Guild Wars 2

Fighting the champs in front of the Marionette (phase 2), I noticed these different ground circles, that indicate some sort of AoE attack (bombs or kicks from the Marionette). I really like them. The standard circles are just so easy to overlook, whenever player characters go all out with their flashy skills. But here I was able to see them every single time and thus evaded much more successfully.

I hope this is some kind of a test, before Anet ads these circles all over the game. At least an option would be nice, to choose between the ‘old’ and the ‘new’ style, kinda like the floating damage numbers.

The new orange circles remind me of WildStar’s video demos.
I’m still on the fence if I like them or not.
On one hand they are useful when things get hairy, but a player should be aware of where they are in a fight and watch for cues.

Your idea of putting in options would be a good compromise if possible.

I thought the same but then if they used this in wvw you would have the entire world red all the time (but +1 as an option for the player)

I’d like to hear what people who have some kind of colorblindness think. I know in the past some people have very much struggled with the circles. I imagine these might be easier?

Definitely the best addition in this patch.

Keep them for Bosses only. They’re a great way to distinguish the big attacks from the small attacks. Besides, if all hostile AoE became an orange circle, how can you distinguish it between a frost or a fire field? Everyone will just dodge ALL the orange circles, which makes them very overpowered.

I am in favor of solid orange circles being used for 1shot worthy attacks. However, regular AOEs should keep the regular circles.

Colorblind here, and I would love this to be a option for me!

Selectable option worthy.