I'm not a huge fan of most RPG's, but I really enjoy Paper Mario's and Mario & Luigi's style for taking down the baddies. It's turn based, but at the same time you need to keep on your toes. A well used button press could mean extra attack damage or a guard against an enemy attack.
It seems to me that it's the best of both worlds: strategic planning and meaningful player involvement.
I'm also getting a kick out of some awesome (?) generalisations you guys are making! 
Turn Based: Boring and Tedious!
Action: Mindless Button Mashing!








