Brighid741

LoN has been causing random crashes for people since the last patch (2/28/08). Doesn't matter if you're using a custom UI or the Default. It's been on the SOE form ever since the patch.

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Darkmourn

Awesome, thank you. Well, not awesome because no one likes crashes, but at least it isn't anything UI specific.

Darkmourn

Just letting everyone know that a major revision to DurtyDelt is in the works and almost finished. I anticipate uploading it sometime over the weekend if I can get all the bugs worked out. All errors that I know of have been fixed, all the graphics have been updated, and better functionality for 1680 x 1050 resolution is included (since that is what I play at).

Thanks for being patient, and for enjoying this UI along with me.

Darkmourn

Uploading the new version of DurtyDelt right now. I am archiving the original descriptions and updates here for historical purposes. Please note, this is NOT the up-to-date description anymore.
I repeat, this is simply an archive, NOT the current description.

Darkmourn

New version released 7-9-08:

This UI is a variant of the DurtyDelt UI originally created by Jordaan, formerly of Triune. It has been updated several times since its inception, and I have changed some of his original designs to fit my own preferences over the years. I mainly offer this up as partial repayment for the years of use this UI has given me, and I hope that others will continue to enjoy it.

Please install the entire contents of the zip file into a new directory.

Major new features:

DurtyDelt is now optimized specifically for 1680 x 1050 resolution, although it will still work well at 1280 x 1024. I have included pieces specifically for use at that size in fact, and they can be found in a subfolder.

All graphic elements are now completely redone, eliminating most of the pixelation, color bleed, etc. from countless updates over the years. Everything should be much cleaner and sharper now. Sorry, but the blue version is a thing of the past because I don't use it. Someone with some skill in Photoshop might be able to mess with the hue and make them work, but I will not be officially supporting them myself. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Reworked the pet window to fit seamlessly with the rest of the UI, and fixed the pet buff icons to show all pet buffs instead of the overlapping mishmash it was before.

Added a new combat abilities window for hybrids that fits above the pet window, allowing quicker mouse access and a cleaner overall look. This is one of the 1680-specific pieces, so the old combat abilities window is still available in a subfolder. Melee combat abilities window is unchanged, and also available in a subfolder.

Changed the potion window to be horizontal and integrated with the rest of the UI. The old vertical version is still available in a subfolder.

Changed the "con" indicator to the 8-way arrow "Chaos" symbol because I was tired of a simple circle, and I found a larger one much easier to notice at a glance (and tell the difference between white con and grey con). However, the old circle is available in a subfolder as well if you don't like the new one.

Reworked the group window, specifically the clicky window attached to it. Again, this is a 1680-specific piece, so if you play in a lower resolution OR just don't like those clickies being there, copy the 1280 piece over instead.

Please note that the clickies are designed in a specific layout to facilitate grouping several clickies/weapons together in bags that all work in one inventory slot. I have taken a screenshot with my first 3 (vertical) bags open to show exactly how those slots all line up. If you like your clickies a specific way, PLEASE make note of them before copying this version over it, because they WILL be changed once you do. And any further updates are likely to do the same, so ALWAYS keep a backup of where your clickies are if you know how to change them yourself. If not, you'll just have to move them around to fit mine, sorry. I can't possibly keep everyone happy on this front because everyone will have a different preference.

The new buff timers Sony added this patch work well enough with this buff layout, so I didn't change anything. There's nothing I can do about the timer for bard buffs hanging out to the right, as they are hard coded (as many people will be complaining about in the coming weeks I'm sure).

I'm probably forgetting something else that changed, but that's all I can think of for now. I hope everyone enjoys the changes as much as I do.

ziinnja

I downloaded your ui , looks GREAT on your pic, but when i load it, its all in pieces that i cannot figure out for the LIFE of me how to set up so it looks like yours, there was no readme file or anything to explain this.. I am using windows vista, and using the 1680x1050 mode

PLEASE HELP!
Ziinnja

Darkmourn

There is no readme file as there is nothing to explain other than showing you a picture of it, because there is no way I could put into words where to put each piece. Make sure the pieces aren't locked, first of all, so that you can move them around. Also, make sure that you turn on at least the second hotkey bar, otherwise the lower left buttons will be missing. Other than that, if you can't get them to match the picture, I will re-zip the file this evening after work if I get a chance, and include my layout so you can use the "copy layout" option in game.

ziinnja

I appreciate it much
I could really use that. cuz i dont see how you set your ui up to look like the pic, i can drag the bars and such, but i dont see all the options and windows you have on your pic to put them together to make it look like yours.

Darkmourn

Redid the zip file to include a UI_DurtyDelt_cazic.ini file that you can copy into your main EQ directory and then use the copy layout feature in game.

tokenn88

Hi, i have just started using this UI and so far its great, im sure ill stick with it a long time.

but one issue is bugging me, i cant seem to move any button from the action window (e.g range attack) to my hotkey bars? why might this be an how do i solve it? or am i being really daft?


Thanks for the great UI and the help.

Darkmourn

Unless I'm misunderstanding, that should work just fine no matter what UI you are using. I do it all the time.

Unless you are referring to the "right click" buttons all over my UI, in which case those are coded via the xml files and cannot be changed in game. Only the real hotkey bars, two of which are across the top, one in the lower left, and one just above it on the left, have the functionality you are looking for. All other right click spots are coded by me, how I like them, but are fairly easily changed by anyone that wants to do so. There is a post somewhere earlier here talking a little about it, and several in the main forums as well, that explain how to do that if that is what you are looking for.

If it is the four actual hotkey bars, I have no idea because they work fine for myself and anyone else I have asked.

tokenn88

after much trial and tribulation, i found out i was being daft. I hadn't played the game in a LONG time (5-6years) and was holding the mouse button down long enough for it to allow me to drag it!

So i guess i best apologise for wasting time

thanks though.

Xunil

I am using an old version of Dirty Delt (maybe beginning of this year version) and it works fine, I tried to load this in a seperate directory and it doesnt give any errors just refreshes to default gui. Any ideas?

BTW thanks so much for keeping this gui alive, I have used it for 6 years.

Darkmourn

Sorry, I must have missed this somehow since it was the same day as the last post. if you are still getting the default UI loaded, check to make sure that the folder you put it into doesn't have any spaces first of all. If you make a folder called "Durty Delt" for example, EQ will NOT load the UI. You would have to call it "DurtyDelt" or something similar. I learned that the hard way years ago.

If that doesn't fix it, I'm not sure what to tell you, because it works fine on mine and everyone else I know.