Guild Wars 2

imo all melee animations should be similar to ranger 1h.

This is more of a peeve though.

i find it weird to swing a melee weapon while running left and right. I do not see how a person swings a sword while strafing/backpedaling.

ranger animation got it “right” step-in and swing, not running around flailing

Can I just clarify what you mean?
Are you referring to the Ranger’s 1-handed sword attack?

Mungrul.9358:

Can I just clarify what you mean?
Are you referring to the Ranger’s 1-handed sword attack?

yeah, the movement and animation to ranger 1-h sword attack. it’s a step-in and swing, rather than running and flailing (every other melee).

Ah, then be careful what you wish for; that animation “locks” and stops you from dodging or moving about freely. While it may look cool, it is very dangerous and takes a lot of experience to master.
Your only ways to dodge while attacking with sword as a Ranger are to wait for the animation cycle to end or to use Hornet Sting, which isn’t instant.

I appreciate what you’re going for, but I’ll have to refrain from upvoting this. It would do a lot of damage to the way melee classes play.