I use grid and love it. However, I select players with my mouse on the grid square and press a key with my other hand that has the spell keybound to it (no
clique). If I was to start over and be a click healer, I would check out
healbot (it might be a little simpler to setup).
If you don't mind working through getting it setup the way you like, grid will show you a wealth of information. Here's a nice starter
article on grid.
I also recommend using
Fubar. It creates a couple narrow strips on the screen (I move mine to the top) where addons can put information or be configured from. Grid can be configured from the icon it places in Fubar by right clicking it and going to its various options.
Grid's functionality can be enhanced by selecting other addons that add additional capabilities. Start with the basic Grid, but once you are comfortable with configuring and using it, be aware that it can be enhanced. I currently use:
Grid GridIndicatorSideIcons - gives additional icons on 4 sides of player box
GridManaBars - Shows each party members mana
GridStatusCombatLogHealing - creates a mini icon for any heals received
GridStatusHostileUnit - indicates a hostile (mind controlled) party member
GridStatusHots - shows how many hots are on a party member and the time remaining of your renew
GridStatusIncomingHeals - indicates heal incoming on a player
GridStatusRaidDebuff - shows things like garote and other raid debuffs
Grid configuration is broken up into sections. Status lets you configure a specific indicator, like whether you want the inner fire buff to show an icon when missing on a priest. Layout and frame allow you to customize the display and select which indicator is active for a different area of the player square.
I have the outer border around the player square show when a player gets aggro with a yellow border, then turn to a red border upon taking some damage. I can easily see all players with disease or magic effects, or raid debuffs like garote. I see all player's health and mana, when players are missing buffs I provide, when they have renews ticking and how long is left on them, when a player is shielded, and where my PoM has bounced to. I also show when I am missing my inner fire or am clearcasting. The thing that makes grid powerful is the wealth of information it can show about the entire raid.
Decursive - Allows you to easily dispell magic and disease effects. Good, but kind of redundant if you are a grid user.
Clique - Allows you to easily assign multiple spells to your mouse... left click, right click, alt-left-click, etc. Great addon for those who mouse heal. Makes grid work like healbot.
Omen - This is a threat meter. It lets you know if your threat is getting close to the tank. You need it. Just get it.
Edited, Dec 2nd 2008 7:40am by dadanox