DDS textures and CC Disk

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Posted a topic on SOE EQ2 Forums and waiting for response.

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After purchasing the CC disk I searched over it and discovered that there are many UI graphics for use in game. However, instead of seeing the usual .tga files they are all .dds format.

When modding the UI using .dds textures it may be more difficult for some to work with. Does anyone know why they changed from .tga for UI components?

I can understand wanting the highest detail, but .tga seemed fine or was there other reasons?

Working on learning the details of New UI and XML used therein. Like many I like the XML much better.

So, any idea what's up with this change?