FFXIV - new battle system video E3 '10

[Balfree]

... i like!

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eONoACmL5AM&feature=player_embedded#"]YouTube- FINAL FANTASY XIV "E3 2010 Live Report"[/nomedia]!

basically you have your stamina bar that goes down each time you use an attack, it slowly raises back to full.

making it possible to attack quickly if you so wish, or slowly for a more sustained regain period...

interesting, and really different from what we've seen

[jenova_9]

Re: FFXIV - new battle system video E3 '10

great improvement!

They could do without the action confirm sound.

[Kailea]

Re: FFXIV - new battle system video E3 '10

mmm seems interesting, will need to dig a little deeper once beta starts.

I do see a difference from the old style, but I cant really say much till I get to use it myself.

[Omgwtfbbqkitten]

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Hm, that could be a way of getting around not implementing Haste at all, I suppose.

Sounds like they're cribbing a few ideas from Monster Hunter and then altering them to make it their own. I wonder if there's other things that have a stamina cost, like running or swimming and such.

[Murphie]

Re: FFXIV - new battle system video E3 '10

Looks interesting though, two things...

1.) A crab, SE? Really? Of all the mobs to choose. Admittedly, it's a different looking crab, but still.

2.) That UI is way too all over the screen. I'm sure I'd get used to it, but still, ugh.

[TheGrandMom]

Re: FFXIV - new battle system video E3 '10

1.) A crab, SE? Really? Of all the mobs to choose. Admittedly, it's a different looking crab, but still.

Oh we've seen lots of stuff that is or looks recycled...but don't say anything about that!! The FFXIVer's will get out their pitchforks!

[Murphie]

Re: FFXIV - new battle system video E3 '10

Maybe they were trying to be funny. Like "Haha, guys, you know how you've complained about endless crab fighting? Well, guess what?"

But yeah, the last thing I need is some FFXIV nerds with torches and pitchforks storming my condo.

[Balfree]

Re: FFXIV - new battle system video E3 '10

Hm, that could be a way of getting around not implementing Haste at all, I suppose.

Sounds like they're cribbing a few ideas from Monster Hunter and then altering them to make it their own. I wonder if there's other things that have a stamina cost, like running or swimming and such.

Maybe not Haste but a spell that makes the Stamina bar raise faster. I'm sure there's also a delay between attacks even when you're hitting the skills one after the other, I mean what would be the point of lower or higher delay weapons in this game then? unless its all about stamina usage...

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Maybe they were trying to be funny. Like "Haha, guys, you know how you've complained about endless crab fighting? Well, guess what?"

But yeah, the last thing I need is some FFXIV nerds with torches and pitchforks storming my condo.

Atleast the crab does look awesome ;P

[Murphie]

Re: FFXIV - new battle system video E3 '10

I will give them that.

[Balfree]

Re: FFXIV - new battle system video E3 '10

Its just not right to see a Galka Samurai fully equiped like a war god... whos fighting a cutesy looking crab.

[Takelli]

Re: FFXIV - new battle system video E3 '10

Damn, I like the new improved battle system they are using now over the one they had in Alpha. Looks a lot better, and much faster/smoother fighting too.

[Kailea]

Re: FFXIV - new battle system video E3 '10

Looks interesting though, two things...

1.) A crab, SE? Really? Of all the mobs to choose. Admittedly, it's a different looking crab, but still.

2.) That UI is way too all over the screen. I'm sure I'd get used to it, but still, ugh.

The UI is customizable, you can move things around, and I am sure they will add other options as well later.

[Ziero]

Re: FFXIV - new battle system video E3 '10

ooks interesting though, two things...

1.) A crab, SE? Really? Of all the mobs to choose. Admittedly, it's a different looking crab, but still.

2.) That UI is way too all over the screen. I'm sure I'd get used to it, but still, ugh.

They've been showing off the new crabs for a long time now, it was one of the first new mobs we actually got pics of. And as pointed out by Kailea, the UI is completely customizable, you can move and place any of the on screen displays any where you want and even move and stretch the chat box to suit your preferences. Which is great because I always preferred the long, thing chat box on the bottom of the screen to the cramped tiny box in a corner most MMOs usually prefer.

[Murphie]

Re: FFXIV - new battle system video E3 '10

Well, I only started looking at the crabs yesterday. So, um, yeah!

Nice to know that the UI will be customizable. I like my stuff as far off the screen as possible.

[Malacite]

Re: FFXIV - new battle system video E3 '10

Am I the only one reminded of Crono Cross or FF13 here? Because that's what I'm seeing.

Not that that's a bad thing in anyway - I like this newer, faster paced version. I just hope they kept in the feature that lets you charge your attacks for more power & accuracy.