Quote Originally Posted by Olor View Post
So, in terms of overall improvement for the job, do these changes make us even sort of competitive as a DD? Just wondering if it is worth logging in or resubbing. I am leaning towards taking a break at this time because these changes look like putting a band-aid on a bullet wound (almost no level 2/3 skillchain properties, big numbers only randomly and from level 75 jugs etc) ... am I wrong? Are people interested in bringing BST as a DD now that these changes have happened?

Or would I just be logging in to solo capacity points for a job no one would invite even if I was capped out?
bst, pup and smn are all good at the new Yorcia Alluvion skirmish. unfortunately that's going to be one of those niche events it seems, people will do it until they have the gear, then stop entirely. however, beast can solo effectively in delve fractures plasm farming the trash mobs, if you were so inclined, but the rewards-the return on your time investment-are probably better doing something else. our regular damage is still too low to make us desirable as a party job and the pet durability given the need to spend gil (or a buttload of time farming/crafting) to heal the pets is enough to make other jobs preferred for most end-game events. so no, in my opinion the update didn't get us back in the mix-closer, but not desirable unless I'm way off on Yorc skirmish appeal and longevity.

that said, farming up 210 job points is likely to take quite awhile and you'll likely want them if you ever do return so it wouldn't hurt to get farming now. and beast is so much fun to play...