The Problem with Red Mage . . .

[Demon6324236]

RDM can't get more unique buffs due to the limits on simultanious magic effects on a character, but that is being addressed by the devs currently.
When that is done though, I could see RDM getting a host of new unique self-only buffs like Temper to mirror those traits of BLU. We might not get a Dual Wield trait, but we could get a Composure-like ability (lasting 2 hours) that gives it or a buff that increases existing Dual Wield (if subbed from NIN or DNC).
Perhaps I'm optimistic here, but maybe that's what Encomium's purpose will be: turn RDM melee in overdrive through the buffs.

If they gave RDM a somewhat potent Brave & Faith set of spells as we have talked about in the past, it would be great. That could help RDM get the boost in Attack/Acc we miss out on from having to /NIN or /DNC instead of /WAR, also it would give us the ability to not suck in every way next to a BLM or SCH when nuking. I suppose if thats the case, all hope may not be lost.

[Kristal]

If they gave RDM a somewhat potent Brave & Faith set of spells as we have talked about in the past, it would be great. That could help RDM get the boost in Attack/Acc we miss out on from having to /NIN or /DNC instead of /WAR, also it would give us the ability to not suck in every way next to a BLM or SCH when nuking. I suppose if thats the case, all hope may not be lost.

Encomium was RDM's last best hope for fame. It failed.
But in the year of Adoulin's release, it became something greater.
Our last best hope.. for mediocrity!

[saevel]

Encomium was RDM's last best hope for fame. It failed.
But in the year of Adoulin's release, it became something greater.
Our last best hope.. for mediocrity!

Absolutely love that show btw.

Would definitely put RDM as the Narns.