One shot mechanics in Normal Raids

[Canadane]

The thing about this fight is it teaches you what each mechanic does before it combines them.

First it shows you how the flocks shoot off. So you learn to dodge one pair then the next.
Then it shows you how portals work, first by placing them in such a way that if you're in the back you're not even hit by them. Portal mechanics aren't technically new though this may be the first time they look like Portal portals and not an Atomos deal.
Then it brings out the colours, without portals. Showing you how you must be hit by alternating things. Not a new mechanic to fights.
Finally it combines coloured ones with portals. You know how it all works, just string 'em together.


It reminds me a lot of the Thordon Ex fight where it starts you off with mechanics one by one before after the half way point it combines them on you.
It's a really good fight design philosophy making it very easy to learn for even a newcoming raider, while still maintaining its fun to vet players.

[Gemina]

The thing about this fight is it teaches you what each mechanic does before it combines them.

First it shows you how the flocks shoot off. So you learn to dodge one pair then the next.
Then it shows you how portals work, first by placing them in such a way that if you're in the back you're not even hit by them. Portal mechanics aren't technically new though this may be the first time they look like Portal portals and not an Atomos deal.
Then it brings out the colours, without portals. Showing you how you must be hit by alternating things. Not a new mechanic to fights.
Finally it combines coloured ones with portals. You know how it all works, just string 'em together.


It reminds me a lot of the Thordon Ex fight where it starts you off with mechanics one by one before after the half way point it combines them on you.
It's a really good fight design philosophy making it very easy to learn for even a newcoming raider, while still maintaining its fun to vet players.

Something I can't quite put my finger on is why it seems like this fight is the only one to do this. A lot of fights have mechanics that overlap in order to increase difficulty. Perhaps it's that this one isn't a AoE dodge dance where you are reactive, but rather forces the player to process several things going on the battlefield in order to determine the safe spot. Another one that is similar is Grand Cross in Orbonne.

[LalaRu]

Color mechanics made simple: 1st slide, you stay in line with correct color portal, 2nd slide you stay in line with the other color portal. End of mechanic.