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[[File:ss-2020-06-02-00 45 24-00005.png|thumb|450px|Players using [[Action targeting|action targeted]] and [[Tab targeting|tab targeted]] [[Skills|skills]] defending a [[Village|village node]] from [[World bosses|world boss]] attacks in [[Alpha-1]].{{livestream|29 May 2020|45m24|ZKdaKuYLtiw}}]]
 
[[File:ss-2020-06-02-00 45 24-00005.png|thumb|450px|Players using [[Action targeting|action targeted]] and [[Tab targeting|tab targeted]] [[Skills|skills]] defending a [[Village|village node]] from [[World bosses|world boss]] attacks in [[Alpha-1]].{{livestream|29 May 2020|45m24|ZKdaKuYLtiw}}]]
 
[[File:alpha-1-hybrid-combat.mp4|thumb|450px|[[Alpha-1]] early [[Hybrid combat|hybrid combat]] demo.{{livestream|28 August 2020|1h15m39|cqDjAzZ2gAQ}}<blockquote>''Players can very easily transition between tab targeting and action combat. By pressing '''Z''' I now tie my cursor movement to my camera and additionally a reticle has spawned.''{{livestream|28 August 2020|1h15m39|cqDjAzZ2gAQ}}{{ndash|[[Steven Sharif]]}}</blockquote>]]
 
[[File:alpha-1-hybrid-combat.mp4|thumb|450px|[[Alpha-1]] early [[Hybrid combat|hybrid combat]] demo.{{livestream|28 August 2020|1h15m39|cqDjAzZ2gAQ}}<blockquote>''Players can very easily transition between tab targeting and action combat. By pressing '''Z''' I now tie my cursor movement to my camera and additionally a reticle has spawned.''{{livestream|28 August 2020|1h15m39|cqDjAzZ2gAQ}}{{ndash|[[Steven Sharif]]}}</blockquote>]]
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[[Hybrid combat]] refers to the choice between [[Definition:Combat targeting|tab targeted]] skills, [[Definition:Combat targeting|action targeted]] skills, or a mix of both in the [[Ashes of Creation|Ashes of Creation MMORPG]].{{livestream|16 November 2017|30m45|r701cyS3w6o}} This is achieved through choice of [[Active skills|skills/abilities]].<ref name="newsletter-2018-08-07">[[2018-08-07 Newsletter#Final Alpha One Sales|Newsletter, 7 August 2018]]</ref>{{livestream|8 April 2018 (PM)|37m57|JH-sX1aFljM}}
 
[[Hybrid combat]] refers to the choice between [[Definition:Combat targeting|tab targeted]] skills, [[Definition:Combat targeting|action targeted]] skills, or a mix of both in the [[Ashes of Creation|Ashes of Creation MMORPG]].{{livestream|16 November 2017|30m45|r701cyS3w6o}} This is achieved through choice of [[Active skills|skills/abilities]].<ref name="newsletter-2018-08-07">[[2018-08-07 Newsletter#Final Alpha One Sales|Newsletter, 7 August 2018]]</ref>{{livestream|8 April 2018 (PM)|37m57|JH-sX1aFljM}}

Revision as of 16:34, 8 May 2021

Players using action targeted and tab targeted skills defending a village node from world boss attacks in Alpha-1.[1]
Alpha-1 early hybrid combat demo.[2]

Players can very easily transition between tab targeting and action combat. By pressing Z I now tie my cursor movement to my camera and additionally a reticle has spawned.[2] – Steven Sharif

info-orange.pngThis section contains potentially outdated information from Alpha-1 testing.

Hybrid combat refers to the choice between tab targeted skills, action targeted skills, or a mix of both in the Ashes of Creation MMORPG.[3] This is achieved through choice of skills/abilities.[4][5]

  • A tab-targeted ability requires a target in order to utilize that skill.[6]
  • An action skill is anything that can be utilized through placement of the player, such as a reticle, a ground template or a directional placement.[6]
  • It may not be possible to be able to fully spec into just action or tab targeted skills. There might be a 75% cap on choosing skills from any one type.[5]
  • Different ranks of the same skill can change the skill from tab to action targeted or vice-versa.[7]

Skill progressions, skill point allocation is determined by the player. The player will be able to choose either more tab-target oriented skills or more action-based skills and customize their playable experience to what accommodates their preference. From a balancing standpoint for us developers, we need to make sure that certain abilities house certain functions so that there's a balance between skill shots and tab-target abilities.[5] – Steven Sharif

A toggle button (default Z)[8][2] allows the player to switch between action and tab targeted combat modes.[9]

  • The action mode utilizes a targeting reticle and is very close to a third-person action game.[2][9]
    • The action camera is tied to the to player's reticle. There will likely be a hotkey that when held down will allow free camera movement.[10]
    • The reticle will highlight/change color to indicate if the current target is able to be hit with the currently prepared skill.[2]
    • Pressing right-click while in action mode will switch to tab mode for the currently highlighted target. Currently this is activated left-click in Alpha-1, but it will be changed to right-click.[2]
  • The tab mode (MMO mode) facilitates tab targeted combat.[2][9]
    • Pressing left-click in tab mode will attack the target (with the currently selected weapon).[2]
    • There will be a "target of target" capability on the user interface.[11]

Action oriented and tab oriented versions of skills will have different characteristics. Variables will change based on which version is chosen.[12]

  • Damage.[12]
  • Charge up time.[12]
  • CC effects.[12]
  • Cooldown.[13]
  • Energy consumption.[13]
  • Cost to spec.[13]
  • Attack range will likely remain the same; as it is driven by the weapon or skill itself.[14]

As an example: Let's say you're playing a ranged class. You could have an action-oriented power shot in your skill tree or you could have a single target power shot that ramps up and does more damage. [12] – Steven Sharif

For the purposes of balance, certain skill types will be either tab or action oriented skills. For example:[13]

  • Hard CCs may be housed in action oriented skills because they are skill shots that are more difficult to land.[13][5]
  • Softer CC's would be housed in tab-targeted abilities.[13]

Hybrid combat is scheduled for testing in Alpha-1.[4]

  1. ↑ Livestream, May 29, 2020 (45:24).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Livestream, August 28, 2020 (1:15:39).
  3. ↑ Livestream, November 16, 2017 (30:45).
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Newsletter, 7 August 2018
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Livestream, 8 April 2018 (PM) (37:57).
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Interview, April 15, 2019 (38:03).
  7. ↑ Livestream, August 28, 2020 (1:12:50).
  8. ↑ steven-combat-revamp-update-2.png
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Livestream, April 30, 2020 (1:09:51).
  10. ↑ Livestream, March 26, 2021 (59:21).
  11. ↑ Livestream, April 30, 2020 (40:19).
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 Podcast, August 4, 2018 (1:07:59).
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 Podcast, August 4, 2018 (1:11:05).
  14. ↑ steven-action-tab-attack-range.png
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