Back Paddling is horrible.

[Majidah]

Back peddalling is used during battles, moreso than anything. It's a way to position yourself properly without needing to toggle walk/run. It's in there for a reason other than "well WoW did it!"



Like a broken record.

Well, this isn't really a matter of back pedaling is useless and it should be removed, its more about:
wait, back pedaling comes in as the default movement?
wasn't back pedaling featured in 1.0 already without meddling with basic movement?
did we have a problem with the original method which was employed in both XIV and XI with not a single complaint?

ask yourself, what do you do more often:
turn around, or back pedal?

it should be pretty clear which action should be default and which triggered by an extra button.

[Davorok]

Black Pudding is horrible.



...wait...what?...I read that wrong?

[pool842]

Well, this isn't really a matter of back pedaling is useless and it should be removed, its more about:
wait, back pedaling comes in as the default movement?
wasn't back pedaling featured in 1.0 already without meddling with basic movement?
did we have a problem with the original method which was employed in both XIV and XI with not a single complaint?




ask yourself, what do you do more often:
turn around, or back pedal?

it should be pretty clear which action should be default and which triggered by an extra button.

The problem with movement in 1.0 is that when you did run backward the game camera did not follow you fast enough and there is no way the camera ever could with out confusing you... Hence the back peddling with complete control of the camera is needed. you don't back peddle if you you don;t need to you turn the damn camera lol.... wow... also as a caster being able to kite sideways while facing forward without, your character turning all the way around is a big deal that's how you survive. If they introduce pvp you will see what I mean. In fact I may put a video on here showing the difference later. Back peddling is to make sure you can face forward while still moving. As a melee it may not be that big of deal but as caster its a really big deal. It comes natural if you know how to use your camera.. there does not have to be a toggle switch or button. just learn the controls of your character... why add more shit to take care of when you don't need to?