Auto-attack

[gifthorse]

Personally, I think auto-attack is a total cop-out.

If battle is so undesirable that it needs to be automated, then something more than auto-attack is needed to fix it.

[Arcell]

It's not like the entire battle system would be automated, just the basic attack. It's kind of a pain, especially for controller users, to have to go back to row 1 space 1 every time they want to use a regular attack. You can't keep your cursor near other skills you may need to use at a moment's notice.

I agree that there are other things they could do to fix it but it's not like auto-attack is going to ruin everything.

[ChiefCurrahee]

I support auto attack 110% in FFXIV.

Reworking the battle system to have your basic attack to be on an automated interval would do wonders for this game.
You can include guildpoint purchased skills to be basic attack upgrades such as "Pierce". For cases like "Heavy Thrust" you can leave it as is since the bind is more situational.

Auto Attack IS coming. The discussions should be more centered around HOW should it be implemented rather then should it be.

[Grit]

There is no extra strategy added to the game by manually button-smashing your basic attacks. Therefore, automating the process couldn't really hurt. Though I hope such a change would accompany various other modifications to mold the battle system into something more instantaneous.

Choosing your action and then waiting for it to happen is just... stupid. Unless you're actually casting a spell.

[MariyaShidou]

Auto Attack IS coming. The discussions should be more centered around HOW should it be implemented rather then should it be.

They said they are examining on it, they didn't confirm that it's a guaranteed feature.

There is no extra strategy added to the game by manually button-smashing your basic attacks. Therefore, automating the process couldn't really hurt. Though I hope such a change would accompany various other modifications to mold the battle system into something more instantaneous.

Choosing your action and then waiting for it to happen is just... stupid. Unless you're actually casting a spell.

There are MMORPGs without auto attacks that work, and they happen to be more engaging/require bit more strategy than you claim. Allods Online, DCUO, Dragon Nest, TERA, RaiderZ, WH40KDMO etc. are either doing that, or aiming for that.

[Seirra_Lanzce]

Can we just leave off the auto-attack? It doesn't really matter if it's there or not <_< and i prefer it to never be there. FFXIV isnt attune to fast pace games that when you hit the button, it will straight away doing it. Instead it will pause slightly and then execute the animation. which to me, i find it really good and have the greatest feeling to be able to enjoy the view instead of the silly fast-action pacing that make me concentrate more onto my bars instead of the whole scenery.

And yes, they should fix or change the way the animated skills look, basics are ok thou.

[Wild]

All for auto attack. Not that I am lazy or want an easier combat system, it's just that it seems pointless to keep mashing a single key/button over and over for TP gain. Add auto attack so we can focus on BR timing and hopefully Skillchains with Magic Bursts!

[Maat]

If you can think of a battle system that's better than the stamina gauge and auto attack I'm all ears. I have been pondering to think of something that would be more interesting and fun but works at the same time but I keep going back to auto attack. Why? because it still and always will work.. Every RPG uses it that I have played even the new ones like RIFT.. I understand that some want FFXIV to be different to XI but when you steer too far from what people love this is what you get.. a broken game. Auto-Attack (Yes Please) with different battle modes integrated would be nice as well.

[Evovenom]

I got tired of pressing A (using controller) over and over again. It will be great to save myself couple of seconds instead of having down time for example. I like going to take a quick piss while my character auto attacks my target or have my little brother beat up on monsters while I am out. With this feature he doesn't want to do it lol... Anyways both are fine with me but I would prefer auto attack on my experience and opinion.

[MariyaShidou]

Every RPG uses it that I have played even the new ones like RIFT..

Not every MMORPG

There are MMORPGs without auto attacks that work, and they happen to be more engaging/require bit more strategy than you claim. Allods Online, DCUO, Dragon Nest, TERA, RaiderZ, WH40KDMO etc. are either doing that, or aiming for that.

And obviously not every RPG uses it. The Elder Scroll for instance, then Gothic, Two Worlds, Mass Effect, Risen etc.