Discussion Involving All Pet Jobs

[Harmless]

I play all of the pet jobs fairly often and off the top of my head here's what I'd like to see:

BST
After the past few updates I can't really think of any huge change that is needed. I'd like to continue seeing new Jugs from 90-99. I'd also like to see the return to Charming mobs instead of just throwing jugs at stuff. Give me a reason to have all the charming gear I have =P. As others have already stated, I'd like to see more gear with buffs to the pet and masters both as well, similar to the Cirque Attire set.

PUP
This job needs much more than BST at this point imo. I'd love to see a new series of weaponskills for our automatons as well as some new attachments. I leveled PUP to 75 within weeks of the jobs creation (to the ridicule of many I might add) and I always looked forward to the updates because at the time they were adding loads of new attachments. IIRC they haven't added any since Coiler and Steam Jacket ; ; Another thing that SE has been much better about lately is giving us gear that is less "magey" and more DD. I'd like to see them continue with that... although I'll prolly piss a lot of people off, I think PUP should be added to MNK/SAM/NIN line of gear completely.

DRG
This job is already a DD powerhouse but I'd personally like to see more emphasis on the Wyvern. While I liked the additions to the AF3, I think even more focus needs to go to the wyvern for those of us who like to play the job "off the beaten path". Giving us more control over the wyvern would be nice. Maybe some more breath attacks/buffs that we can control like enfeebling offensive breaths (Frost Breath = Paralyze, Earth Breath = Slow, Lighting Breath = Stun ect...) and enhancing defensive breaths (Regen Breath, Refresh Breath, Haste Breath lol idk) even if we could only trigger those breaths when the wyvern has TP (similar to Ready for BST). I also would LOVE to see an ability similar to Dues Ex Automata for DRG. For the minor role that the wyvern presently play (offensively anyways) I've never understood the need for a 20 minute recast on Call Wyvern.

SMN
I'm having a hard time thinking of what this job needs atm. I think the job is pretty balanced in respect to the role it plays. I guess some things that would be a welcome addition from my point of view would be more Blood Pacts, both Rage and Ward from 90-99 (which we will no doubt get). I also would like to see at least 1 more Avatar added. Not so much out of necessity but just more options. I for one was disappointed with how Odin and to a lesser extent Alexander operated when released. Alexander is very useful at times but Odin seems very lackluster for the cost of our 2 hour. I'm not entirely sure which avatar could be added but something impressive. At 99 when there is a good chance BLM's will be casting Meteor and other jobs no doubt will have their flashy new abilities, I'd like whip out something impressive myself =) (an Avatar that is lol)

[Tsukino_Kaji]

BST needs more beast gear and less master gear.
PUP is ignored in a lot of updates and I don't care about it.
DRG is fine, it's about stabbing things, not sic'ing you dragon on things.
SMN needs Bahamut.

[Odintius]

Think Odin and Alexnder should have another quest to open there BP once 99.

[Coldbrand]

I'm really not looking for more wyvern stuff short of a new tier of healing breath. I'd really hoping SE focuses on giving us the rest of the Dragoon's traditional repertoire, especially Lancet. Freya had a ton of awesome abilities that we could pull from, and if it's instead wasted on stupid crap like sending my wyvern to attack manually, I'll be pretty thoroughly peeved.

[Odintius]

Always thought bst could should be able to use the pet from Pankration be able to level it and have another pet with jug or charm pet. eh wishful thinking lol

[Xilk]

actually, avatars and elementals do have an independent AI, just not as advanced as Wyvern. BST pets do too some degree (unfortunately when things get hairy they sometimes switch target on you, which is annoying).

I can see not being able to tell it to use breaths on demand (although, you do it by casting magic), but I don't see why we shouldn't have a simple attack and heel command for it too. DRG obviously have a bond and communicate with their wyverns...don't see why we can't say "sick 'em boy" and "hey, get over here!"

Raist

Because Wyvern are a type of dragon, and you just don't tell Dragon's to do anything. They do what they darn well please, when they please. I hesitate to call the Dragoon the 'master' in this situation because frankly... you're just friends.

[Tsukino_Kaji]

Because Wyvern are a type of dragon, and you just don't tell Dragon's to do anything. They do what they darn well please, when they please. I hesitate to call the Dragoon the 'master' in this situation because frankly... you're just friends.

What DRGs control in this game is dragon and not a wyvern. I always caulked that up to poor editing.

[Xilk]

What DRGs control in this game is dragon and not a wyvern. I always caulked that up to poor editing.

Well, if you REALLY want to quibble....

In this game a dragon is something Undead. and what DRG really has is a baby Wyrm. with a Wyvern being something between a Wyrm and a raptor.

You still don't issue commands to it.

Oh, and for BST? Already have a thread on it in bst forums, we should get Skillchain + Pet. :P

As far as gear goes... The needs of each pet type are diverse enough, there are few things all the jobs would want in gear.

[Flunklesnarkin]

not sure if anybody has mentioned it yet...

but i want a new upgraded courier carrie jug

I'm ok without skill chains off my pet or hybrid commands.. just bring back carrie D:!

[Tsukino_Kaji]

In this game a dragon is something Undead. and what DRG really has is a baby Wyrm. with a Wyvern being something between a Wyrm and a raptor.

A wyvern is something having only legs or none, with wings and no arms. A dragon is sometihng with all 6 appendanges. A wyrm is akin to a legless lizzard, having none. And the shadow dragon, albeit draconion and undead is not the only dragon in this game. i.e. Fafnir, tiamat, etc. Which are much better examples.