Blue Mage and ToM Staves

[Yugl]

You're over estimating HQ staves. They are superior but not "greatly". That said there will be a point where the opposite will become true. Unless they stop TotM at 90 for some strange reason.

Edit: If you're gonna argue inside Abyssea then yes they are "greatly" superior but then again inside Abyssea you can hit 100+ MAB which you can't do outside and the game isn't only Abyssea.

Your first argument amounts to "My definition of greatly is different from yours." Your second argument fails to recognize that BLU will probably gain MAB options, which ultimately undermines the capacity of MAB Swords. While it is possible for swords to beat elemental staffs, it will have to do so in an environment where 1) It currently does not, 2) The bonus from staffs is likely to remain consistent, and 3) superior MAB options will undermine the utility of MAB swords. It's a very speculative argument at best. This is before considering magic accuracy associated with staffs.

[SpankWustler]

Blue Mage continues to gain more and more useful magical spells, and yet remains stuck with the same set of level 51 staves. Feels bad man. I'm sure my thought after grinding out 4 billion and 4 monsters with Charged Whisker would be "Feels worse man." but it would be nice to have the option to do so.

And no, using the Magic Attack Bonus swords isn't a good idea. It's the opposite of a good idea. A bad idea.

[Daniel_Hatcher]

LOL Magic Damage Affinity +10 would be fun but pretty sure BLMs would get pissed. Not to mention it would be overpowered.

I'd say SE would give at most half of the trial due to being able to wield two swords, though it's more likely it'll be a bit less maybe just the +1 Magic Affinity.

[Tashan]

LOL Magic Damage Affinity +10 would be fun but pretty sure BLMs would get pissed. Not to mention it would be overpowered.

Lol yeah, but a boost in Affinity +10 to a Blue Mage would probably be equal to a BLM with +5 >_>

I still feel if Blue Mage is going to get more Affinity bonus' it doesn't need to be done through the ToM staves. They could introduce something else for it.

[Zagen]

I still feel if Blue Mage is going to get more Affinity bonus' it doesn't need to be done through the ToM staves. They could introduce something else for it.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Magic Affinity become a trait. 1-2 wouldn't be out right broken. Though honestly BLU nukes aren't worth using outside of few specific situations.

[Prothscar]

Lol yeah, but a boost in Affinity +10 to a Blue Mage would probably be equal to a BLM with +5 >_>

I still feel if Blue Mage is going to get more Affinity bonus' it doesn't need to be done through the ToM staves. They could introduce something else for it.

If they wanted BLU to match BLM with nukes, they woulda made the nukes stronger. I like the way BLU nuking works, it's somewhat cheap yet still delivers a relatively sturdy punch.

[Granny]

my blu wants ToM staff access!! lol