SMN wish list!

[Aleph_One]

Since there aren't any class forums, I'll start this here.

I'd like to keep the suggestions to mechanics/gameplay as much as possible. If we start talking about the appearance of summons and things of that nature, the conversations become too subjective to be meaningful. I'm not opposed to discussions about such things, but I'd prefer to keep this thread about quality of life/mechanics issues.

Next, I'm not an expert summoner. I've not made it to endgame content, so all of my suggestions are based on my experience through level 32. Therefore, I'm counting on the input of those who've reached endgame to comment about issues specific to those scenarios.

[Aleph_One]

Pet Control:

• Allow us to control pets at all times. If we're master summoners, our pets should obey our every command the moment we give them!

It is extremely irritating to have my pet start attacking a mob while I'm on my mount because my 'stay' command didn't persist through a logout. It would be really nice to be able to just hit the appropriate button while riding so that I didn't have to re-summon once I get to my destination.

• Please allow us to designate which abilities are used automatically and which aren't.

Right now it seems like it's sort-of "all-or-nothing". Pet ability use is either full-auto or full-manual.

This actually concludes my list for the moment. I need to go to class, so I'll be back later to add more. To those in the community who've experienced more of the game, please share any mechanics/gameplay issues you've encountered so far.

[Fuz]

• Summons

That's all.

[Spythe]

Pet Control:

• Allow us to control pets at all times. If we're master summoners, our pets should obey our every command the moment we give them!

Don't think this will happen since it would take SMNs over the top in PvP and they are already insane in PvE. Its annoying for a bit but once you get use to it, its not bad at all. The ability to toggle on which spell your pet auto cast would be amazing.

[Warlyx]

Back to the drawing board , and release a SUMMON-ER.

FFXIV idea of "SMN" is my biggest dissapoint so far with the game.

[RyioGradion]

Instead of complaining if you just accepted the way it is you'd enjoy the game more.
The Egis are not going away. Ever. EVER. SE would have to change the entire storyline if they did.
So instead of complaining, why not just try to like it?

[pandabearcat]

Maybe they'll release an advanced class called "Summonest".

Alternatively,

"Summon 'er? I hardly had time to prepare the proper aetheric markings and begin the ritual to open a gate between realms!"

or,

"Summon 'er? Let me swiftcast first."

My biggest complaint about summoner is that y'all have made very few jokes on the name, or the fact that we're always horny :<

[Spythe]

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Cause people like to cry and moan about stuff, I actually think SE did a good job with the SMN class. The story was cool and the game play is nice and interesting. I think people are caught up on the entire lore of the series instead of the current gameplay and classes that are in the game. These 8 jobs are pretty much the core jobs of the game, 2 tanks, 2 healers, 2 magic caster, 1 ranged melee, 2 melee. As you can see they need 1 more ranged that uses DEX to even out the game then they can focus on other stuff. I'm guessing the first new class/job would be a Corsair or some kind of gunner. That way they can make BRDs more BRD like for people that want that and a pure ranged melee DPS class for people that want that.

Guessing they will save a pure SMN class that sticks more to the series for the expo or later on and will bring a few more support classes. Not sure how having your pet do 90% of your damage would be fun to people.

[Aleph_One]

Instead of complaining if you just accepted the way it is you'd enjoy the game more.
The Egis are not going away. Ever. EVER. SE would have to change the entire storyline if they did.
So instead of complaining, why not just try to like it?

I'm not sure to whom you're directing your post since you didn't quote anything. If it was at me, I don't know how anything I said could lead you to believe I want the Egis to go away.

[Aleph_One]

Don't think this will happen since it would take SMNs over the top in PvP and they are already insane in PvE. Its annoying for a bit but once you get use to it, its not bad at all. The ability to toggle on which spell your pet auto cast would be amazing.

I'm not saying I completely disagree with you, but I don't feel like it would have a drastic effect on our damage output. It seems more like a quality-of-life issue than anything else, in my opinion.