get RID of the extra buttons to press when engaging please

[DoctorMog]

Not to sound insensitive to the plight, but you really should invest in a PC controller.

Not to sound like an ass, but this is currently a PC only MMO.

[KamikazeMan]

Not to sound like an ass, but this is currently a PC only MMO.

Built with the PS3 in mind through the entire development. As if the controls and UI weren't obvious enough. Which is why they have to go back and fix the whole thing for PC. This game plays much better with a controller. I use an Xbox 360 controller myself. After using the controller, I can't go back to using a keyboard and mouse for this game.

[LateReg]

Built with the PS3 in mind through the entire development. As if the controls and UI weren't obvious enough. Which is why they have to go back and fix the whole thing for PC. This game plays much better with a controller. I use an Xbox 360 controller myself. After using the controller, I can't go back to using a keyboard and mouse for this game.

That wasn't his point at all. He recognizes that it was made with PS3 in mind, despite being PC only at the moment, and wants SE to take a few steps to fix it (like most people do).

[Gramul]

Not to sound like an ass, but this is currently a PC only MMO.

That plays better with a controller. (You don't sound like an ass, it's a valid point to make.)
Along with many other PC games in this day and age. They don't go for too much and I've gotten a lot of use out of mine.
Just a suggestion.

On the point of the keyboard controls, I agree that FFXIV has implemented it poorly and it defiantly needs work on that end.

[RabidSquirrel]

That plays better with a controller.

Different people are different. But I have a much easier time playing this game with a keyboard and mouse. The only time I whip out the gamepad is if I'm gathering. Targeting on the gamepad feels terrible to me. Just clicking on whatever makes things so much easier.

If they ever get around to setting any button (including shift+, ctrl+, alt+ buttons) for the eaction slots 1-30 (instead of just 0-9), I'll be in heaven. That and allowing offensive spells to just start casting after a single press instead of being required to confirm the target.

[Shyd]

Different people are different. But I have a much easier time playing this game with a keyboard and mouse. The only time I whip out the gamepad is if I'm gathering. Targeting on the gamepad feels terrible to me. Just clicking on whatever makes things so much easier.

If they ever get around to setting any button (including shift+, ctrl+, alt+ buttons) for the eaction slots 1-30 (instead of just 0-9), I'll be in heaven. That and allowing offensive spells to just start casting after a single press instead of being required to confirm the target.

I only use controller for gathering and crafting.

[Jennestia]

Not to sound like an ass, but this is currently a PC only MMO.

Funny enough more and more PC titles are supporting gamepad controls, go figure huh?

[Rhomagus]

Not to sound like an ass, but this is currently a PC only MMO.

Honestly I don't think this particular issue is exclusive to the "Keyboard v Controller" issue as I have the same issue as DoctorMog and I use a controller. There are too many actions involved to initiate auto attack despite all of the contextual requirements already being fulfilled. This goes for a lot of other UI choices made for XIV such as:

- The log in process
- Summoning a retainer
- The retainer option in the main menu having no purpose but to show what retainers you have
- Equipping gear
- Equipping actions (which I think they're working on if I remember correctly)
- Aetheryte and Aetherial node activation
- Some doors needing to be activated while others open automatically (Nanawa Mines)
- Not having the same auto select for non leve crafting as they do for leve crafting (I could see arguments against it)

... and others but they currently escape me.

EDIT:

That and allowing offensive spells to just start casting after a single press instead of being required to confirm the target.

[Synfrag]

Not to sound like an ass, but this is currently a PC only MMO.

I've had controllers for my PC since the mid 90s. If you are truly interested in the game I would suggest you buy one. It makes the game a lot more enjoyable. Should they fix keyboard controls, absolutely. Should they break controller controls, I quit. One of the things that sets FFXIV apart from WoW et al.

In regards to OP yes please. Even with a controller you have to have your action bar open which I personally do not like. This requires you to go into active mode, target and pull up your bar for AA to begin. Should be able to just target and move to active mode. Though I understand why it is this way, so you don't have to exit active mode to switch targets without attacking. Something needs to be re-worked here SE.

Also, this feels like Deja vu from last June/July.

[Dreadnought]

Not to sound insensitive to the plight, but you really should invest in a PC controller.

MMOs should be played on a mouse and keyboard. i have a gamepad and do not use it.
it would also annoy me to no end by having to press left and right for abilities.
i absolutely agree with the OP. too many button presses just to engage.
please improve the keyboard + mouse UI to have less menues, and less confirmations.