Animation Lock: Why don't you like it?

[KiriA500]

Moving and casting has nothing to do with animation lock. only spells with no cast time can be cast if you're already moving anyway- casting time keeps mages in one spot regardless of whether animation lock exists. Mages are more vulnerable and have to be really careful in PvP.

You couldn't cast a spell while moving. Even the instant cast spells required you to stop moving.