Realm Reborn = downgrade?

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I haven't been keeping a close eye on this thread. Is back-pedaling and strafing confirmed as the new animation, or have they only stated that the current animations aren't staying which still leaves room for somewhat aesthetic possibility?

Unfortunately they have not confirmed or denied backpedaling and strafing. They are simply blatant in the pre-alpha Video. It is very obvious that they have implemented "Standard" Western MMO controls which will mean A turns left it stead of runs left and D does the same to the right. S will backpedal instead of turn around and the Camera will have basicly no manual control.