Team Liquid, a prominent World of Warcraft guild, has resorted to using visual modifiers to enhance the visibility of raid mechanics in the game. The mechanics in Mythic+ dungeons and raids are notoriously difficult to see, often requiring players to strain their eyes. In their recent progression of the Tinder Sageswift boss encounter, Liquid utilized an Inky Black Potion to darken the surroundings and make the mechanics more discernible.
The Tinder Sageswift fight takes place in Amirdrassil, the Dream’s Hope, and features abilities with red and light blue colors against a light blue and green background. These colors blend together, making it challenging for players to differentiate between the mechanics and the environment. By using the Inky Black Potion, Liquid was able to highlight the mechanics and alleviate some of the visual strain.
This issue of poor visibility in raid encounters is not new and seems to persist with each new patch. The developers prioritize visually and thematically pleasing designs for raids and dungeons, often neglecting the clarity of mechanics. An example of this is the Court of Stars dungeon, which was part of the Mythic+ pool in the Dragonflight season. The dungeon is overwhelmingly purple, from the floor to the bosses and their abilities. This excessive use of a single color makes it incredibly difficult to identify certain abilities, leading to eye strain and the need for breaks.
Blizzard, the game’s developer, has made promises to address this issue and improve visual clarity in the game. However, progress in this regard has been minimal, leaving players to resort to external modifications to enhance their gameplay experience.
| Date | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 19 | Team Liquid’s progression of Tinder Sageswift | N/A |
| Dragonflight season | Court of Stars dungeon in Mythic+ pool | N/A |
Source: DOTESPORTS
