January 8th, 2006
The Quest for the Perfect MMOG User Interface
Designers and developers have to walk a fine line between novel graphic design consistent with the theme of the game and the array of capabilities the interface must enable–without intruding on the play area more than absolutely necessary. Not only that, it must be understandable at a glance…with little or no training required, because most players will not read a manual, and will jump right into the play. So what are the critical UI elements, who has done it right, and what do players dream of for the future?