The UI: LUA/XML?

There has been a bit of discussion on what the UI's code backbone is since the latest video documentary and with good reason. If we are led to believe that the UI that is currently in the game now will be close to the final product or continue to be anywhere close to where it is now there is a good chance it will be a LUA/XML based UI. For those that don't know what I am talking about - World of Warcraft is a LUA/XML based UI. Having a LUA/XML language UI allows for LUA/XML scripting for UI addons which means that UI addons will be easy to make and be similar to how UI addons are made in World of Warcraft.



The UI in it's current form has many of the same features and looks very close to the way World of Warcraft's does. If the UI is in fact LUA it will be as robust as World of Warcraft's is in its current form and will be a major draw for many people, including myself. Addons like Quest Helper, Carbonite, Titan Panel, Quartz, Customizable Action Bars, and many others could end up in SW:TOR if LUA/XML scripting is a part of the game. It is still not known whether or not what they are showing in the video is an LUA based UI but it is my belief that the current UI is too close in its current form not to be. Either way, if LUA is in the game it is a great addition to already solid looking game.

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  • #1 PrivateSniper

    I cannot wait for addons to be implemented, I know they have not been confirmed as such, but it's starting to look like conversions on this are happening, recount and pitbull would be awesome in swtor :)

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