[dev1022]Auto Attack and States

[Dargoth_Draconia]

Personally I would like Archers and other ranged classes in the future to be able to have an ranged auto attack then a dead zone and then when up close keep the melee attack. (This is common in most if not all other MMORPG's I have played and I feel kind of cheated without a ranged auto attack.) That or keep it like it is and give all classes an auto attack that fits their class. Ranged attackers should have a ranged attack for auto attack. Currently I am fine with the system and it works good (even though I wish my melee attack was with a knife you could equip in your off hand or with the bow itself, In the future I would like to see this implemented. Also, I think special buff abilities like Raging Strike and Ferocity should not effect you next attack, it should only effect you next special attack, TP move or ability. It is so annoying if I am standing next to a mob I try to pop Raging Strike 2 and Ferocity then my guy punch the mob and I lose my buff when I want to use it on my TP move. Sure I guess I shouldn't be standing next to the mob as a ranged class but you don't have a choice sometimes.

Well, its such an unfortunate idea just bringing FFXI battle system here...it was a broken battle system that were mainly based into haste and multi-hit gear...and the answer already shown exactly this...and when i say they copied it from FFXI i have my posts removed... :/

I hope you don't mind me not tossing you a "like" this time, Bay.

This isn't FFXI battle system at all really, it has some very basic similarities but it ends there. It actually fits into the more streamline MMO feel now with some strategy and balance thrown into the mix.

[Mihana]

Also, I think special buff abilities like Raging Strike and Ferocity should not effect you next attack, it should only effect you next special attack, TP move or ability. It is so annoying if I am standing next to a mob I try to pop Raging Strike 2 and Ferocity then my guy punch the mob and I lose my buff when I want to use it on my TP move.

Are you sure about this? As I've never used up my abilities while attacking using Auto-Attack. I punch the enemy and still retain my Raging Strike II, Hawk's Eye, and Bloodbath effect and it's not removed until I trigger an attack. This is how it's been for me anyway...

[Lienn]

This isn't FFXI battle system at all really, it has some very basic similarities but it ends there. It actually fits into the more streamline MMO feel now with some strategy and balance thrown into the mix.

This isn't...still. But will be soon enough unless people show the dev team they don't want FFXI again...because when Eorzea become a HD expansion of FFXI it will be already too late to complain.

And yep, it will...sooner or ater both games will be similar enough to receive a merging and that's what wiill happen...because isn't just FFXIV that is changing...FFXI is too...they are going to revamp every job of FFXI (it is official...just check POL for info). They both are changing, moving in the opposite direction so they can merge in an intermediate state somewhere in the future.

[Dargoth_Draconia]

This isn't...still. But will be soon enough unless people show the dev team they don't want FFXI again...because when Eorzea become a HD expansion of FFXI it will be already too late to complain.

And yep, it will...sooner or ater both games will be similar enough to receive a merging and that's what wiill happen...because isn't just FFXIV that is changing...FFXI is too...they are going to revamp every job of FFXI (it is official...just check POL for info). They both are changing, moving in the opposite direction so they can merge in an intermediate state somewhere in the future.

Lol in no way shape or form will they ever merge and in no way other than like I mentioned before the very raw basics is the game play going to take after FFXI, It hasn't yet and it shows 0 signs of doing so, if anything it is going in the complete opposite direction of FFXI. (I play both so I not just spewing forth false information, Darrgoth on Asura) I do understand some of the things in FFXI that is changing that make you say that but they already said the two games are totally different and will remain so, both are getting new content etc.. Have you read the revamps on all the jobs in FFXI? All they are practically doing is buffing all classes and giving them new abilities it's the same thing they have done several times already yet they are putting a fancy name with the process now.

I respect peoples opinions but you are speaking blasphemous words and things that make no sense. Some of the better qualities of FFXI might shed some light on FFXIV where needed but the two will never be one in any way.

[Lienn]

Lol in no way shape or form will they ever merge and in no way other than like I mentioned before the very raw basics is the game play going to take after FFXI, It hasn't yet and it shows 0 signs of doing so, if anything it is going in the complete opposite direction of FFXI. (I play both so I not just spewing forth false information, Darrgoth on Asura) I do understand some of the things in FFXI that is changing that make you say that but they already said the two games are totally different and will remain so, both are getting new content etc.. Have you read the revamps on all the jobs in FFXI? All they are practically doing is buffing all classes and giving them new abilities it's the same thing they have done several times already yet they are putting a fancy name with the process now.

I respect peoples opinions but you are speaking blasphemous words and things that make no sense. Some of the better qualities of FFXI might shed some light on FFXIV where needed but the two will never be one in any way.

No need to prove me you're playing FFXI still. If you say so why would i doubt it?

The thing about FFXI is that its dying. Half of the servers died and they're embracing the casual gameplay there now because SE also knows its dying. Soon enough FFXI will be in a situation that or they merge both and keep the active player base of FFXI or they shutdown and lose those players. I know people will come with all that yadda yaddad about everquest sttill being with servers up and w/e...but the thing is the amount of servers needed for the game. If the player base shrink too much it won't be able to keep the server/support costs of it.

Anyway, when, in a few years, you see this announcement at POL and lodestone, keep in mind i called it! ^^b Because it is the most logical way of boosting FFXIV and keeping FFXI going at full power.