Combat like DA:O : Othor Games

» Fri Jul 19, 2013 3:16 am

I've just recently played Dragon Age: Origins. It was my first RPG where I didn't have to aim and where I had to click lots of buttons for different abilities. I thought the combat was boring like hell, even though I played quite good.

My question is: Will the combat in ESO be anything like that?

I really hope not. I know this is an MMO and all but combat like in DA:O is just plain boring imho.

» Fri Jul 19, 2013 11:44 am

No. The combat will work just like in Skyrim

/thread

» Fri Jul 19, 2013 9:44 am

» Fri Jul 19, 2013 1:15 pm

Really? What about auto-aiming arrows and magic then?

» Fri Jul 19, 2013 12:22 pm

Soft-lock targeting system

/thread

» Fri Jul 19, 2013 11:10 am

Yes, I know, but that isn't really aiming yourself, is it?

And please stop saying "/thread".

» Fri Jul 19, 2013 2:45 pm

Yes, you still have to aim. And I will say /thread because this thread is over. I told you this isn't like DA: O and it works just like in Skyrim. That they are using a soft-lock targeting system and you still have to aim. So this thread is done. Unless you have more questions.

» Fri Jul 19, 2013 1:42 pm

We cover this pretty in depth in one of the other threads on the front page.

/discussion

» Fri Jul 19, 2013 4:25 am

not to forget about Areal Effects.

so after all it's "auto-attacking" works like Skyrim while all the rest works somehow or other...

» Fri Jul 19, 2013 8:57 am

Simplified:............... Skyrim combat + 6 hot bar abilities + soft lock targetting system.

» Fri Jul 19, 2013 12:11 pm

In light of the Google "blind idiot" translation of the most recent Buffed.de interview that leperchans posted, I move that we now refer to all area effects as surface effects.

DA:O (really any Bioware RPG) are tactical RPGs. TES games (including ESO) are action RPGs--You have to move and aim where you want your attacks to go.

» Fri Jul 19, 2013 6:39 am

DA:O had awesome gameplay. It just is a different vein. The OP probably just likes more action-y games.

The soft lock system means you still have to aim. You just don't need to be really precise. Think of it like a lock on system but you have to keep the cursor within a certain area for it to stay locked on. Ever try to hit small moving targets in Skyrim with a projectile? Pain in the ass. Now add ping and it becomes more of nightmare. Especially in huge battles. Soft lock system was probably a good thing.