[dev1149] Please bring back the queuing of actions!

[Rane]

I didn't like queuing, but I'm fine with them bringing it back since it's going to be optional.

I've noticed that some people have asked "why would you NOT want it?" Well, to me queuing was one of two factors making the battle system feel less responsive. The other was general lag due to the current version's server structure. Essentially, the more "lag" there is between when I enter an action and when it is carried out, the less responsive the battle system feels to me.

With that said, the current "queu-less" system is certainly not ideal. First, there is no indication on your action bar of when it is OK to input your next action. Furthermore, if you DO input an action too quickly, there is no notification that you've done so. As a result you just sit there wondering why you aren't doing anything. Finally, there is still a great deal of lag due to the current server structure (and maybe the client as well). Yoshida indicated in his interview with Blue Gartr that, come version 2.0, FFXIV will be as responsive as WoW. If that's the case, I think this whole positioning and timing-based battle system they're developing will be a lot more fun.

In any event, I can certainly understand why people like queuing. It's just not my cup of tea.