One of the reasons I like FFXIV:ARR is that the combat isn't fast paced or twitch orientated. As for the trend in MMOs then I think a certain amount of this is down to the blurring between MMORPGs and MMOother game types such a first person shooters.
Does any of this effect roleplay? Unless you're using the combat as part of roleplay I don't think so. Having said that though I always have to sit on my hands when I'm roleplaying with anyone who I realize is a slow typer.
Does any of this effect roleplay? Unless you're using the combat as part of roleplay I don't think so. Having said that though I always have to sit on my hands when I'm roleplaying with anyone who I realize is a slow typer.
