Job Adjustments manifesto Discussion

[JovialRat]

all i read was : these are what we can offer you guys cause of ps2 limitations.

[Malamasala]

Yet, Great SMNs don't need to melee to still get the kills they need, and can solo harder stuff than Groundskeepers and such.

But that is besides the point....or is it?

I'm not sure what point you are trying to make. So BLU being able to do their job from backline means only bad BLUs melee? In Abyssea a DNC can get regain and stand at backlines and heal... is this the superior way over melee for TP?

If you can do your role in melee range or back line, simply choose what you'd like. I do however suggest against melee range if you expect to die every 30 seconds. But that is a personal opinion of mine.

[Razushu]

I'm not sure what point you are trying to make. So BLU being able to do their job from backline means only bad BLUs melee? In Abyssea a DNC can get regain and stand at backlines and heal... is this the superior way over melee for TP?

If you can do your role in melee range or back line, simply choose what you'd like. I do however suggest against melee range if you expect to die every 30 seconds. But that is a personal opinion of mine.

Mala tbh the argument for SMNmelee, is the exact same as an argument for backline DNC. Trying to play a job in a role where it's weakest and wasn't built for in the first place. Although it is weird you never see a melee gear for backline and expect to be viable there.

Not saying mages shouldn't melee if they want when the situation allows. People with sense(like you seem to have) should be able to play the way they want, if it's not too determiental to the goal.

[Leonlionheart]

Mala tbh the argument for SMNmelee, is the exact same as an argument for backline DNC or BLU. Trying to play a job in a role where it's weakest and wasn't built for in the first place. Although it is weird you never see a melee gear for backline and expect to be viable there.

Not saying mages shouldn't melee if they want when the situation allows. People with sense(like you seem to have) should be able to play the way they want, if it's not too determiental to the goal.

Hold the phone. Backline BLU can, in some cases, be amazing. It actually cures FANTASTIC outside of abyssea, with the most MP efficient cure in the game. Well cures better than SMN RDM SCH anyway, if you're fully geared for cure.

[Razushu]

Hold the phone. Backline BLU can, in some cases, be amazing. It actually cures FANTASTIC outside of abyssea, with the most MP efficient cure in the game. Well cures better than SMN RDM SCH anyway, if you're fully geared for cure.

My apologies. Statement revoked.

[Korpg]

I'm not sure what point you are trying to make. So BLU being able to do their job from backline means only bad BLUs melee?

Considering that you have to be at least 5 yards away from the mob for most physical damage spells to work, and the essence of being a melee is to be within range to swing a weapon, then yeah, being in the back means you are a bad melee, regardless of the job.

[Leonlionheart]

Considering that you have to be at least 5 yards away from the mob for most physical damage spells to work, and the essence of being a melee is to be within range to swing a weapon, then yeah, being in the back means you are a bad melee, regardless of the job.

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[Leonlionheart]

My apologies. Statement revoked.

You'll find like 3 BLUs ever who actually gear for it, so it's really uncommon. But I thoroughly enjoy BLU curing outside abyssea, with proper refresh.
The set is very specific though, as it requires Add on hat and legs to be aug'd with cure potency to really shine.

[Supersun]

Cannonball spamming blus weren't THAT rare were they?

[Korpg]

Cannonball spamming blus weren't THAT rare were they?

Maybe on 75 content, and only a few mobs, but now? Not even thought of.