Limit Breaks

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Originally Posted by Akaasha

How is this a dead topic you douche? The game is a week old and it's a forum used to discuss things so instead being such a prick, enlighten us what you discussed in beta or is there a one-time-forever-topic-limit? The question is both relevant and interesting, go be grumpy somewhere else if that all is you can contribute with.

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I guess you should read the comment above you

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Originally Posted by Ilenya

Came up on the beta forums, as I recall. Not sure if those show up on these ones.

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Originally Posted by Kenka

This was actually commented by the developers. Giving a limit break to each player individually (but cutting their power accordingly) would make them similar to standard weapon skills, just flashier.

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Originally Posted by Sanchezz4387

Ahhh ok was really confused then lol. Well it hasn't been resolved if it has been brought up, the current system is very poor i do sincerely hope it gets a few tweaks.

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and yes I do admit that I forget the discussion was in beta and it end with happy ending

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Originally Posted by Luda

They need to bring skillchains back

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Skillchains make little sense in the current fast paced environment. I loved them in FFXI, but i doubt they would work here

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Originally Posted by Luda

They need to bring skillchains back

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Yes, those were incredibly fun! Though they should improve upon those from FFXI. No need for them to be "secret" and should be explained a bit more when you enter a dungeon.

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Originally Posted by Kenka

Skillchains make little sense in the current fast paced environment. I loved them in FFXI, but i doubt they would work here

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Would work in dungeons and raids. You can already skill-chain abilities solo, atleast as a GRD.

I simply do not use the Limit Breaks anymore... either someone uses it before I notice it, or someone else wants to use it, and I'm not that bothered about flashy explosions. I presently play as if Limit Breaks do not exist.

And do I ever wish we had skill chains / magic bursts.. .that I thought was an excellent battle mechanic.

For any Dungeon boss, primal. they could have a use.

For general mobs though, probably not. they never did in XI really either unless you played way way back.

The current system is great. It requires planning and foresight and teamwork. Don't change a thing.

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Originally Posted by Luda

For any Dungeon boss, primal. they could have a use.

For general mobs though, probably not. they never did in XI really either unless you played way way back.

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I remember the good old SATA Viper Bite for HUGE Scission skillchains for beetles in Garlaige... I guess I qualify as "played way way back" xD

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Originally Posted by Kenka

Skillchains make little sense in the current fast paced environment. I loved them in FFXI, but i doubt they would work here

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skillchains were for the slow paced combat.... this is way too fast paced to bring skillchains into the mix.... totally agreed

If you're doing the storyline, I can see why you think the Limit break system is boring. Once you start getting into harder instances, such as Amdapor Keep or the hard mode primals, you will see that planning when to use them and which role will be using it will have a huge impact on the outcome of the fights. Using meteor on Ifrit's nails, using single target LB to finish bosses and so on.

I can see this being frustrating in the beginning when you don't see Limit Breaks as a key element of some instances and you want to try them for yourself, but you will get to like the system. I'm mostly playing BLM, and if we need BLM's Limit break and there is a BLM with better gear out there, I will definitely let him use the LB because it will be more powerful and will benefit the entire team more. You need to think of the system as a party mechanic, not as a super flashy action done by yourself.

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Originally Posted by Luda

They need to bring skillchains back

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If they give us indvidual limit break bars it would be like having old tp back and they could add limit break skill chains. Limit breaks could still be battle changing but require the party to work together to chain them. All 4 members using a level 3 limit break in succession should be pretty impressive.