Why is this game so slow? (gcd)

[McStagger]

I never said age was an indicator, you did.

Where did I say age was an indicator? You'll have to quote me because looking back through my comments, I am not seeing it. I do see where you mention the age of FFXI as if it is somehow relevant quoted below.

FFXI is how old? I started playing FFXI back in 2003 and quit in 2006, then immediately went to WoW. Yeah WoW, that one game with a 1.5 second gcd.

And while FFXIV does have some some similar mechanics to WoW, that does not in any way mean there is a requirement that any of the similar mechanics be exactly the same, faster or slower.

[Machiavelli]

You don't press the same buttons in WoW, in THIS game you do. Literally all they're is to tanking is, spamming the same 3 buttons, and rotating in the same 4 cooldowns, which can all be macrod.

You rlly think WOW isn;t pressing the same buttons over and over? lol WoW has the same thing goin for it rotation wise. wow is pressing the same buttons over and over no matter what class/role

[Enkidoh]

C'mon guys, give it up - the GCD isn't changing and this same tired arguement has gotten beyond stale. FFXIV is an RPG, not an action-game where you button mash as fast as possible. SE tried that with 1.0's original battle system, and it failed, miserably (auto-attack was added in a patch, the stupid 'stamina gauge' was removed completely and abilities were changed radically to compensate). FFXI's battle system just dragged things out into monotony where your character was basically left on autoattack to build up TP and then occasionally use a weaponskill (or other ability).

Of course, there has to be a happy balance reached, but despite the flaws ARR's system isn't as bad as people are making it out to be.

[Pesmergia]

C'mon guys, give it up - the GCD isn't changing and this same tired arguement has gotten beyond stale. FFXIV is an RPG, not an action-game where you button mash as fast as possible. SE tried that with 1.0's original battle system, and it failed, miserably (auto-attack was added in a patch, the stupid 'stamina gauge' was removed completely and abilities were changed radically to compensate). FFXI's battle system just dragged things out into monotony where your character was basically left on autoattack to build up TP and then occasionally use a weaponskill (or other ability).

Of course, there has to be a happy balance reached, but despite the flaws ARR's system isn't as bad as people are making it out to be.

Yes and Rift is an MMORPG, and with a 1.5 second gcd system. (Rogues in Rift have a 1 second gcd) Warhammer had a 1.5 second gcd system. WoW has a 1.5 second gcd system. Aion had a 1.5 second gcd system. Basically every MMO but FFXIV has it.

[McStagger]

You also said this: Different MMO with different mechanics? Then you say "while FFXIV does have some similar mechanics". Quit contradicting yourself over and over.

I also qualified my comment of "similar mechanics" with "some". If you are going to attempt to trap me in a comment, please make sure you are correct before doing so, for your own benefit. While this particular mechanic does exist in both, you have given no substantial reason as to why it needs to be changed. Instead of trying to bicker with forum posters, why not write out a well thought out argument as to why it needs to be changed? Currently it seems as though you are simply reacting to a feeling without understanding why you feel the way you do. It seems very over-reactionary which is never a good standing in which to make change.

An argument with the shallow depth of simply, "too slow" is not one you seriously expect developers to base a change, is it?

[PSxpert2011]

The GCD in this game puts me to sleep, and makes everything way too easy.

If your that bored than clearly MMORPGs ain't your style(at-least this one). May I suggest sticking to FPSs or PvP games.
You never played FFXI?? How much faster do you want ARR to be, do you think it can be much faster?

Please, enlighten us!

[Pesmergia]

If your that bored than clearly MMORPGs ain't your style(at-least this one). May I suggest sticking to FPSs or PvP games.
You never played FFXI?? How much faster do you want ARR to be, do you think it can be much faster?

Please, enlighten us!

You don't press the same buttons in WoW, in THIS game you do. Literally all they're is to tanking is, spamming the same 3 buttons, and rotating in the same 4 cooldowns, which can all be macrod.

Healing is all about the same 5 healing spells over and over, Cure, Cure 2, Medica 1 and Medica 2, and regen on WHM. I think this is the "ape" game friend.

And 1.5 sec gcd gives you plenty of time to think, unless you're so slow you need a 2.5 second gcd to think

FYI bolding text when you're too lazy to already see I have posted the information before you ask it (see I can bold too), only proves to make you look like you have ADD.

[Teremune_Date]

lol I prefer ffxi's game play over this games, but that being said what bores me about this game is lack of Party interactivity that ffxi had, no skill chains or magic bursts, it's just spam skills, and for pld one combo over over again, plus a few other skills to maintain hate. The GCD doesn't bother me on this game, it's the lack of fun group events, so I'm waiting for more things to be added. But this is my opinion, which is what "I" like so if you disagree that's all you. you guys seem to get your panties in a bunch over an opinion. the OP has the right to think what he does, he'll either get over it or find something new to play. I know most of you don't agree with my views on the game which is fine. There's my 2 cents.

[Imoye]

Either you make the game slow (like 1.0) or you make the game fast (like WoW, Rift etc). There is no middle thing that works.

The combat in this game is so slow, unresponsive and dull that it feels like an ancient type of game. The main problem isn't even the GCD (though, it plays a major role), the problem is delays and animation locks in the combat system itself. I can stand at one spot and wait until there's 0.5 sec left for the cast to finish, and the cast will still go off. When I cast my dots, there's a slight delay before they appear on the mob/boss. When I activate instant abilities, they feel like they really aren't instant.

Fast-paced thinking it's what it's all about these days, and this game fails so horribly at it. When PvP goes live, you'll be able to see every move that's being executed, because the combat is so slow and dull. There's no need for anticipation, because you already know what's going to happen. The combat sucks and doesn't fit in a modern MMO. If anything, it actually dumbs down the game by a lot. The slow combat is also why they have to nerf classes such as Bard because the rules of combat don't apply to them.

The combat in this game is literally the least engaging combat I've seen in any modern MMO. This isn't chess.

[Enkidoh]

Imoye, you clearly haven't played FFXI then - there combat is literally so slow you could step away from the computer, leaving your character on autoattack, and come back a few minutes later after visiting the kitchen and bathroom and still be fine (you could easily chat with other players during combat too for this reason). ARR on the other hand is so fast paced that's virtually impossible.

Once again, as per my earlier comment, it seems you just want a buttonmash fest like a fighting game and are upset that ARR's combat isn't that. Well then, maybe you should evaluate your reasons for playing FFXIV then as it's obvious this game isn't for you, because FFXIV is not an action game - it's an RPG.