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

[Misha]

Haven't read through all the 13 pages of posts but would also like to suggest being able to at LEAST heal without bringing out weapon, and MAYBE nuking. I agree though there should be a walking/running animation to pulling out weapon instead of your character stopping just to do so >.< These 2 suggestions will make combat on top of auto attack feel much more fluid imo^^

[zoekwon]

this is need it . must have.

[Benji]

Bump, this needs to get done!

[Sephr]

Bump, this needs to get done!

Just made a new thread when this perfectly good one is about, bumping it up.

[Akira_Tenshi]

I agree with the op. I would like to see this change.

[Onidemon]

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.

That is the smartest thing i ever read on this forum. I've been wanting this since i put my hands on FFXIV. The difference it would make if we could just draw and put our weapons away while we are running.

If the community reps or dev don't comment on this SE and FFXIV will lose major points from me... and all the 50+ pple who hit like to this thread.

[gifthorse]

I like stopping.

It really helps me get killed when im fleeing a mob.

Really gives me that Final Fantasy feel we've all been talking about.

[Randis]

i would like if my character would not stop every time he wants to do anything at all.
It is not only only the drawing weapon... character will also freeze for a long moment when you try to access your retainer, or finish managing your retainer, or if you attempt a repair or start crafting, many other actions as well...

Reminds me of working with complex software on a very low end computer, it takes a lot of patience and self restriction not to smash it.

[Sojiro]

Absolutely agreed with OP on this one. Also agreed that certain abilities and spells should not require you to draw your weapon to use as well.

[Alise]

good idea!