Eternia: Battlegrounds

As a note, yes I know the game is still in very early development. Much of what I have to say could very well be on the to-do list. I'll start with probably the biggest issue.

Combat

I start with this, simply because it's probably the most defining point of the game. The main issue I've had thus far is well. . . my attacks, be they melee or magical, don't feel significant at all. ESPECIALLY when it comes to close-ranged combat. Overall, I've found myself going through the motions as the unintelligent AI just rush towards me, and I casually aim to slung and out-damage them to win.

The battling needs a lot of fine-tuning, and some life breath into it. For example;

• When I attack, using a basic melee attack [I believe the key is 'E'], the NPC I'm battling should be stunned for a small period of time, and pushed back a few pixels [maybe tile, since this game won't run pixel movement, if I recall]. These attacks should have the lowest tick time, and should be capable of being spammed to allow for 'rapid blows'.
• The other button 'Q' should be the power striking. It should be slower, harder hitting, but also able to do a heavier knock-back and leave the enemy stunned for slightly longer time.
• Aesthetics also play a role. When the attacks go through, there should be a slight 'hit' animation for the NPCs struck, as well as perhaps a brief overlay of red to signify the damage done.
• I've played with magic a lot less than I have with melee, so I'll cut it short here. Maybe in a few days I can give a bit more critique.

Others

In my opinion, the creation process needs to be redone completely. Everyone should spawn in a newbie town, which I feel would make it easier to craft the map [since if I recall correctly, you guys have no plans to build the map beyond this point?]. Preferably Danarium.

In addition, a tutorial island being made later on when more content is added.