turn-based jrpgs

[GrooveMan.exe]

Ugh, no. You either get the option of
- Fumbling around with clunky menu systems every 30 seconds while the enemy attacks you, or
- Wait 30 seconds to do a move, wait another 30 seconds.

Both of those options suck. I don't need to be timed or rushed into making moves, thanks. There's no real advantage to playing ATB well either, compared to SMT's Press Turn/Assist/Once More system, or Mario RPG's timed hits, or DQ9's Combos. At least in those systems mastering the mechanics means you have a better damage output, or take less damage. Mastering ATB means you get to wait less, marginally.