New stats panel (character interface), oversimplified?

[Zandalarian Paladin]

I was disappointed when I saw it. Don't get me wrong, I like the look. But I pretty darn wish we would be able to see ALL our stats.

[Kryos]

They could add a very small "advanced details" button to show minor stats or stats not relevant for your character (like agility rating of your priest and stuff like that).

[Mhyroth]

And again the illusion of choice is given by Blizzard.

[Raetary]

i like it, but i wish we could see all our stats.

[lightofdawn]

it's not oversimplified, it just shows what stats matter for your class rather than having to scroll down to find your haste on a mage because your strength rating is in the way...

its a QOL change, not needed but not unwelcome

[Deleted]

it's not oversimplified, it just shows what stats matter for your class rather than having to scroll down to find your haste on a mage because your strength rating is in the way...

its a QOL change, not needed but not unwelcome

So yes it is simplified. Every QOL is simplifiing.

[Sencha]

Yes, of course. I, for one, absolutely require the knowledge that my warlock has exactly 550 Strength and 983 Agility and that my Dodge is exactly 3%, no more and no less. And the melee damage stats? Absolutely essential. They pretty much determine my viability in a raid! What are those crazy people at Blizzard thinking, dumbing down the game like that, I mean, my attack power might be 0, but it's a zero I absolutely must see to be able to play!

Those stats are indeed not important, but mana regen is.

[Deleted]

Those stats are indeed not important, but mana regen is.

I'm assuming it'll be there for healers, if not, it's legitimate feedback to ask them to include it ofc.

[lightofdawn]

So yes it is simplified. Every QOL is simplifiing.

that's subjective... i'd view the removal of LFR as a QOL change, but it would definitely un-simplify raiding for a lot of people.

and i never said it wasn't simplified. i said it wasnt oversimplified

[Cæli]

Given the looks and content of it, it's a non issue.
If you like seeing numbers all over like it's an RPG, I think the games feels RPG enough for this new char tab to be considered fine.

Outside of one thing, the movement speed, they forgot it.

[PrairieChicken]

It looks terrible (if it is not optional), showing only the essentials is fine but losing ability to see the others is not

[Glaziola]

Why did they have to change it?
I was okay as it was before.

[NFA]

You think you want a detailed character info panel, but you don't.

Jokes aside I'm waiting for the next expansion when we'll simply have;
- Damage (all offensive stats rounded up)
- Health (all defensive stats rounded up)

[Teph]

So it's impossible for a caster to see your melee damage? It's basically useless, but better have a stat than not.
Horrible oversimplification.. targeting the core audience i guess.

Give us an advanced option or remove this atrocity.

Reminds me more of an april fools joke with the huge ilvl number.

[Saucerian]

I think if they are going this direction, they may as well drop the other shoe and just display item level and nothing else.

I mean, one main stat and three or four secondary stats might be too confusing for new players.

[Stellan]

Why did they have to change it?
I was okay as it was before.

Probably because of the future move to consoles. All the simplification is about that, I expect.

[Saucerian]

Tangentially, Legion makes WoW barely distinguishable from a F2P phone game.

Completely serious. Downloaded one that launched this month on a whim, and the similarity is striking. The MMO portion is essentially a lobby and the actual content all takes place in instances. There's gear of varying level and quality but only one displayed stat, "power".

Blizz, I hope you appreciate the ignorance and gullibility of what players WoW has left. Paying $50 plus $15 a month for a free phone caliber game.

[Deleted]

Tangentially, Legion makes WoW barely distinguishable from a F2P phone game.

Completely serious. Downloaded one that launched this month on a whim, and the similarity is striking. The MMO portion is essentially a lobby and the actual content all takes place in instances. There's gear of varying level and quality but only one displayed stat, "power".

Blizz, I hope you appreciate the ignorance and gullibility of what players WoW has left. Paying $50 plus $15 a month for a free phone caliber game.

It's totally not because these guys are copying a successful design, eh? ;p

[Acidz]

Well, at least my 3 yo son with down syndrome and dementing great-grandmother can understand the game too now.

[Vintersol]

This shows how gaming went today...