Can't we just make the battle system like FFXI's?

[Demacia]

It also had lower standards, being released in 2002 (2001 in Japan) and all.

Yes, but if it was truly that bad I'm certain the game wouldn't still be going nine years later.

[SuzakuCMX]

Yes, but if it was truly that bad I'm certain the game wouldn't still be going nine years later.

No, but if it was released now it would probably catch huge criticism for being slow and clunky, especially after people experienced FFXII and FFXIII.

EDIT: Anyways, this is pointless arguing. FFXIV needs a new battle system either way and FFXI's battle system wouldn't work very well.

[Demacia]

No, but if it was released now it would probably catch huge criticism for being slow and clunky, especially after people experienced FFXII and FFXIII.

EDIT: Anyways, this is pointless arguing. FFXIV needs a new battle system either way and FFXI's battle system wouldn't work very well.

Hey if there's a niche it could catch on. Just look at Megaman 9.

While I really enjoy FFXI's battle system I will agree that copying it isn't the way to go for FFXIV. They SHOULD learn from it, but I already have an FFXI account for that stuff and would like something new (and just as good) from FFXIV.

[AlexiaKidd]

Am I the only one here who hated FFXI's battle system?

I'd rather have the FFXII or FFXIII battle system TBH. FFXII's system, excluding Gambits, was almost made for an MMO. Gambits were just to take the place of a would-be PC party.

I didn't hate FFXI's battle system it was fine for me but I would much prefer FFXIII's even with the same UI layout for selecting attacks, skills, spells and abilities which was basically an updated/flashier version of FFXI's. It even had an auto attack button and a stamina bar which worked great.

FFXIII all the way ^^

[Greencactaur]

To be honest I think we should have a unique battle system. This is 14 not 11 after all. If you want to play 11 go play 11 thats my own opinion. Of course I've never tried 11's battle system nor played it so yeah.

[Anty]

i hope they create something new, inspiring, a fun fast battlesystem that still requires reaction and not just stupid spamming (especially the support classes/healers).
But unless the mobs, mobattacks, jobs etc. are not fixed and changed i cant say what would fit in the current game atm.
I just hope its not goin to get to be like aion-spam-button war without tactics (even though aion fights were still more fun and varied then ffxiv fights currently are.. which is really sad).

We'll see...

By the time other games use dx15 they might have the basics covered

[Micronowski]

I just want to point out faster =/= better. Final fantasy's staple has always been slow tactical fighting(ffxiii aside).

Not saying XI's battle system is right but don't just assume that because its faster its better. In fact, if its faster it is more likely to just be a spam fest like it is now.

[Physic]

its a spam fest now because you fight weak stuff, that you can kill with auto attack, when fighting hard enemies chooising the timing of your attacks is very important for survival, well for melees anyway, ranged classes can just nuke at will

[Xquiel]

personally I want to see TACTICS and no DELAY when I use a skill, this certainly is a big problem from using tactics (basic tactics, bc ffxiv doesn't have any good tactics) and like Rhianu said, frustrating.

[Achi]

Final Fantasy XIV Online Reviews

Other reviews of Final Fantasy XIV Online IGN ** 5.5 / 10 Oct 11, 2010
Eurogamer ** 5 / 10 Dec 23, 2010
1UP ** D+ Oct 18, 2010
PALGN ** 6 / 10 Dec 7, 2010
Gaming Nexus ** D+ Dec 6, 2010
D+PAD Magazine ** 3 / 5 Nov 19, 2010
The Gamers Temple ** 54 / 100 Nov 19, 2010
Computer & Video Games UK ** 6.2 / 10 Nov 11, 2010
NZGamer ** 4 / 10 Nov 8, 2010
Games Xtreme ** 5 / 10 Nov 5, 2010
play.tm ** 49 / 100 Oct 12, 2010
Game Revolution ** D Oct 12, 2010
GameSpy ** 2 / 5 Oct 11, 2010
Gametrailers ** 4.2 / 10 Oct 10, 2010
Cheat Code Central ** 4.2 / 5 Oct 4, 2010
PC Gamer ** 30 / 100 Oct 18, 2010
PC Gamer UK ** 30 / 100 Dec 25, 2010
PC Power Play ** 5 / 10 Dec 25, 2010
gamesTM 4 / 10 Dec 25, 2010


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Final Fantasy XI Reviews

Other reviews of Final Fantasy XI IGN ** 8 / 10 Dec 1, 2003
Game Chronicles ** 7.2 / 10 Oct 21, 2005
TechTV ** 4 / 5 Jan 14, 2004
GameZone ** 9 / 10 Dec 14, 2003
Gaming Age ** A Dec 2, 2003
RealGamer ** 7.2 / 10 Jan 1, 2008
VGPub ** 8.6 / 10 May 1, 2005
CPUGamer ** 6.9 / 10 Apr 1, 2005
Fragland ** 74 / 100 Dec 28, 2004
Silicon Fusion ** 7 / 10 Nov 19, 2004
NZGamer ** 8 / 10 Nov 1, 2004
Gamecell ** 8 / 10 Oct 25, 2004
Boomtown ** 8 / 10 Oct 18, 2004
Mygamer ** 8.8 / 10 Sep 14, 2004
GamersMark ** 9 / 10 May 26, 2004
GamersHell ** 8 / 10 May 25, 2004
PopCultureShock ** A Apr 22, 2004
Just RPG ** 85 / 100 Feb 26, 2004
Game Vortex ** 9 / 10 Feb 5, 2004
Games Are Fun ** 8 / 10 Feb 2, 2004
GamePlasma ** 7 / 10 Jan 23, 2004
Gaming Nexus ** 8.4 / 10 Dec 30, 2003
Games First! ** 3 / 5 Dec 20, 2003
Game Over Online ** 84 / 100 Dec 9, 2003
ActionTrip ** 85 / 100 Dec 4, 2003
Globe Technology ** 3 / 5 Dec 4, 2003
RPGamer ** 6 / 10 Nov 30, 2003
Gaming Horizon ** 9 / 10 Nov 25, 2003
AllRPG ** 9 / 10 Nov 25, 2003
RPGFan ** 92 / 100 Nov 19, 2003
GameSpy ** 4 / 5 Nov 13, 2003
VG-Force ** 9.8 / 10 Nov 9, 2003
NTSC uk 10 / 10 Nov 3, 2003
Computer Gaming World ** 4 / 5 Feb 1, 2004
PC Gamer ** 90 / 100 Feb 1, 2004
Game Informer ** 8 / 10 Jan 1, 2004
GMR Magazine ** 8 / 10 Dec 1, 2003
Play Magazine ** A Dec 1, 2003
PC Gamer UK ** 89 / 100 Feb 1, 2005
Computer Games Mag ** 4 / 5 Feb 1, 2004
PC Zone UK 81 / 100 Dec 1, 2004
Edge Magazine UK 8 / 10 Dec 1, 2004
Games Master UK 90 / 100 Dec 1, 2004
PC Format UK 84 / 100 Feb 1, 2004
GameNow B+ Dec 1, 2003


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