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(Discussion)

The general idea, is that you can be attacking normally (e.g. with a sword or a bow) whilst moving. This has already been used in the Guild Wars trailer, with the people running, and also attacking. An elementalist could also be able to cast relatively quick spells while running around (a half second one for instance). This would also work with jumping, swimming etc.

Why this is a good idea

•   Not having to stand around all the time in combat.
•   Having more "freedom", feeling like you are not tied down by attacking.
•   Being able to escape and not having to wait for your attack to finish off.
•   Might give a better form of Kiting than the "Stop and attack" system that is used by kiters.

Why it may not work out

•   Might give people the feeling they are able to dodge every attack (or mastering the art and doing so).
•   Because of the kiting, it might be impossible to kill a snare ranger for instance.
•   Largely imbalanced. Makes interrupt rangers almost impossible to play. Also makes elementalists and monk way hader to kill.Talos the Hunter