Materia isn't always used directly in combat, or as a command at least. Though rare, you did have things like Chocobo Lure, Encounter Up/Down, and Underwater.
Between being a new battle system with an action-set up, and just an overall more interactive world, what are some other uses for materia you could see being put to good use?
The first and most obvious thing that comes to mind is a Stealth materia, and I could see this coming as a bonus with Yuffie alongside the Throw. Since we've got enemies walking around, having the ability to stealth (For a limited time and price) would be nice later on in the game, as opposed to a blanket Encounter Down type situation.
Between being a new battle system with an action-set up, and just an overall more interactive world, what are some other uses for materia you could see being put to good use?
The first and most obvious thing that comes to mind is a Stealth materia, and I could see this coming as a bonus with Yuffie alongside the Throw. Since we've got enemies walking around, having the ability to stealth (For a limited time and price) would be nice later on in the game, as opposed to a blanket Encounter Down type situation.