Quote Originally Posted by Skyrant_Kangaroomouse View Post
If it does not add to the game or is needed for game mechanics to work we don't need it. How hard is that to understand.

1. Do we need to jump to reach areas in the game?
2. Do we have puzzles we need to solve by jumping?
3. Do we need to jump, dodge or roll to avoid enemy attacks?

If you answered all 3 with NO then we don't need jumping in this game.
I agree with you that it's not necessary.

But I also recognize that there are problems caused by not having a jump and it would add more fun to the game.

I absolutely despise Free jumping with no limitations. But if they were to add an auto-jump similar to FFXIII or even add a manual jump that was limited:

-No Jumping off places that are "too high" (this avoids having to add falling damage).
-Limiting height of jump, just enough to get you up a small hill or something. (this avoids having to redesign entire areas)
-Keeping invisible walls in certain areas (this avoids people getting into places they aren't supposed to and having to redesign said areas).

If they were to do it that way, I would have no problem. Basically, whichever is easier for them to implement, Auto-jump or Limited manual jump, I would be in favor of.