Crafting is now turn based

[Teakwood]

How in the beloved and holy names of the Twelve does a timer on ability choice have anything whatsoever to do with Active Time Battle systems?

I've heard a lot of misguided metaphors in my day but this one definitely wins some kind of shiny metal prize.

[rina_inverse]

Because crafting pre-1.22 is a battle
an ATB one

[Wolfie]

gathering is not battle
its a hot and cold game

Gatherers would disagree with you, because you have abilities and "HP" there too.

[rina_inverse]

It's a passive ability

[Teakwood]

Can you perhaps explain what you mean by that rather than doubling down and restating your metaphor as fact? There's no opposing action in crafting (like there is in a battle system, or for example Parley); it's as much of a battle as hitting a hammer with a nail is a battle. Prior to 1.21 there wasn't even any interesting game-theory to run with, no trade-offs to be made, no meaningful action choice. There's nothing fun about having to input a command within X number of seconds or you turn into a pumpkin, and lots of reasons why it sucks (being called AFK, having to answer the phone, etc.)

[Wolfie]

Really dude? You're not getting the 'ATB' bar back. Crafting is not battle. It's better this way. Get over it.

[Sephrick]

That's about all I'm getting out of this thread.

[Wolfie]

I think it's more of a

[Teakwood]

Chyeah, one of those two.

[viion]

I like the removal of it, i can start a craft and not feel like I've wasted x gil and x exp when i spontaneously need to wc or someone comes to door or something.

I dont see the battle metaphor thingy, cuse with the timer, it wasnt exactly like "OMG WHAT TO DO NEXT, QUICK NEED TO SELECT SKILL OMG SO MANY CHOICES, SO LITTLE TIME"

It was like hmm... standard, .. standard .... standard... skill.... standard...standard... etc, barely got below 99.9999999999999999% so it was pointless being there.