I'm so super confused... I feel like I'm doing it wrong. This game seems to have a super major learning curve and the tutorial.... well, wasnt.

"Press the Action key to begin combat!"
@____ @ GAH WHICH?! <reads through manual>
~Hits F~
"Youre now in combat!"
Ok... so I do what now?... </You are dead>



So, I didnt actually die. But, it didnt make sense still. I'm an Archer... I hit "1" for my spell... sometimes I shot once. Some times I shot 3 times. Sometimes, twice.

Do I only hit the key once to toggle an autoshot? Or do I spam the key [Manual attacking]?
What good is the ability cooldown timer, I dont know how to read it.
Am I supposed to move around? It LOOKS like I should, but seems to have zero effect on whether or not I actually get hit, and the lock on system makes it feel SUPER awkward. It would be easier to just free run, and turn and shoot as needed... which doesnt seem possible.

I've looked these forums up and down, and searched throughout Google. I need a basic, retard level, step-by-step tutorial on combat. I dont care about Battle Regimens, Armor systems, ect.

Please, super please, any help at all? I've read all the horrible reviews. I've seen all the broken mechanic QQ videos. I know this is a super low point in FF's life. But it looks so super awesome, and I want to give it a try. Even if the gameplay is terribad, theres SO MUCH roleplay potential to be had.