Combat still too slow. We need a shorter Global Cooldown!

[Alemana]

Disagree, learn to weave in your abilities not tied to the GCD at the right times and you'll find you'll mostly always have something to be pressing. I actually like how it is a lot, feels more Final Fantasy.

Edit: As a side note, when's the last time you played an MMO with such detailed and fleshed out combat animations? I like being able to watch them instead of staring at my hotbar.

Aion, Guild Wars 2 etc

[Sygmaelle]

Disagree, learn to weave in your abilities not tied to the GCD at the right times and you'll find you'll mostly always have something to be pressing. I actually like how it is a lot, feels more Final Fantasy.

Edit: As a side note, when's the last time you played an MMO with such detailed and fleshed out combat animations? I like being able to watch them instead of staring at my hotbar.

Age of Conan.

[TheRogueX]

Disagree, learn to weave in your abilities not tied to the GCD at the right times and you'll find you'll mostly always have something to be pressing.

Unless you're a PLD. Pretty much all of our non-GCD abilities are reactionary. I wish there were more non-GCD abilities that could be used proactively across all classes, but overall I don't mind the combat system.

GCD is really a blight on the MMO-scene.

This is true. I can't remember any MMO that had so many abilities on a global cool down. Or if there was a GCD, it was short and very specific.

[raelgun]

Unless you're a PLD. Pretty much all of our non-GCD abilities are reactionary. I wish there were more non-GCD abilities that could be used proactively across all classes, but overall I don't mind the combat system.



This is true. I can't remember any MMO that had so many abilities on a global cool down. Or if there was a GCD, it was short and very specific.

WOW does, and my warlock has a lot of active spells and most spells are on a GCD, for destruction spec, your GCD can be 1 sec or less, and its not mindless spam, only unskilled players play like taht, skilled players can handle 1 sec or less GCD while picturing what happens ahead. sorry, 2.5 secs is a cop out.

[Derceto]

WOW does, and my warlock has a lot of active spells and most spells are on a GCD, for destruction spec, your GCD can be 1 sec or less, and its not mindless spam, only unskilled players play like taht, skilled players can handle 1 sec or less GCD while picturing what happens ahead. sorry, 2.5 secs is a cop out.

I'd have to side with you on your WoW comments. Though.... I think the 2.5 GCD in this game, is in place for the players who use controllers. It would be fairly tough to consistently and effectively manage a 1 sec or lower GCD on a controller. I think it's just the trade-off this game had to make to "fair" across all platforms since they all play together.

In terms of WoW, the GCD in that game was just right for KB/Mouse controls, and the pace of the game itself. One of WoW's overall highlights imo.

[Chiramu]

In terms of WoW, the GCD in that game was just right for KB/Mouse controls, and the pace of the game itself. One of WoW's overall highlights imo.

WoW's combat is clusterfuck. I don't want to see FFXIV combat turned into that... FFXIV is a lot more skill-based because you have to know what abilities to use at what time, healing with the 2.5 second GCD is a lot better than WoW healing. I prefer to challenge myself than to spam mindlessly.

[makke007]

It's fine like it is Thanks

[Azgarde]

Trust me, when you'll get to end-game, you'll thank god you actually have a 2.5 GCD. Also, tried playing a MRD ? Mine is only lvl 18 and I mash buttons like crazy.

In this game, you actually need to pay attention to what's happening. I've been playing MMOs for more than 10 years. I know exactly what you mean by "a shorter GCD". I was actually like you when I first started playing. But then, I started leveling, I gave the game a chance. And I've been very surprised !

And if you want shorter GCD, just roll a PGL/MNK. You will mash buttons.

[texhnolyze]

Trust me, when you'll get to end-game, you'll thank god you actually have a 2.5 GCD. Also, tried playing a MRD ? Mine is only lvl 18 and I mash buttons like crazy.

In this game, you actually need to pay attention to what's happening. I've been playing MMOs for more than 10 years. I know exactly what you mean by "a shorter GCD". I was actually like you when I first started playing. But then, I started leveling, I gave the game a chance. And I've been very surprised !

And if you want shorter GCD, just roll a PGL/MNK. You will mash buttons.

indeed
in later dungeons and content, you'll barely spam your skills
it's all about dodging and positioning

[KitCat]

Trust me, when you'll get to end-game, you'll thank god you actually have a 2.5 GCD. Also, tried playing a MRD ? Mine is only lvl 18 and I mash buttons like crazy.

In this game, you actually need to pay attention to what's happening. I've been playing MMOs for more than 10 years. I know exactly what you mean by "a shorter GCD". I was actually like you when I first started playing. But then, I started leveling, I gave the game a chance. And I've been very surprised !

And if you want shorter GCD, just roll a PGL/MNK. You will mash buttons.

Seriously though lol. There are time's GL is up and it feels like "oh crap oh crap oh crap!" haha. Never a dull moment. Lot of fun.

Combat's fine.