FFXIV had so many annoying features I would have trouble coming up with the worst 10 - so much competition.
But easily number one was the focus on mechanics rather than skill and player/character abilities.
A fight should allow and encourage each class to use its abilities and that includes positional abilities.
Memorizing an encounter's script and going from pixel to pixel to pixel on cue should be anathma to VR.
Welstiel said:For those of us who cut our teeth on Everquest orginally, tanking was ingrained into you. There's no hopping around, moving, goofing around while tanking or you can wipe the party to easy. With cone effects, riposte dmg, and other nasty tricks from mobs that the developers throw in, Tanks were trained to put the mobs back to the group and everyone is trained to stay on the backside of the mob to avoide those types of additional dmg coming in. For those people who haven't played EQ, they will get a very quick lesson as to what to do and what not to do.
Its common place in every mmo to attack from behind. I don't know what games you're playing where it isn't, but that's never been the case with my experience.
Also I would argue that EQ had the fewest reasons to face mobs away since very very very few mobs had any sort of special abilities with the exception of raid mobs.
Kalok said:I think he said that there would be a rough outline of what's coming next with regards to PA4 and Alpha. No specific dates, but a rought outline.
Thanks. Loved the Dire Lord and its making me re-think playing a warrior. Great stream guys and look forward to this evenings monster mash.
Also, I'm really digging the "Combat Resource" mechanic for each class (Essence in this case for the SK DL) :)
From watching the stream in the Orc area, one example of timing your Essence ability comes to mind. Helping with CC during encoutners with multiple mobs (social mobs, unexpected ads, mez breaks etc) such as using Leaden Blood or Deafening Whisper (silence!! /squeals like a 4 yr old). <3
Bravo VR. Keep up the amazing work you guys are creating something truely special.