What do you look for in a combat system?

[Naqaj]

Interesting post, though I don't expect many surprises among the answers.


Responsiveness? - Single most important factor, also one of the most dire things lacking in xiv currently

Strategy? - Generally yes, though this requires further explanation. In combat or before combat?

Fast pace? - not neccessarily, harmful if Responsiveness isn't good enough

Slow pace? - no

Auto-attack? - no

Active/MANUAL attack?- yes

Combos? - depends on control scheme, good solution for restricted input devices (controllers)

Party vs. Single Mob?
Party vs. Party of Mobs?
Single Player vs. Party of Mobs? - Variation! This means, all three!

Acrobatics? - ??? Do you mean combat animations? I prefere more subtle, but fluid

Visuals? - ??? Do you mean special effects? Again, personal preference is not too flashy

Positioning? - subsumed under Strategy

Creativity with attacks? - subsumed under Strategy

Luck/Dice-roll systems? - no