why during cutscene its always like this ... (small spoiler)

[Xanikk999]

If it's too much effort for SE to modify the scenes depending on class why can't they just make some scenes where we kick ass with our fists? That could work with any class.

[Catwho]

Okay, I keep seeing this argument "they can't animate your character"

that's not true. The cutscene engine itself is using in-game assets. It's not a full CG render. So they wouldn't have to animate anything, it'd just be a series of IF statements.

IF job=SCH, use move pattern XYZ. Etc.

No, the reason they're not showing you a cool battle sequence between you and an NPC is exactly what Gilraen said - if they're going to have you fight, you're going to do it in control of your character.

[Gaiussenpai]

That's still lame reason because ffxiv may have a good story but your character doesn't feel like they are even part of the story at times.

[Critical-Limit]

Because putting together a cutscene for every single one of our 12 battle classes would be pretty resource-intensive.

They all have completely different skills and fighting styles so it's not the kind of thing you can just kludge together.

I people wanted to see their character fight, SE should've made a instance fight where you fight them and if either side is about to lose the battle Thancred comes in and ends the fight with his cutscene. That way the warrior of light doesn't seem so weak one moment and too strong the next.

[Ashkendor]

I people wanted to see their character fight, SE should've made a instance fight where you fight them and if either side is about to lose the battle Thancred comes in and ends the fight with his cutscene. That way the warrior of light doesn't seem so weak one moment and too strong the next.

I agree, that would've been a fun way to resolve it. I'm not saying it couldn't have been done a better way, but showing a cutscene of our characters fighting would just isn't really a reasonable thing to ask for. I suspect we'll fight with the WoD soon enough.

[anguel]

some people got me wrong, i didnt wanted a full instance fight at that time !

but wanted seeing my character doing something else than just "standing" while everybody else got they're ass kicked !!
(if we follow that logic, if in real life your friend got they're ass kick like this in front of you, are you gonna stand still ? NO !)

and please dont give me the "yeah too much class wep, bla bla" its just skin ...,
set 1 animation and your good to go ...
(and most animation already exist in the database )

and for the "SE dont want to move your character for you"
O_o
there is already tons of quest and mission and CS, where you start point A and take back control in point B...

[MilesSaintboroguh]

So you can block an axe with a book?

[Kurogaea]

So you can block an axe with a book?

Between the pages if your skilled and strong enough.

[Ashelia_Ferron]

and please dont give me the "yeah too much class wep, bla bla" its just skin ...,
set 1 animation and your good to go ...
(and most animation already exist in the database )

Yeah sure, let me just have a Lala SCH swing his book just like a Roegadyn WAR. That won't look overly stupid or anything -_-

[anguel]

remind me smn or sch, what skill do they use usually ?

thank you ...

did you saw yashitola, block a hit with her wand ?
hmmm