My excitement regarding the combat system grows when I read
this and
this. This sounds infinately more complex than any other MMO I have played - I just hope other players can be convinced to complete chains, especially given shield bash (for example) is a chain finishing move... My experience with EQ2 chains (Heroic Opportunities) is that everyone is too busy mashing their keys to complete a chain, but then we have been assured that Vanguard is not a key mashing game. Fingers most definately crossed
I will be happiest if we don't get any "OMFG YOU NOOB Y U BREAK TEH CHAIN!?" arguments in groups, especially given breaking the chain is a valid tactic if it allows you to do something that has a positive impact.