not confusing at all i like that idea the only reason i said menu based controls was because the original ff7 fans who might get really pissed if we chnaged that it was one of the best things about ff7 but i totally agree i think that combos and moves should be used like you said i was going for arena combat 3rd person view so yeah kinda like tekken only in 3 dimensions all around and you can run anywhere in the arena to dodge the enemys attacks and attack any where you want some points do more damage than others
as far as limit breaks and materias there would be A frozen cutscene so that the enemy couldnt move and then the attack you summoned would follow.
As far as combos it wouldnt be a problem with only 15 combos because it still depends on what materia you have equipped and what your limit break level is
So yeah to clarify, we would have a free for all arena type battle based on dodging others attacks and striking at the right moment the only problem with that is party member control. Now im thinking during the battle you can switch to any of the three characters that are on your team with a button. That could eliminate the problem and then AI can work out what you dont accomplish.
but still there is a lot of things to deal with especially how to implement a better combat system thats probably the most confusing part cause you dont wanna eFF up what square did but you want it a little different than what they did.
OH AND YES THIS IS FOR PC so no need to worry im not used to 360 or PS3 coding its alittle more complex what i know in C++
uhm the main thing i need right now is collaboration and modellers and really some coders to work with the engine and who knows the engine well. someone to implement more than basic controls, and also someone who has situation based experience with game making.
This project could take years but it would be worth it, i think even if enix came out with another ff7 that blew us outta the water we'd still be proud of what we did. This is an experiment that has come up into the hearts of all ff7 lovers and has immediately shot down by the thought "dont fix whats not broken", but you cant tell me that in todays technology 1998's tech aint primitive.
THIS GAME NEEDS RODONE AND IM GONNA SURE AS HELL TRY!!