So I noticed this little gem in the update notes

[Supersun]

The following job traits and attributes will see their maximum level of effectiveness adjusted by equipment, magic, and/or job abilities.../ Fast Cast /...


Does this mean what I think it means O.o

also...


The effects of the following job abilities have been adjusted:.../ Saboteur /...


Uh oh...

[Carth]

All job trait updates will have a positive adjustment. So that only means Fast Cast can now go past 50%.

(Click here for the official post on that. (http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/threads/5969-dev1010-Job-Adjustments-VIT-Adjustment-and-THF?p=83082&viewfull=1#post83082))

EDIT: No idea what they're going to do for Saboteur though.

[Supersun]

All job trait updates will have a positive adjustment. So that only means Fast Cast can now go past 50%.

As if our Utsusemi recast was short enough as it is XD.

[Seriha]

Isn't Sab's effectiveness diminished somewhat on NMs? Or maybe I'm just thinking of the Emp armor buff to it.

Frankly, I'd much prefer the JA being changed to last 1 minute with any debuff you cast being boosted instead of one-shot every 5 minutes. This could help in case of resists and overall bolster RDM's position as an enfeebler.

Fast cast might be interesting. As is, we hit 50% with the trait and AF/Relic pieces. Arts bonus could maybe take us to 60%. 2% each from Locq, Emp earring, and Augur feet. Another 2-20% from COR roll, I guess making 86% possible if there's no cap or other interaction flubs. If this doesn't wind up breaking the 50% cap on recasts, though, it won't quite be perma-chainspell.

Overall, I'm more excited about the body with Enhancing skill on it to finally replace the Glamor Jupon. :x

[Supersun]

Just a few things that caught my eye in FFXIAH's /dat mining theead


Calmecac Trousers Rare
Legs
DEF:46 Accuracy-8 "Double Attack"+2%
"Triple Attack"+2% Haste+3%
Lv89 WAR MNK RDM THF DRK BST BRD RNG SAM DRG DNC

Well...those certainly beat my ACP legs on anything I'm acc capped on.


Khthonios Mask Rare
Head
DEF:24 Attack+14
"Store TP"+4 Haste+4%
Converts 30 MP to HP
Lv88 WHM BLM RDM BRD SMN SCH

Doesn't beat Zelus, but I'm liking the prospect of a mage DD set :D


Genesis Shield Rare Exclusive
Shield
DEF:21 ≺Element: Thunder≻+30 "Triple Attack"+1%
Physical damage taken: "Curse" effect
on opponent
Shield size 2
Lv88 WAR WHM RDM THF PLD BST SAM

Certainly a +1 to DD shields


Sagasinger Rare Exclusive
Sword
DMG:56 Delay:218
HP+75 MP+75 STR+15 VIT+15
Resistance against terror
Additional effect:
Steals enhancement effect
Lv90 WAR RDM PLD BRD DRG COR DNC

That...could be fun


Oneiros Knife Rare Exclusive
Dagger
DMG:30 Delay:150 AGI+6
Increases critical hit damage
Lv88 RDM THF BRD RNG NIN

That...could be too...
(return of the 150 delay daggers :D)

[Seriha]

Only thing I'd be worried about on the Sagasinger is how it'd play with enspells. If it could never trigger with one up, I'd otherwise put it somewhere around a STR shamshir. The HP/MP does make it a nice Convert piece, assuming people still care about a set like that these days.

The dagger is potentially sexy. Would be interesting to see it mathed as an Almace off-hand compared to DA% sword, then I guess things like Knife/Joyeuse or Twilight/Knife with Evisc spam.

[Swords]

Dunno about the Knife, still fails in comparison to twilight but it is a step up from the older daggers rdm can use. Could be useful for dual wielding daggers however.

[Fetus]

Only thing changed about Saboteur was the animation.

[Carth]

Only thing changed about Saboteur was the animation.

And it's about 500x better than the Elemental Seal animation.

[Eeek]

If you all haven't already noticed in-game, yes, the Fast Cast cap was raised. I do not know the upper limit.

I ran a quick test the night of the update since I didn't have time to do much of anything else.

RDM90 + AF1 Chapeau + AF2 Body + Loquac. Earring. I tested the recast on Reraise. I wore my normal idle gear in addition to the aforementioned gear, which included no haste, as to ensure any additional recast reduction came solely from additional Fast Cast.

50% Fast Cast = Reraise recast of 45 seconds.
53% Fast Cast = Reraise recast of 44 seconds.

[Supersun]

I'm assuming recasts are still capped at 50% though right.

[Tazz]

RDM90/SCH45 in light arts, loq. earring, af hat, relic body, swift belt and haste(spell) my reraise recast is 32 of the normal 60 seconds. I dont have the rest of gear needed to even reach 50% :(