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01-27-2023, 06:09 PM
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Hi Everyone. I've been enjoying Final Fantasy XIV since its release, with only a few short breaks for various reasons. I really appreciate how visually appealing the game is and how engaging it feels overall—especially as a longtime fan of the series. My friend, who’s interested in trying it out, found it hard to stick with because the combat relies heavily on a 2.5-second timer (like cooldowns or cast times). He’s used to games like World of Warcraft and a few others where the cooldown is around 1 second. I’m wondering if there’s anything I can do to help him adjust to this timing without losing interest after just a few minutes? Do you have any similar experiences? Personally, I think the longer timer might be a bit excessive, but it likely exists because the game encourages strategic positioning and careful reaction to enemy moves—something different from the fast-paced, reactive style of WoW.
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01-27-2023, 06:09 PM #1

Hi Everyone. I've been enjoying Final Fantasy XIV since its release, with only a few short breaks for various reasons. I really appreciate how visually appealing the game is and how engaging it feels overall—especially as a longtime fan of the series. My friend, who’s interested in trying it out, found it hard to stick with because the combat relies heavily on a 2.5-second timer (like cooldowns or cast times). He’s used to games like World of Warcraft and a few others where the cooldown is around 1 second. I’m wondering if there’s anything I can do to help him adjust to this timing without losing interest after just a few minutes? Do you have any similar experiences? Personally, I think the longer timer might be a bit excessive, but it likely exists because the game encourages strategic positioning and careful reaction to enemy moves—something different from the fast-paced, reactive style of WoW.

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01-28-2023, 05:18 PM
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It could suit someone who enjoys bard. It boosts movement during gameplay, making the timer feel less noticeable. After reaching 50+, performance shifts slightly but remains fluid.
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01-28-2023, 05:18 PM #2

It could suit someone who enjoys bard. It boosts movement during gameplay, making the timer feel less noticeable. After reaching 50+, performance shifts slightly but remains fluid.

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01-29-2023, 12:24 AM
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I suggested trying ninja since it seems unusual to describe, but ninja feels quicker—more actions per button press, avoiding idle waiting while the timer runs. You also get the ninjitsu symbols for quick moves in between attacks.
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01-29-2023, 12:24 AM #3

I suggested trying ninja since it seems unusual to describe, but ninja feels quicker—more actions per button press, avoiding idle waiting while the timer runs. You also get the ninjitsu symbols for quick moves in between attacks.

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01-29-2023, 06:15 AM
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It's accurate, monk—it seems similar in that you need to manage a lot constantly. I've consistently favored staying on the move, which is why I chose bard as my primary choice.
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01-29-2023, 06:15 AM #4

It's accurate, monk—it seems similar in that you need to manage a lot constantly. I've consistently favored staying on the move, which is why I chose bard as my primary choice.

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