Guild Wars 2

Currently dodge offers the ability to move too or away from onestarget in any direction. This often benefits kitting but often hinders a melee character that just got in range of his target. For example, a thief finally gets close enough to auto. Now he has to dodge. Not only does he lose his potential damage while dodging, but has to preposition himself to get back in range. This give Ranged players an advantage as they can begin attacking immediately after dodging.

I’m not sure why this never came to mind but dodging in place is a good change to benefit melee combat.

Making dodge move as if your character is walking meaning one could move forward and backwards while one is dodging. (I have a feeling this change would add flair to the game and look awesome).

First of all, you could just dodge through your target. This usely keeps you within melee range.
Second of all, I can’t see how you can dodge most of the attacks this game without moving.
Third of all, what are you saying in the last paragraph?

Can you not read? He is clearly saying he wants to walk while dodging. Well today is your lucky day! I am going to introduce you to this lovely lady, Walk. That way you can dodge with Walk while dodging attacks.

Come on. Dodging in place is not dodging. You’re merely standing in one spot, doing the exact opposite of a dodge… I bet if you strafe more you won’t even need to dodge.

Thief: Sword/Pistol. Skill 3, stand in place, do damage, stun, AND dodge, all at once.

You aren’t Neo. No dodging in place for you. Moving to dodge makes you think about where you’re going to dodge to.