the Shield Regeneration stat, please also add a visible Shield Damage Removal stat. Dynamic as described above. This relatively new shield feature would be better understood if we could see it and view how it's affected by the various game mechanics.

I hope the reasoning behind needing these UI improvements is self-evident, but if more information is required, there is much discussion and many approvals linked in the History, below. I also invite further discussion here.

History:
My quest first began 04/21/10 with this thread asking for the location of the regeneration stat, and when I learned it wasn't available, I asked for it in the April 20th Engineering Report. Amazingly, dstahl responded, saying he'd forward my request "to the UI tooltips guru."

On 06/04/10 I started a thread dedicated to the addition of a regeneration stat and damage removal stat, and a couple of days later the Shield Emitter (regeneration) UI addition was found. Sadly, that was removed for no apparent reason (or comment in the Release Notes) by July 30th.

That last thread is still alive, but it's not really entitled properly. For starters, the title doesn't mention Shield Damage Removal. And at this point, we don't care why it was removed, as much as we'd like the Shield Regeneration stat restored and, I think, properly labeled. Lastly, I hope placing this request in the Controls and User Interface forum, will hopefully gain the proper attention of the UI Gurus.

Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to read this request. Please sign below if you would find these features beneficial to Star Trek Online.
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  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2011
    /signed.
    +1
    Ditto
    I support this thread.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2011
    /signed, as well.


    Z
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2011
    Thank you AZSteel and Zordar.

    And special thanks to Zordar for the signature link! :D
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2011
    I would like to second this request. This is really an information players need to have access to.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2011
    +1 vote. I like the idea and feel more info displayed the better.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2011
    This would be a great addition. Take the magic out of the game and show us what technology is doing for us.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2011
    Make it so Crypic!
    I want clear descriptions of my powers and what they do exactly as well!
    /signed
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2011
    +1
    I always wondered why cant we see those stats
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2011
    I would love to see these stats.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2011
    We've got 30 votes Yea, and zero votes Ney.

    That includes posters here, the previous threads mentioned in the History above, myself, and dstahl (I mean he did forward it to the UI people, I'd count that a yes :D). And that's counting no duplicates. We can do better people! Tell your friends and fleetmates. Let's get the UI updated! :p
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2011
    Another thread about this in PvP Gameplay here: http://forums.startrekonline.com/showthread.php?t=199239 Everyone wants it!
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2011
    signnnnnnnn
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    the most interesting thing is that it use to be there under your passive abilities and then with a patch it was gone. When all these accolades were first put in place it was there. and it was very helpful to everyone. why not just give it back to everyone.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    This is so signed!
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    signed + 1
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Nay!!!!

    Lol, I'm just kiiding,

    Thanks Havelock, i totally agree with this. It would be a beneficial to us to have.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    I think it's a great idea and something that will come with time. I love the idea of more tooltips, updated information/help, added stats, and so on - brought into the game whenever possible. It's great to learn about this game from its users, searches online, the forums, etc.. But without a doubt, the in-game mechanics make things that much more enjoyable for everyone :)
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    I support this thread!

    This is important info to have at your fingertips!

    Please give it back to us Cryptic! :cool:
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Would love to see this happen.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    *Signs*

    I would love to have this available to me. No more guessing.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Sounds like it would make a great addition to the game; look forward to maybe seeing it.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    /signed...
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    The more info the better.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    /signed


    Totaly should be in there
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Data PADD has been signed.

    :)
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    /signed +6 (i do have 6 toons and they all agree on this topic)
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    /Signed

    I will also be sending out Fleet Mail to over 150 players within the Fleet I founded, Free Lancer Xtreme. The message will contain a link to this thread, while also explaining what this thread is about and I will be suggesting to players that they sign if they agree with the suggestion within this thread.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    /Signed also
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    It'd be nice to see the stats.. dont know why it's hidden tbh
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    I too agree that these stats would be of great benefit to the game.
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