As a new player to FFXIV, whats the deal with the incredibly long GCD?

[Rinsui]

@OP
This game requires you to think, not mindlessly spam the ever-same "rotations".

[Kiwies]

@OP
This game requires you to think, not mindlessly spam the ever-same "rotations".

Priorities will still exist.

Perhaps I should clarify instances in which a 2.5 sec GCD would be frustrating. I think that one of the easiest situations to experience even at lower levels would be "Multi-DoTing." Note that I am operating under the assumption that your DoT ability is on the GCD (similarly to an Archer's VB.) Waiting 2.5 sec in between each application of ones DoT will either force an individual to solely focus on keeping a single DoT rolling on all targets (as by the time the last application goes out on a multi-target fight, it will be time to refresh your initial DoTs) or eliminate DoTing multiple targets completely based on the comparative damage differences between them.


This daily post limit based on level is almost as frustrating as the 2.5 GCD, in any case I will just reply in this post.

@Vod, Threat generation is a great example.

@Thanor, you are not frustrated in any way that it takes you close to 10 seconds to apply your initial DoTs? I use to play an Affliction Lock as an Alternate toon and that would drive me insane. 10 Seconds, especially in a dungeon is ridiculous,