More advanced battle system please!

[Shadowkept]

I think it's funny how the same people who will label people as bad because they can't "dodge" aoe mechanics or memorize the timing of a lengthy fight, will simple say "no, this isn't an action game" when it comes to controllable blocking or parrying. Dodging to me looks silly in ARR comparative to other games with dodging because their no "dodge" animation and things you can dodge are limited, let's face it you're really just running or stepping out of some glowing indicator and it looks so epic.. fail.
A how to boss video on youtube looks more like square dancing than a choreographed fight scene.

All melee could benefit from an actual dodge animation unique to their job that moves them a set distance in one direction, with an animation lock to make other skill unusable while dodging. Could do something similar for casters as well. Oh well this isn't Tera. I just think the community is too quick say won't happen instead of can't or shouldn't with an explanation.

[Mastanight]

FFXIV did try to emulate FFXI, and it failed. Lets stop comparing this game to that one.

Why not compare the 2 games? Yes, FFIV is totally seperate but I would think it should be more than its previous title, it should have equal or greater battle system because I feel this was toned down for more different reasons than just because of can't or won't. Reason would be for an easier learning process or to draw a bigger crowd of new players, but what about old exp players that are bored with a limited character build up. I would say more longtime players would agree, "but it is as it is i guess."

[Shadex]

I hate to use the word 'hipster' here, but that is the only way to describe this attitude. That's culture for you - no matter what the media, a fictional work costs money to make, and a couple of minor fans will not cover the bills associated with production. Even games these days cost more than films to produce and market - hence the greater chance that if a game fails to meet a certain sales target, it will often result in sending it's developer (and sometimes publisher as well) to the wall, just like if a book fails to sell a certain number of copies, a TV show fails to reach a ratings target after only a few episodes, or if a film fails to pull in enough tickets at the box office.

Also, an unpleasant truth, is most so called 'cult series/films/books' were, surprise surprise, actually created for the so-called 'lowest-common denominator', only to fail to hook it's intended audience for whatever reason and instead be picked up by a small, loyal but incredibly obsessive fanbase. Then word of mouth gets around and suddenly the original intended audience looks at it again and says "wow, this really is good!", and it finally achieves the mainstream popularity it wanted, leaving the 'true fans' angry that they weren't listened to and thus start hating it simply because it's now successful and popular. Sound familiar?

This is basically how you see FFXIV. Really, I can't understand why people don't just let go of this smug, 'I-liked-it-before-you-did' attitude, and just enjoy the game for what it's worth, battle system and all. After all, the whole point is to have fun right?

I see you agree with my point. The game was created to sell, not to do anything unique, astonishing, or impressive, just sell. Glad we're on the same page. As for the rest of your post... yeah... it had absolutely nothing to do with what I said but hey we all gotta hate on something. Guess your things is hipsters. *shrug* I never mentioned anything about liking anything before it was cool. Maybe reading comprehension isn't your thing. But hey I'm with ya, down with hipster and their funny hats!

[ChriZirhC]

Why not compare the 2 games? Yes, FFXIV is totally seperate but I would think it should be more than its previous title, it should have equal or greater battle system"

It already is...