How can anyone like the FFXII battlesystem??

I mean the only thing you had to do to win every single battle was just moving around. gambit was and is the worst thing ever happen to RPG's, you don't have to do a thing.

The gambit system was awesome because it took away the tedium of normal battle while still being very involved for tthe important boss fights.

Also: more of you need to play Mother 3.

I call it chessboard style.

Basically Final Fantasy Tactics & Shining Force.

Ok, so 1.) I personally never used the Gambit system, go figure.

2.) Have I mentioned that I love you? :3 not just because it's Valentine's day either.

Yeah, Mother 2 and 3 have my favorite battle system, though there are other good ones. I just really dig the Rolling HP system, Rhythm battles were a really nice addition too.

I usually prefer strategy RPGS and Growlanser 2 was one of my faves, fire emblem, Tactics ogre and others as well.

The last time I was completely involved with the battle system of a RPG was with Chrono Cross. Other battle systems after that were fun, but not Chrono Cross fun.

Final Fantasy X, true turn based bliss, I could leave with it being my turn to attack and come back 6 hours later and it would still be my turn to attack lol i liked it much better than the older attack bar style

1. Vagrant Story (best active battle sytem yet)

2. FF7 ( the orbs rocked)

3. Xenogears

All legends