Auto Combo Buttons in PvE

[Kolsykol]

No... It'd compromise FFXIV's identity imo and make it too much like other MMO's.
The combat system is built around it the PvP combat already feels rly dumbed down as it is.

The reason why there are 1 button combos in PvP is because the combat just isn't suited for PvP inherently and they have to change things for it to make sense.
Same reason why positionals are not in PvP and in PvP you can't rly have a rotation like you do in PvE it's too inconsistent.

I rly don't understand either why some people are so obsessed with pushing as few buttons as possible.
Most Jobs in FFXIV are fairly busy but I wouldn't exactly call it overkill I feel like they're in a pretty perfect spot overall
If you want to spam the same few buttons over and over again there's games like ESO or WoW:

Being able to set up our own auto-combos would be kind of nice. It'd help cut down on sheer button volume and help streamline a few class rotations without turning entirely into macro style "press one button and the game plays its self for you" territory.

Most rotations are already fairly streamlined this would only make it even more repetitive.
Not to mention how Jobs would have to straight up be redesigned.

I mean you play MNK too, surely you must realize what a complete nightmare it'd be in PvE and how it'd screw up your rotation as soon as you drifted?
Your ability to adapt would be compromised.

[Arrhin]

No... It'd compromise FFXIV's identity imo and make it too much like other MMO's.
The combat system is built around it the PvP combat already feels rly dumbed down as it is.

The reason why there are 1 button combos in PvP is because the combat just isn't suited for PvP inherently and they have to change things for it to make sense.
Same reason why positionals are not in PvP and in PvP you can't rly have a rotation like you do in PvE it's too inconsistent.

I rly don't understand either why some people are so obsessed with pushing as few buttons as possible.
Most Jobs in FFXIV are fairly busy but I wouldn't exactly call it overkill I feel like they're in a pretty perfect spot overall
If you want to spam the same few buttons over and over again there's games like ESO or WoW:



Most rotations are already fairly streamlined this would only make it even more repetitive.
Not to mention how Jobs would have to straight up be redesigned.

I mean you play MNK too, surely you must realize what a complete nightmare it'd be in PvE and how it'd screw up your rotation as soon as you drifted?
Your ability to adapt would be compromised.

It's an old thread, and pre ShB so the initial replies don't consider the effect dumbing down healer DPS skills had. I think the proof that one button combos are bad is right there. Ask any healer (like me) if it's a good idea for player engagement. It is not and the dev team is acutely aware of that now. As XIV is a story driven game many people are drawn to it, however gameplay factors in greatly to engagement as you've so noted. IMO anyone who is asking for this does not understand the game, and perhaps it is not in fact, for them.