[Translation] Macros

[M_Rangiku]

I just wanted to figure out how to add soul shots to a single skill, prier to using the skill.

So for my glad, I could hit my macro key, and pop a shot, use AoE, then not have it activate for the next skill.

That way I can maximize dmg, with out forgetting to hit the B key, then hitting it again after that skill effect. With out leaving it on and wasting money.

But I can't figure out how to make macro command line work.

[ddos]

Guys im really surprised by the general lack of excitement and interest in this topic. Macros are a very powerful and useful tool if used correctly. Having one button do two or more things might sound like just lazy but in the heat of battle it can mean the difference between life and death, cutting seconds off your attack strings and giving you extra movement time. I for one will be making macros for all my abilities and hope to learn alot more on this topic.

Can anyone confirm that the GCD is connected to delay time, and what the max number of characters are?

Also how flexible are they, can you have if/then commands?

[2aimless]

Originally Posted by ddos

Guys im really surprised by the general lack of excitement and interest in this topic. Macros are a very powerful and useful tool if used correctly. Having one button do two or more things might sound like just lazy but in the heat of battle it can mean the difference between life and death, cutting seconds off your attack strings and giving you extra movement time. I for one will be making macros for all my abilities and hope to learn alot more on this topic.

Can anyone confirm that the GCD is connected to delay time, and what the max number of characters are?

Also how flexible are they, can you have if/then commands?

How about spending the time not in creating macros but in IMPROVING YOURSELF.

[Wraten]

Originally Posted by 2aimless

How about spending the time not in creating macros but in IMPROVING YOURSELF.

Someone always comes along with a latent inferiority complex that fears that they might get one upped by someone different than they are. Through bravado or harsh words they try and make themselves feel better with some mythical "use the force" or "gaming purity" argument that aids them in feeling like they are accomplished.

How does assigning variables work?

If I create a variable _killtarget_ can I assign it by typing /var targetname ?

I have created my assist and targeting macros, but dont want to make them name specific - rather would like to use Vars and then assign Vars by group dynamics.

Which leads to how do you clear a Variable? Is it /var <blank>

I didnt get time to play with this much.

Thinking maybe there are only 10 Vars available and they are numbered 1-10?

[stykxs]

Lol, the first macro example has a /shout in it... Bad form NC.

[Blog Monster]

So can you do macro sequences, which does a number of abilities consecutively? So you only have to spam 1 button to do 3 things for example?

[blackprince]

U can read my guide at my blog. Hope it helps you.

SGAion: Macro Tutorial

[Blog Monster]

Thanks blackprince it was interesting read!

[blackprince]

no problem I am glad that the tutorial is of some help.

BTW I see ur nick is Blog Monster....I need help with my blog. I am zero in html and wanted to make the blog look more like a Aion blog. How I go abt doing it?

[thegreenmonkey]

Macros can be both good and bad, usually through abuse of the systems that are set up. too many have been used to automate farming mats, or mobs, and that turns many people off. I do not think macros should be used for any kind of attack type skills(including healing if used in combat), however for switching weapons, armor, or buffs before a fight macros can be quite beneficial. Some macros I have used in past games have changed game settings such as video or audio options and that is much quicker than trying to go to the settings menu.

I kind of like Aion's macro system, seems simple and straightforward. And I am sure there will be quite a few made and posted on the various forums.

[gman2319]

wow..thanks a ton...this thread is like a treasure trove for macros...thanks
btw...am i right in assuming that macros are aion's answer to wow's addons? Or does addons offer more than macros?

[DJMrTwister]

%autotarget targets the closest target in proximity.

Didnt select nearest target =((
Did someone did already Macro for target nearest and Autoattack?