Target Lock, Back Pedal & a Prayer?

[OwlchemistVile]

I've spent the past few days off and on looking all over the internet, performing an exhaustive search for any possible solution, even looking to see if the less than savory elements of the community have found a work around or solution to this annoyance. Alas, no solution has presented itself.

The problem in short is that if you "Target Lock" something in FFXIV, your character is permanently forced to face that target, until you release the lock or cancel target; in conjunction with the fact that for some reason whilst target locked even while in legacy movement mode, you back pedal instead of turning and running away at full speed.

This might not seem like an "issue" per say, and you're right. But it is an annoyance. And here's a few reasons why.

1: I want to increase my awareness while fighting bosses, especially raids. As someone with poor eye-sight, especially involving movement, moving to avoid or perform mechanics sometimes causes me to "whip" my camera around, often losing sight of the boss or my target. Solution would naturally be to not be blind, don't whip your camera, set the target to focus and or simply watch their cast bar. But that doesn't solve the other "issue" I was hoping to address.

2: A better viewing experience. I'm not a streamer, youtuber or anyone. but sometimes I like to record or share my screen with my friends. Being able to keep myself and my target in the focal point of the screen, is much more aesthetically appealing.

Like I said, I performed an exhaustive search. I saw answers ranging from
"Just wait", "Sounds like a you problem", "Git gud", "Ctrl + arrow key up/down to pitch camera", "Lock and remove lock", "Swap control to legacy [duh...]", "Have you tried turning off face target?" and many more. Some of these posts are from 2013! So this has been a long standing.... pain point for all 5 people who want a more dynamic camera and viewing experience.

In truth, I actually only want to make 1 request from 2 possible solutions.
A> While using Legacy Movement + Target Lock, just don't punish the backpedal speed.
B> Have it be "Camera Lock" and not "Character Target Lock".

Like really, it's a simple change for a really niche group of people who want it and while I know I'm wasting everyone's time asking for something that isn't a pressing issue [Like Hrothgar hair lmfao] I am still going to make this one, singular post, and hope it gets changed, cause I want it.

[Jeeqbit]

I remember that when I tried target lock it made the game unplayable so I would suggest that you disable it and not use it.

1: I want to increase my awareness while fighting bosses, especially raids. As someone with poor eye-sight, especially involving movement, moving to avoid or perform mechanics sometimes causes me to "whip" my camera around, often losing sight of the boss or my target.

This is a problem with the standard type movement settings. I suggest using legacy type movement settings, which allow you to avoid attacks without turning the camera at all. While using legacy, the camera rotates unless you uncheck "activate standard type auto-fly/auto-dive".

[OwlchemistVile]

I remember that when I tried target lock it made the game unplayable so I would suggest that you disable it and not use it.

This is a problem with the standard type movement settings. I suggest using legacy type movement settings, which allow you to avoid attacks without turning the camera at all. While using legacy, the camera rotates unless you uncheck "activate standard type auto-fly/auto-dive".

Ah yes the "Just don't use it" suggestion. The goal is to fix the problem, not ignore it but I appreciate your time in reading and understanding that this is truly a feature that makes the game unplayable as it is.

[LianaThorne]

Ah yes the "Just don't use it" suggestion. The goal is to fix the problem, not ignore it but I appreciate your time in reading and understanding that this is truly a feature that makes the game unplayable as it is.

Yeah this is not the response to give to someone trying to offer you advice/help. Good luck with your endeavors.

[OwlchemistVile]

Yeah this is not the response to give to someone trying to offer you advice/help. Good luck with your endeavors.

Thank you for your support on the matter. Your input is valuable and appreciated.

[Jeeqbit]

Ah yes the "Just don't use it" suggestion. The goal is to fix the problem, not ignore it but I appreciate your time in reading and understanding that this is truly a feature that makes the game unplayable as it is.

So why does legacy not fix your problem? It prevents the camera from moving.

[Padudu]

Ah yes the "Just don't use it" suggestion. The goal is to fix the problem, not ignore it but I appreciate your time in reading and understanding that this is truly a feature that makes the game unplayable as it is.

I mean he gave you a suggestion lol. What you're asking for just really isn't there because it's archaic and borderline useless. SE just leaves features to die really. No need to be snarky because he didn't give you a response you wanted to hear

[OwlchemistVile]

I mean he gave you a suggestion lol. What you're asking for just really isn't there because it's archaic and borderline useless. SE just leaves features to die really. No need to be snarky because he didn't give you a response you wanted to hear

Didn't ask.

[kaynide]

Ah yes the "Just don't use it" suggestion. The goal is to fix the problem, not ignore it but I appreciate your time in reading and understanding that this is truly a feature that makes the game unplayable as it is.

That is the response. You don't need to use target locks when you can just select the mob and fight it. Moreover, there is an option to "mark" it and have it's HP bar appear on your screen without being locked on.

There are options on how to play the game; some people like using the lock on feature a la Zelda, some don't.

What you want is disabled lock-on and legacy camera movement. If that doesn't work for you, sorry, but the game is hardly unplayable, and this is hardly a problem.

[OwlchemistVile]

That is the response. You don't need to use target locks when you can just select the mob and fight it. Moreover, there is an option to "mark" it and have it's HP bar appear on your screen without being locked on.

There are options on how to play the game; some people like using the lock on feature a la Zelda, some don't.

What you want is disabled lock-on and legacy camera movement. If that doesn't work for you, sorry, but the game is hardly unplayable, and this is hardly a problem.

I said "This might not seem like an "issue" per say, and you're right. But it is an annoyance. And here's a few reasons why."
What I want, is to have the camera adjust keeping me and my target in frame while moving, IE, Target lock. I don't want to be forced to back pedal or unselect the target or toggle off the lock just to move away from the target.
What I don't need, is you telling me what I want when I very clearly denoted I'm not looking for a user side fix as one doesn't exist. The goal, is to fix the jank of the feature and make it usable. Not to ignore it.