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

[CorwinAurilliac]

I use off GCD skills on both BRD and DRG just fine. What I've noticed is you have to wait till half the GCD is done before they will activate. Watch your CD and try when it's half way. I think this is working as intended to prevent popping multiple skills off GCD while still keeping a perfect rotation. If you want more then one you will miss your next GCD. And sometimes it's worth doing that too. I think it's just fine how it is.

[complexxL9]

What I've noticed is you have to wait till half the GCD is done before they will activate. Watch your CD and try when it's half way. I think this is working as intended to prevent popping multiple skills off GCD while still keeping a perfect rotation. If you want more then one you will miss your next GCD. And sometimes it's worth doing that too. I think it's just fine how it is.

They should be called "off-half gcd" then ^^ because that is what they are atm.
Anyway "working as intended" is nothing new, the same response I've got in beta, strangely enough this is put into "duplicate bugs" http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...ight-mechanics
So by not making instant off gcd abilities - instant, I guess they will have to nerf the content (if that duplicate bug is going to be addressed).

I wish they would at least consider it for expansion or something like that. Just to be able to see light at the end of the tunnel.