I chose BRD for swift gameplay, if I wanted to cast I would have chosen a Mage.

[T2teddy]

well see this what a good bard looks like you even agreed

DUMMIES have no mechanics/Aoes you need to dodge. Dodging = dps loss
Take a closer look at the ONLY two things he is using as he runs. Heavy shot and Straight Shot - because they are useable any time.
HOWEVER the new meat shots, Empyreal Arrow and Iron Jaws can only be cast when motionless.

Your arguement is invalid.
Nice vid though

[AdamFyi]

he not a great bard

Just to clear this up because some people seem to be misinformed. This is the original thread from where those videos came from.

I don't think the guy claimed to be the best, so don't bash him for that. Moreso, the point of me posting the video was because I thought it looked really cool to show and also to possibly give insight to those who do not know how Wanderer's Minuet looks like in action. Didn't think people would claim otherwise. That's the FFXIV forums for you, I guess.

[Ultimatecalibur]

DUMMIES have no mechanics/Aoes you need to dodge. Dodging = dps loss
Nice vid though

Which effects every other class as well. The Archer/Bard was the abnormality. Prior to 52, Bard max Stationary DpS and max Mobile (i.e. Dodging) DpS is the same. Post 52, Bard max is Stationary DpS is theoretically higher the max Mobile DpS.

Consider Alexander Floor 4 (A4). Outside of being Quarantined, a properly positioned ranged DpS might never need to move during the fight. That is a substantial DpS increase for casters and theoretically an increase in DpS for BRD/MCH using WM/GB.