[dev1016] Not stopping to draw a weapon and go into "active mode"

[Reika]

While we're on the subject of overhauling the battle system, am I the only one that would really, really like to be able to not have to completely stop to draw my weapon or put it away?

I would just love to be able to charge rodent x, draw my weapon and show it the world of pain it clearly deserves with the jarring transition.

Simple request, I would hope simple fix. I don't know if anyone else feels the same.

p.s. I sincerely apologize if this has been posted, I ran a search and didn't see anything, which honestly was rather surprising.

I think this post is about to not stop running to draw your weapon...

ok so this topic was not about contining running , as in while running you draw out your weapon (mix animations) buit just to not say " you can't do that while running" I'm all for that then if they is what is happening XD

sorry topic title and how it was decribed was confusing. as again there is a .5 pause for the 2 animations.

And still there is no .5 second delay.

This.
The delay is what kills me, I don't mind so much about stopping for half a second and starting to run again
Worse thing is when you "stack" switches from active to passive to active, the delay can reach several seconds

On the note of delay, if they were to speed up weapon drawing so that you only stop for .5 seconds I would approve of that as well. That is kinda how it was with FFXII. Too bad that one was single player. It would have made a excellent MMO.

I still fully support the complete removal of any stoppage while drawing or stowing ones weapon or shield.

[Reika]

Bump. still needs to be done.

[Eekiki]

Aaand on cue is Kilta to argue with everyone again... >.<

+1 to this idea. We are hardened and experienced adventurers! We don't need to come to a full stop and carefully draw our weapons before engaging in battle.

[Lenneth_Valkyrie]

Well yeah.. if we look at reality.. it's kind of stupid to be unable of drawing out a weapon while running or walking..
At least while drawing it out.. putting it back in sheat could be much more an attention requiring operation.. you don't wanna cut your hand off or something.. xd

[Enthy]

bump ' w '

[Hitoriki]

OMG Yes please!

[Gracious]

Yes I agree completely with this. Switch target would be awesome to have as well.

[Steggun]

This has been something many people including myself have been wanting changed since closed beta (maybe even alpha but I wasn't in that test). In my opinion not only should the delay be removed but so should active and passive mode.

[Eekiki]

In my opinion not only should the delay be removed but so should active and passive mode.

Even though it's a few superfluous button pushes, I do like the idea of being able to draw and sheathe weapons at will.

With no active and passive mode, what do you suggest instead? Everyone constantly running around with weapons drawn? That would look silly. ^_^

Active and passive modes are fine as long as it doesn't take so damn long to ready our weapons.

[Jinko]

ummmm every game makes you stop to draw your weapon. >.> even ffxi and WoW. Name 1 rpg that doesn't make you stop a sec then I'll eat my worlds And I need a vid link of it.

WoW does not make you stop to draw your weapon.