PLD MACROS - PS4

[Canadane]

Macros were programmed to intentionally be worse than manually executed moves. Not just combos but for oGCD abilities as well. They cannot use the skill queue that helps you use one ability after the next. So if you were in the middle of something else, a macro simply will execute at all if it's poorly timed.

In all honesty, maybe outside fishing, and some crafting, you shouldn't use macros at all.

[kashi11]

Macros were programmed to intentionally be worse than manually executed moves. Not just combos but for oGCD abilities as well. They cannot use the skill queue that helps you use one ability after the next. So if you were in the middle of something else, a macro simply will execute at all if it's poorly timed.

In all honesty, maybe outside fishing, and some crafting, you shouldn't use macros at all.

What's the skill queue and how does it work? And are you sure MACROS aren't cued? I played around with a MACRO before that allowed me to use 3 different abilities depending on when I executed the MACRO during the GCD timer. Unless Skill Cue lets me input, Fast Blade, Savage Blade, Rage of Halone, before Fast Blades GCD timer and execute all 3 I don't understand. With timing a MACRO will execute during lock stun and finish reading on the correct skill with about the same speed as me manually switching hot bars to execute a skill.

[Canadane]

What's the skill queue and how does it work? And are you sure MACROS aren't cued?

Yes 100%. There was even a developer post explaining why they decided on this. They do not want automatic play, they want players to be there, controlling the aspect of the fight move by move.