Diablo 4 players have been reporting that having other players in the game is causing the screen to become cluttered, making it difficult to fully enjoy the game.
Regardless of the class you choose to play, most of your skills will result in a visual effect that can range from subtle to intense. When multiple players are present on screen simultaneously, the combination of effects can become overwhelming.
Many players share this sentiment, as a fan initiated a discussion about how the visual effects of other players on screen have rendered Diablo 4 “unplayable.”
The suggestion made in the Reddit post was for the developer to introduce a toggle option that would disable the display of other players’ skill effects in the future.
The player went on to add that as each new Season brings more elements that turn abilities into all-encompassing area-of-effect attacks, the situation can only worsen.
It’s season 5, let us toggle off other player effects already. This is unplayable. byu/fullmetalretard666 indiablo4
In addition, they observed that specific abilities such as Minions and Traps are transparent, but surprisingly, this does not apply to other abilities. The image they shared depicted a chaotic display of fiery powers.
The majority of responses were in agreement with the original poster, including one person who made a humorous comment about the potential chaos of a Fireball Sorcerer casting spells during a hellish downpour of rain. The visual image of such a situation could be quite confusing.
A different comment led to a discussion about the inclusion of colorblind-friendly options in games. The commenter highlighted a feature in the MMO Wild Star where any area effect would be outlined with a transparent color to aid colorblind players.
This comment provoked a response from a fan who expressed frustration over the lack of accessibility options in Diablo 4, specifically the difficulty in distinguishing between Uniques and Uber Uniques, which also presents a visual issue.
Ultimately, the excessive visual effects in Diablo 4 have been a hindrance for players, regardless of any visual impairments. It is possible that in response to widespread requests, Blizzard may consider adding a toggle option in the future.
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