The problem with "Instant OFF GCD" abilities makes combat feel less rewarding.

[complexxL9]

Let me condense what the TC is saying in less words:

1.) You cannot use a skill until the current animation ends. So an ability that is off the GCD still must respect this horrible aspect of the game.

2.) A skill's effect will not occur until after its animation ends. So an ability that has no cast time still must respect this horrible aspect of the game.

And combined those two make a really clunky combat experience. I've made a video illustrating this problem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgjjWCqOWmw
Also made a bug report about it, too bad it went to "working as intended" section right after.
Dunno what else to do.. maybe we should all report this bug over and over repeatedly so SE finally reconsiders their "intentions" with these horrible mechanics.

[Althea]

And combined those two make a really clunky combat experience. I've made a video illustrating this problem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgjjWCqOWmw
Also made a bug report about it, too bad it went to "working as intended" section right after.
Dunno what else to do.. maybe we should all report this bug over and over repeatedly so SE finally reconsiders their "intentions" with these horrible mechanics.

Video is spot on. And you're right. Probably the only way it'll change is if a extreme majority of us want it changed. Otherwise, it's working how they wanted it to :|