New 'Gun' Wielding class and Fantasia?

I understand the general idea (at least initially) was something along the lines of a Musketeer/Corsair type of class, but after Yoshi P's statement on it 'not being what we think' its going to be, does anyone have any other clues as to what it 'could' be?

As of right now, I keep thinking of Chemist. We know support/hybrid classes are on their way. We know that DF queues are horrendous for ranged dps, so adding 2 more DPS classes into the game would seem counter intuitive if we assume that current queue times are an issue that the Dev team is aware of and trying to fix.

Is there are evidence anywhere to support any theories floating around in regards to this 'mystery' gun wielding class?

Moving on - Fantasia. Is 2.28 going to allow for purchasable Fantasia? I havent been able to dig any info up on this, but several members within my FC seem to have a strong idea that Fantasia will be up for purchase as of tomorrow. Can anyone confirm or shed any light on this?

I highly doubt Fantasia will be for sale tomorrow, it sounds like it will be released with 2.28 which is the very end of may.

Also http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...BC%BD%E3%81%A4

Could be that the Gun class is actually going to be a Range/Melee hybrid with Garlian style Gunblades ala Cid Garlon. That'd be something I'd play.

1.0's Lominsan story line sparked this idea because when you visit the Muskateer Guild in 1.0 they give you a Muskate Pistol but for some reason the way you hold it (Thug style or something I guess) scares the crap out of the NPC that handed it to you and the Guildmaster throws you out in a fit of rage and basically tells you not to come back. The reason why was never explained as the class was never and still hasn't to this day been implamented. So maybe the "Style" that the PC weilds the gun in during the 1.0 cutscean is a little to garlean for comfort and that's why they kicked the Player out.

2.2 story ending suggests some kind of bladedancer/rogue/thief.

Yeah well, a "rogue-ish" job dual wielding something is definitely missing from this game. I'd bet on that before any Dark Knight, Samurai, Pet Class or whatever.

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Originally Posted by Reinfeld

I highly doubt Fantasia will be for sale tomorrow, it sounds like it will be released with 2.28 which is the very end of may.

Also http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...BC%BD%E3%81%A4

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Thanks for this! Also.... I found a nice little gem regarding the current Atma grinding... I found it amusing and it made my night.

p; you probably don’t know be but I’m regular office worker, right now I’m working on mytho farming
p; please sell it to me
p; I’ll buy it with money
y; that means you have atma right?
y; how many books have you finished
p; 3 books
y; can you extend the play hours
p; can you extend my time off then?
y; that means you’re not quitting

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Originally Posted by Remilia_Nightfall

Yeah well, a "rogue-ish" job dual wielding something is definitely missing from this game. I'd bet on that before any Dark Knight, Samurai, Pet Class or whatever.

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While I'd love to see Ninja, even Thief, in the game I have to wonder what it'd bring to the table. I find little to distinguish Monk from Dragoon in all honesty so I'd wonder, cool factor aside, just how I'd feel any different playing another melee DD class.

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Originally Posted by Erghiez

I understand the general idea (at least initially) was something along the lines of a Musketeer/Corsair type of class, but after Yoshi P's statement on it 'not being what we think' its going to be, does anyone have any other clues as to what it 'could' be?

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Support class instead of damage dealer (see bard)

I'm definitely thinking that one of the new jobs will be healer or tank based, if they introduce ninja and thief, along with the gun class that's potentially 3 extra DPS classes/jobs, which will only increase DF dps queues.

So I'm thinking one of the new jobs could actually be a healer of some kind.

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Originally Posted by TheMunimai

I'm definitely thinking that one of the new jobs will be healer or tank based, if they introduce ninja and thief, along with the gun class that's potentially 3 extra DPS classes/jobs, which will only increase DF dps queues.

So I'm thinking one of the new jobs could actually be a healer of some kind.

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New tank/healer jobs/classes wont increase the supply. The party makeup hurts this. A four man party consists of melee, ranged, healer and tank. that's one of each job. Yes there is some flexibility in the damage dealers but that's basically the main makeup of a party. I have no idea why SE decided to go with 4 man parties considering their model for FF14 2.x is WoW and that has a five man system and they too have tank shortages. One more damage slot would help the queue problem, significantly.

Ah I do agree with you there, I personally don't understand the 4 party make up, and think a 5 party system would have been more beneficial.

I guess its just "wait and see" really, i'm excited nonetheless.

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Originally Posted by Kaiser-Ace

1.0's Lominsan story line sparked this idea because when you visit the Muskateer Guild in 1.0 they give you a Muskate Pistol but for some reason the way you hold it (Thug style or something I guess) scares the crap out of the NPC that handed it to you and the Guildmaster throws you out in a fit of rage and basically tells you not to come back. The reason why was never explained as the class was never and still hasn't to this day been implamented. So maybe the "Style" that the PC weilds the gun in during the 1.0 cutscean is a little to garlean for comfort and that's why they kicked the Player out.

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I believe it was explained, though maybe not so obvious. People up on the lore, correct me if I'm wrong, but your character holds the gun like that because they see the sea wolf roegadyn hold one like that in the opening sequence.
That guy was either Rostnstahl or someone who uses his gun technique, which is why you're unceremoniously kicked out.

There's no mistery about this class, it's Musketeer. What he's likely talking about is the role or how it plays which is obviously different from the original design like Arcanist.

Rise of the machinist! Lesser jobs will cower in fright!

I'd honestly think one of the branching jobs will be Chemist. Remember how Cid fights beside you in Every Little Thing She Does is Magitek(?). He fights with a gun and uses potions

NOW THAT I'M NOT ON MOBILE~

To elaborate: Cid in the fight fought with guns, though I can't remember if he had any weapon skills and I can't quite remember if he used it like a club, it's been too long since I last did that quest.

He used his potions like a CNJ would a Cure spell which means his potions are obviously much stronger then our current potions, so perhaps Chemist would have a skill that either uses potions we have as ammo and enhances them (removing CD), or pull potions out of it's rear magically for curative, buffing and debuffing effects

I also can't remember if he used potions offensivly. All I can remember is Cid, He used a Gun, he used potions, we destroyed those Garlean attackers, and both times I was a Lalafell (unrelated note)

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vOTx58bhqx..._Elexxibux.jpg

This would be an interesting job for the gunner.

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Originally Posted by NintenPyjak64

I'd honestly think one of the branching jobs will be Chemist. Remember how Cid fights beside you in Every Little Thing She Does is Magitek(?). He fights with a gun and uses potions

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This ^. I couldnt agree more.

They did it right in ffxi. Tank healer support dps x3