The meaning behind the "Real Numbers"

A new feature was introduced with today's CoX patch (Version 16.200801222.5T2 for those keeping track). Players will now have access to the "real numbers" behind combat with the Combat Attributes Window (CAW). FINALLY!

If you're a number crunching test server junkie then you've already experienced the glory that this new feature brings to the table. In a quick nutshell, the CAW displays all the important attribute numbers and their current value, including buffs. An unobtrusive Combat Monitor Window can be left open all the time (which can't be said for the CAW), so you can watch all the values change in real time during combat.

The official CoH website has a nifty Q & A with CW Bennett, the programmer who worked on this as well as implemented most of the original user interface, that explains far better then I can what the CAW actually does. CW also explains the process and goals for implementing this tool, so be sure to check it out. As always, NCsoft keeps on improving the quality of this already great superhero MMO.