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The '''User Interface''' ('''UI''') is the part of the game [[mechanic]] the player uses to interact with the game. The term generally refers specifically to the buttons, windows, and other controls the player sees when playing the game. | The '''User Interface''' ('''UI''') is the part of the game [[mechanic]] that the player uses to interact with the game. The term generally refers specifically to the buttons, windows, and other controls the player sees when playing the game. | ||
In many games, the developers made allowances for enterprising players to craft their own unique look-and-feel for their gamespace. The player can [[Mod|modify ("mod")]] just their own client application, or one can upload one's UI mod to one of the many [[fansites]] that host file transfers. Players can also download mods by peers and use those UI mods with their client. In World of | In many games, the developers made allowances for enterprising players to craft their own unique look-and-feel for their gamespace. The player can [[Mod|modify ("mod")]] just their own client application, or one can upload one's UI mod to one of the many [[fansites]] that host file transfers. Players can also download mods by peers and use those UI mods with their client. In World of | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Portal:Interface customization]] | * [[Portal:Interface customization]] | ||
* [[WoW AddOn]] for technical AddOn reference | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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[[Category:Glossary]] | [[Category:Glossary]] | ||
[[Category:UI]] | [[Category:UI]] | ||
[[Category:Interface customization]] | [[Category:Interface customization]] | ||
[[Category:Acronyms]] | [[Category:Acronyms]] | ||
[[Category:AddOn]] | |||
[[Category:UI AddOn]] | |||
Revision as of 06:43, 11 November 2015
The User Interface (UI) is the part of the game mechanic that the player uses to interact with the game. The term generally refers specifically to the buttons, windows, and other controls the player sees when playing the game.
In many games, the developers made allowances for enterprising players to craft their own unique look-and-feel for their gamespace. The player can modify ("mod") just their own client application, or one can upload one's UI mod to one of the many fansites that host file transfers. Players can also download mods by peers and use those UI mods with their client. In World of Warcraft, mods are called AddOns.
By swapping out UI mods, the entire gaming community has the opportunity to find a UI that works for their playing style.
See also
- Portal:Interface customization
- WoW AddOn for technical AddOn reference
External links
- Battle.net Support
WoW Insider My Mists of Pandaria beta UI is almost perfect by Mathew McCurley May 29th 2012 at 1:00PM