ffxi gameplay was not slow

[Krausus]

Hmm maybe but from what I can tell, BRs seem ineffective, like they take more time to do then are worth. I could be wrong on that, maybe I just haven't messed around with it enough to get a BR that works well against certain mobs.

Well the issue is mobs die to fast to make them effective to use, though once you start fighting NMs and fights can last for 30 (15?) minutes ( and then enrage and one shot everyone) then you really start to notice how effective BRs are and you get good at them to where they take no time at all. Though I do wish they didn't lock you in and you could still normal attack during the queuing.