Gamerescape Interview: Summons, Chocobos, Train Tracks and Rocks

[Alhanelem]

How would it annoy you sooooo much that simply looking away or going off to do something else wouldn't fix it?

It doesn't personally bother me that much, and to an extent I agree with "just ignore them." But it does bother some people, and I don't think zero consideration should be given to people who are upset or made uncomfortable by something. I also gave you good reasons unrelated to whiny complaining. It prevents abuse and creates a sense of strategy when you have to make a concious decision to jump in order to get a desired result, instead of just spamming it and getting "lucky." It's also not realistic to immediately bounce into the air again after making a big jump (the kind of jump that would be big enough to have any useful effect), unless you're on a trampoline. There's going to be at least 1 second or so between jumps. What part of "A few seconds" aren't you understanding? It's barely limiting at all. It's just enough to where it reduces silly abuses, while still allowing you pretty much total freedom. It really feels like you're arguing with me for the sake of doing so.

Again, who says that being able to jump in combat or jump being useful in combat automagically = completely avoiding damage? Did you not read the whole post you quoted from?

I named no specifics as to exactly what effects were being given by jump, but I can't imagine jump reducing damage from something. You'd either jump and not get struck, or not jump/jump too late and get struck. I don't really see any room for an in-between.

I'll ask again: objectively, how does unrestricted jumping and/or jumping in combat break the game? And don't worry about animation blending; they're professional designers, artists, and programmers... not high school students.

I already, objectively, gave you good reasons why totally unrestricted jumping is not a great idea. However, once again, the restriction I described is EXTREMELY minimal and should not interfere with your apparently god given right to jump all you want. I'm extremely puzzled by your agression towards me in this thread.

Animation blending is always an issue, whether oyu're a "high school student" or a professional. Some things just aren't physically possible and/or do not make logical sense when implemented.

The funny part is I'm on your side in thinking it's silly for people to be against jumping because people will bunny hop. But I'm showing sensitivity to their position, while you're basically just saying "screw them." You're fueling their fire, while I'm offering a reasonable compromise that gives most people what they want and doesn't give what some people don't want.