Auto-attack is a step backward.

[normalforce]

Think of the satisfaction you get when taking out an enemy solo by a stroke of brilliance. Or the supreme exhilaration you feel when pwning entire hoards of foes by playing out your party role to perfection. Now, in contrast, imagine a person who, with only half his heart in the battle, struggles to dispatch the enemy. This kind of range in experience is what we’re aiming for with the reformed battle system—a system that rewards effort and innovation.

If they implement a system half as good as what this sounds like, auto attacking isn't going to get you very far in a battle.

[Captaindownsyndrome]

If they implement a system half as good as what this sounds like, auto attacking isn't going to get you very far in a battle.

well said they plan make it were you can easily use your skills and spells with out having to spam the attack button, which spamming attack isnt new age people it just bad and poorly thought out design.