Why the change from red to light blue health bars?

[Revan10492]

What's the reasoning behind the change from red health bars to light blue health bars? Was this because of color blindness or something? Any official post about this?

Thanks!

[Warlord]

Probably because red is a very common color in the game, whereas blue isn't. Easier to see basically when the whole room has been gored up.

[Moth Master]

Doesn't it match the color of things that heal you now?

[Revan10492]

Originally posted by Moth Master:

Doesn't it match the color of things that heal you now?

That....actually makes a little sense due to how the medic is featured in a light blue pallet. I guess it also makes it easier for new players to distinguish between teammate's health and armor.

Generally, however the Health Bar has always been red for a variety of different games.

I guess that answers the question though lol.

[Stellifera]

I want the red health back. It feels more original although it is way common on most games.

[Revan10492]

Originally posted by Darkrioplins:

I want the red health back. It feels more original although it is way common on most games.

Same. It kept things simple and easier to understand imo.

[CrumbleCat]

I'm not a big fan of the blue. I think the devs should just give you the choice of picking which color you prefer. When I see blue I don't think of health. I think energy or stamina or even... magic.

[Stellifera]

Originally posted by MasterCrumble:

I'm not a big fan of the blue. I think the devs should just give you the choice of picking which color you prefer. When I see blue I don't think of health. I think energy or stamina or even... magic.

Yep. I'd want the choices to switch colors via in options.

[Tea Toast]

...or have an option that customises the colour of the hp bars?

[Moth Master]

Originally posted by Revan10492:

Originally posted by Moth Master:

Doesn't it match the color of things that heal you now?

That....actually makes a little sense due to how the medic is featured in a light blue pallet. I guess it also makes it easier for new players to distinguish between teammate's health and armor.

Generally, however the Health Bar has always been red for a variety of different games.

I guess that answers the question though lol.

People would often run away from or avoid healing grenades in Killing Floor because they were green, and thought that meant they were toxic (likely due to bloat bile).

In my opinion, they should make the health and armor in the HUD match the color of it in the friendly HUD to better convey what they're doing.

[♠♣The Jester♣♠]

They should give us an option to customize the entire HUD. I wouldn't mind Pink health bars those would be 100% easier to see!

[OzzTheBozz]

Originally posted by MasterCrumble:

I'm not a big fan of the blue. I think the devs should just give you the choice of picking which color you prefer. When I see blue I don't think of health. I think energy or stamina or even... magic.

+1

[Attractive Toast]

I think they made it blue because if you were a commando the enemy's health bar and your allies health bar were both red. Yes one was bigger but in a huge group of zeds it can get confusing. It's just one color change. You'll get used to it.

I am all for hud customization though.