Stuff I Miss From 1.0

[Kalien]

I really miss the 1.23 battle system so much. I really hate this button spam digital dodge ball thing they have going now. I find it very jarring because it never goes out of its way to hide mechanics, so you can never forget you are playing a game. I feel like good game design keeps the mechanics in the background so you can actually be immersed in the game, instead of being slapped in the face by them constantly.


I miss the sense of danger and adventure while out in the world. I really liked the fact that stuff wandering around actually had a chance of killing me. Which also brings to a point I dislike with the story since now apparently all of out characters are freaking superheroes.

I miss crafting in 1.0, sure actually doing it in ARR is much better but since it doesn't do anything it may as well not even be there. As far as I'm concerned ARR doesn't have a crafting system.

I miss being excited about gaining a level, or learning a new ability, or getting a new piece of equipment. Ultimately, I miss a reason to care about my character or the world he inhabits.