I think its time BRD get some loving

[AkashiXI]

As a BRD main, I disagree that we should be buffed in any way. We've already had our nerfs back in 2.1 regarding our cross-class abilities and having lower weapon damage than other jobs. Considering that we are a mobile ranged DPS job with support utility that can even top the charts (which shouldn't be happening unless everyone else is underperforming), this is fine. We are the least affected by mechanics in regards to our numbers, and even though Ballad and Paeon reduce our damage we don't have to play them all the time. A part of knowing how to play as a BRD is to recognize not only when to sing but for how long. Foe Requiem can be kept up until mana runs out since it doesn't nerf our damage while buffing all caster damage. Army's Paeon can be kept up for about 45-60 seconds on average depending if it is Battle Voiced or not. For Mage's Ballad, you just need to make sure the healers and SMN are no longer in the danger zone and can turn if off after Oh, and another thing I should mention is Barrage. With the shorter delay times on the Ironworks and Yoichi Bows, we can squeeze in a 4th auto-attack during Barrage if timed right. When used with Hawk's Eye and Blood for Blood in our CD cycle, this is a respectable DPS spike. Will you get that 4th auto-attack every time? Maybe not, but with proper timing like some WARs do to get that extra hit in during Berserk after Unchained falls off, the spike should be noticeable.

Instead of asking for a buff on the OF, and this will make me sound like an elitist prick, fellow BRDs need to learn how to play the job properly. That's the truth. Are we the weaker of the DPS? Yes. Does that prevent us from doing respectable damage considering what we bring to the table? Absolutely not. If you don't agree with that, NIN makes good use of those aiming accessories, and DRGs deal piercing damage as well. If you ask me, BRD damage is fine the way it is.

How much final coil do you do? Serious question. If your answer is yes, how much does your dps do over you? I can barely obtain 450 with ideal settings, yet my Monk and Dragoon static members never hit under 550, sometimes reaching near 600. Are you telling me the songs I provide and the mobility I gain (on non moving mobs 95% of the time in Fcob) validates that huge disparity?