tab targeting combat is awful

[peggy peggy]

tab-targeting is a braindead combat mechanic u practically need no skill or reflexes its just button masing and relying on gear stats. Glad most new MMORPGs ditch that ♥♥♥♥ mechanic.

[Mr. Pink]

okay...?

[Rаndo]

Hey I'm getting a call from a guy named "Who"? He hasn't asked anything though.

[´EE`∞EternaL]

swtor has level-scaling on every planet, so you will get rewards everytime you do things.
The gear stats are for me one of the lowest aspects to play this game. All dungeons have level-scaling to mix in veterans with new players.

Yea, the combat is way too easy before chap 6 but then you can choose the difficulty and need your stuns and shields to survive the battles. I died a lot of times in chap 6-7 on veteran and there is even a master mod.

Bossfights do have mechanics to care for and there a lot of bosses in the games.
You need to use shields and dungeon mechanics aswell as avoiding damage areas.

Yea the tab target combat system is a big problem to be honest, i totally agree with that.
An action combat system would boost the feeling of an individual battle every time you fight and you could also offer controller support, which is quite important for many people (for me aswell).

But to say you need no skill or reflexes with tab target combat system is just not true.
If you want the challenge then you will experience it. (disable companion - doing multiplayer missions alone - playing master mode)

[DOJO]

"tab-targeting is a braindead combat mechanic u practically need no skill or reflexes its just button masing and relying on gear stats."

Welcome to an MMO.

[´EE`∞EternaL]

Originally posted by War_Doggo:

"tab-targeting is a braindead combat mechanic u practically need no skill or reflexes its just button masing and relying on gear stats."

Welcome to an MMO.

? most mmos more actual than 10 years use action combat system, ya know...
and most of em need skill and reflexes.

I agree that relying on gear stats is a problem tho mostly, but not in swtor.

[DOJO]

Originally posted by TheEternalLord:

Originally posted by War_Doggo:

"tab-targeting is a braindead combat mechanic u practically need no skill or reflexes its just button masing and relying on gear stats."

Welcome to an MMO.

? most mmos more actual than 10 years use action combat system, ya know...
and most of em need skill and reflexes.

I agree that relying on gear stats is a problem tho mostly, but not in swtor.

Have you ever played DDO?

[´EE`∞EternaL]

Originally posted by War_Doggo:

Originally posted by TheEternalLord:

? most mmos more actual than 10 years use action combat system, ya know...
and most of em need skill and reflexes.

I agree that relying on gear stats is a problem tho mostly, but not in swtor.

Have you ever played DDO?

no, as i wanted to try it this year i found out it was shut down.
wanted to try it cuz ive read it had crossplay and searched for a game to play with an ps4-player ( and i only have a pc, not an ps4)
But i would be interested in it - can you share your experiences?
Btw im actually playing DD:DA

[DOJO]

Originally posted by TheEternalLord:

no, as i wanted to try it this year i found out it was shut down.
wanted to try it cuz ive read it had crossplay and searched for a game to play with an ps4-player ( and i only have a pc, not an ps4)
But i would be interested in it - can you share your experiences?
Btw im actually playing DD:DA

DDO also has the old-style tab-target gameplay. It is a fun game just like this one, you just have to get a bit better with the keyboard. TBH I understand your frustration but lemme tell you this, after playing with this targeting, you can easily get used to the UI, and believe me, you can make some sick, a** kicking combos. It is also same with DDO, old engine, kinda dated-out gameplay but hey, try to focus on the arrows, the numbers and the skills. I believe this gameplay gives you a more "pure" combo-style combat system which can be satisfying. Hell, you still gotta do some hide and runs, dodges and puzzles in boss fights! Yesterday I got blasted by a boss for 370+ THOSAND damage because I had no clue how to fight. Yes, the combat is not the flashiest but it makes you feel your characters abilities. If you keep having issues don't be shy to look for people for help.

[Fly]

Then I guess this isn't the game for you.

Can I have your stuff?

[Dr. Atrocious]

I like how the nerds take weak bait, but then call satire that makes fun of posts like this "bait" and "troll posts". Is this community stupid?

[peggy peggy]

Originally posted by TheEternalLord:

swtor has level-scaling on every planet, so you will get rewards everytime you do things.
The gear stats are for me one of the lowest aspects to play this game. All dungeons have level-scaling to mix in veterans with new players.

Yea, the combat is way too easy before chap 6 but then you can choose the difficulty and need your stuns and shields to survive the battles. I died a lot of times in chap 6-7 on veteran and there is even a master mod.

Bossfights do have mechanics to care for and there a lot of bosses in the games.
You need to use shields and dungeon mechanics aswell as avoiding damage areas.

Yea the tab target combat system is a big problem to be honest, i totally agree with that.
An action combat system would boost the feeling of an individual battle every time you fight and you could also offer controller support, which is quite important for many people (for me aswell).

But to say you need no skill or reflexes with tab target combat system is just not true.
If you want the challenge then you will experience it. (disable companion - doing multiplayer missions alone - playing master mode)

I have tried playing it without companion and on hard mode it is sure a challange. But largely its determined by RNG on other words by your gear stats, so its practically impossible without a healer or somekind of a healing ability

[Mydis]

funny. For me its exactly the other way. I left ESO und Guild Wars 2 because of the hectic, limited fight system. If I want to play action games, i could choose a shooter.
In an RPG character skills und gear schould be important. And I really like the system of tab targeting und choose from a variety of skills, use good rotations or priority lists. There is more than enough need for movement in boss baatles, pvp etc. And you really need your brain and player skill in higher diificult missions.
Reflex...honestly...i dont need that soo much in a RPG. Its not a shooter ;-)

[Drimacus]

Kids nowdays...
this game is exactly a wow clone with the star wars skin with 435897435 skills and having to macro just like when old wow was released, among with other tittles.

i had to left eso after mastering all veteran dungeons solo and 2 manning vet trials with my templar which became an inmortal, for me, swtor is a welcome addition to steam as i have played this tittle previously and i have played my fair amount of time, the pvp is the most fun i ever had, swtor is fun.

[Rаndo]

Originally posted by ℛaveÐƵ:

I like how the nerds take weak bait, but then call satire that makes fun of posts like this "bait" and "troll posts". Is this community stupid? :lunar2020thinkingtiger::winter2019joyfultearsdog:

[´EE`∞EternaL]

Originally posted by War_Doggo:

Originally posted by TheEternalLord:

no, as i wanted to try it this year i found out it was shut down.
wanted to try it cuz ive read it had crossplay and searched for a game to play with an ps4-player ( and i only have a pc, not an ps4)
But i would be interested in it - can you share your experiences?
Btw im actually playing DD:DA

DDO also has the old-style tab-target gameplay. It is a fun game just like this one, you just have to get a bit better with the keyboard. TBH I understand your frustration but lemme tell you this, after playing with this targeting, you can easily get used to the UI, and believe me, you can make some sick, a** kicking combos. It is also same with DDO, old engine, kinda dated-out gameplay but hey, try to focus on the arrows, the numbers and the skills. I believe this gameplay gives you a more "pure" combo-style combat system which can be satisfying. Hell, you still gotta do some hide and runs, dodges and puzzles in boss fights! Yesterday I got blasted by a boss for 370+ THOSAND damage because I had no clue how to fight. Yes, the combat is not the flashiest but it makes you feel your characters abilities. If you keep having issues don't be shy to look for people for help.

im not sure if we are talking about the same game, which game do you speak of?