Rune Fencer 2nd new job

[Zerich]

No no, let's have them stack to 12 first, then maybe to 99 after a few months. Come on, Z, you know we can't get things right the first time.

hun, i think you mean years*

[Kensagaku]

An interesting way of handling runes might be to use them in a manner similar to a PUP's automaton or like the MMM frames; you can equip X amount of runes in a grid as long as they fit certain requirements, making your Rune Fencer highly customizable and allowing for a lot more freedom of play.

Personally I'd prefer the PUP attachment style versus the MMM one. They could be a slight bit weaker so that you can be more flexible without being overpowered; instead of something like +30 Fire resistance/damage on one rune, you can get them in 10s so you can tailor just how much you need (this is just pulling numbers out, frankly I would like them higher with all the resist+ gear we get). And then you have specific runes for MDT, PDT, DEF, ATK, etc. These wouldn't be too powerful (-1~4% physical damage taken, for example. Like -1% PDT rune, -2%, etc) and there would be a limit as to how many slots can have a PDT rune (let's say... 3? 9% PDT is still a fair amount while using regular TP gear, reducing the damage you take).

Imagine the character flexibility you could get with 15 rune slots, even if none of them are "amazing" but are all fairly decent. Of course cookie-cutter builds would still come about as people find the "best" style of play, but it still provides a fair amount of customization for those who like a flexible job.

[SleepStudy]

Granted ths is gross speculation on my part, but in the conception art, it does look like the rune fencer is "casting" so to speak, so Im guessing NIN-esque consummables

[Stylin]

Categorized job abilities ala DNC with an activation system similar to PUP's Maneuvers, minus the overload.

[Camate]

http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/M...l_Fantasy_V%29

Kanji is 魔法剣士, same as here.

While classically "魔法剣士" was used in previous FINAL FANTASY titles, they adopted "魔導剣士" for the FINAL FANTASY XI job name.

[Kojo]

So, Camate, any way of giving us any info on whether our inventories will be clogged or not?

P.S. Whoever mentioned Trump Cards, earlier, I've tried that; they go WAY too fast. I suppose I could buy Trump cards for the 6 elements and stacks of Light and Dark for Sleep and Dispel. >.>

[Mindi]

P.S. Whoever mentioned Trump Cards, earlier, I've tried that; they go WAY too fast. I suppose I could buy Trump cards for the 6 elements and stacks of Light and Dark for Sleep and Dispel. >.>

You only need 2 Slots for trump cards.. one for the Case-Stack and 1 for the Cards. No reason to carry any other cards.. they cost double of single element cards but who seriously cares? Buy Trump Card case and forget about singels. Those few Light or dark shots you would do you can even use Trumps aswell.
I hope they add a system like this or like the nin-multitools for rune fencer aswell. I dont mind if they cost double of single-rune-price aslong as i save inventory.

[cidbahamut]

You only need 2 Slots for trump cards.. one for the Case-Stack and 1 for the Cards. No reason to carry any other cards.. they cost double of single element cards but who seriously cares? Buy Trump Card case and forget about singels. Those few Light or dark shots you would do you can even use Trumps aswell.
I hope they add a system like this or like the nin-multitools for rune fencer aswell. I dont mind if they cost double of single-rune-price aslong as i save inventory.

They also need to be available immediately upon release of the job, not months or years afterwards.

[Kojo]

I'll try buying a whole stack of cases instead of a few stacks.

[Bulrogg]

How about not requiring an item for the use of Runes? Make it an ability. Just saying.