INCAP love [DEV1027]

[Arcell]

Since reviving old threads seems to be a trend right now, I'm bringing this one back.

We absolutely need further use of the Incapacitation system. It was awesome in Monster Hunter and it can be amazing here. This is one system that could really make boss fights more interesting and it helps with class diversity. C'mon devs, don't forget about this system, it can be used to make some very unique fights.

[Rydin]

Since reviving old threads seems to be a trend right now, I'm bringing this one back.

We absolutely need further use of the Incapacitation system. It was awesome in Monster Hunter and it can be amazing here. This is one system that could really make boss fights more interesting and it helps with class diversity. C'mon devs, don't forget about this system, it can be used to make some very unique fights.

I just posted about this also.... The incap system fitting into the new BR that is coming back....
I really do feel like it will be awesome....

Also, Arcell... what about compound incaps?
Like you need to break the left arm of some MOB to break the shield before you can incap the head?

Also the idea of magic palings that need to be taken down would be really cool...
It would give the game a more epic offline RPG feel

[Arcell]

I just posted about this also.... The incap system fitting into the new BR that is coming back....
I really do feel like it will be awesome....

Also, Arcell... what about compound incaps?
Like you need to break the left arm of some MOB to break the shield before you can incap the head?

Also the idea of magic palings that need to be taken down would be really cool...
It would give the game a more epic offline RPG feel

Battle Regimen would be a good place to fit an incap, could even combine that with the compound incap idea.

Compound incaps would be good alone too. They could do a lot with that with the legs. Bring down the legs to gain access to an area that can be incapped.

We really need incaps that are visual and practical. Taking out armor pieces to lower defense, damaging limbs to lock out abilities or lower damage or AoE range from certain skills, breaking claws/weapons to lower damage or accuracy, etc... They could really do a ton with the system. Also more incaps that stay through the entire fight would be nice, I hear it's pretty useless on Chimera because they can regenerate.

[AceofRains]

"Know thy foe, know thy quarry"

-.- I wish a job would get scan, theres not enough info on the wikis and such to know everything about how to combat monsters. Most of us are essentially working on guess and check fighting.

[Rydin]

Battle Regimen would be a good place to fit an incap, could even combine that with the compound incap idea.

Compound incaps would be good alone too. They could do a lot with that with the legs. Bring down the legs to gain access to an area that can be incapped.

We really need incaps that are visual and practical. Taking out armor pieces to lower defense, damaging limbs to lock out abilities or lower damage or AoE range from certain skills, breaking claws/weapons to lower damage or accuracy, etc... They could really do a ton with the system. Also more incaps that stay through the entire fight would be nice, I hear it's pretty useless on Chimera because they can regenerate.

My friend... I wish you were moving to Excalibur

"Know thy foe, know thy quarry"

-.- I wish a job would get scan, theres not enough info on the wikis and such to know everything about how to combat monsters. Most of us are essentially working on guess and check fighting.

thats a GREAT idea.... there was something about a monster Bestiary too... where the more of a MOB you killed... the more info got filled in on the bestiary
Scan could even make it so the info filled in even faster
I'd even be ok with only 1 job getting scan... but everyone in the party benefiting from it
Or materia that increased scan rate

[Duuude007]

BUMP!

If something is incapacitated, then it should have some sort of visual cue.

I realize the toad on his back or Coincutter on his butt are examples of large AOE attacks that missed the whole party, but I think they are fantastic examples of how dramatically disabled a monster should be when properly incapacitated.

IMHO the only creature in the game that was entirely done right in this respect was the Great Buffalo. You break a horn? Chance at horn drop. Break 2? chance at 1 or 2 horns. Hack him in the legs enough? He falters for a while, and DD's can ramp up damage.

Incaps elsewhere in XIV ranges from somewhat- to dramatically-less consistent than this NM. Attention to detail, devs. (Yes, please.)

[Rydin]

I realize the toad on his back or Coincutter on his butt are examples of large AOE attacks that missed the whole party, but I think they are fantastic examples of how dramatically disabled a monster should be when properly incapacitated.

IMHO the only creature in the game that was entirely done right in this respect was the Great Buffalo. You break a horn? Chance at horn drop. Break 2? chance at 1 or 2 horns. Hack him in the legs enough? He falters for a while, and DD's can ramp up damage.

Incaps elsewhere in XIV ranges from somewhat- to dramatically-less consistent than this NM. Attention to detail, devs. (Yes, please.)

Yes Duuude... yes

When an Eye or a Drake loses a tail... I want to see it gone

[darkstarpoet1]

I realize the toad on his back or Coincutter on his butt are examples of large AOE attacks that missed the whole party, but I think they are fantastic examples of how dramatically disabled a monster should be when properly incapacitated.

IMHO the only creature in the game that was entirely done right in this respect was the Great Buffalo. You break a horn? Chance at horn drop. Break 2? chance at 1 or 2 horns. Hack him in the legs enough? He falters for a while, and DD's can ramp up damage.

Incaps elsewhere in XIV ranges from somewhat- to dramatically-less consistent than this NM. Attention to detail, devs. (Yes, please.)

don't forget how funny it was to knock the head off the skeles.

[Doho]

i love monster hunter. that's all i wanted to add to this convo lol

[Rydin]

i love monster hunter. that's all i wanted to add to this convo lol

You and me both, Doho... You and me both
It shows that incaps being visible doesnt mean they have to be over the top... sometimes just showing some subtle signs of incap are cool