Astrologian buffs confirmed

[PetiteMalFleur]

We’re thinking of making adjustments where astrologians will be able to use Spread while not in combat, or shortening the recast time for Shuffle. We have received feedback on how Lightspeed is hard to use, and so we’re planning to make adjustments so you can clearly feel the strength of this. As for Collective Unconscious and Celestial Opposition, instead of adjusting the stats similar to other healer actions, we’ll make astrologian-like adjustments where they switch between stances. We’ll make these adjustments without waiting for Alexander (Savage).

forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/246971-Letter-from-the-Producer-LIVE-Part-XXIII-Q-A-Update-Thread/page3

[Galdous]

AWESOME. Being able to be a true hybrid between the two healing styles in combat should be the ultimate strength of the astrologian. Even at the cost of bouncing off some scholar shields when shit hits the fan sometimes you just got to be flexible and do not have the time to coordinate.

[Seryl199]

This sounds promising, I'm pleased that they're looking to focus on the abilities of AST to give it more consistency. And more reasons to use the gorgeous abilities Celestial Opposition and Collective Unconscious? Yes please. Thanks SE, I'll be waiting!

[EchuKayu]

So it seems like stance dancing was something that truly was intended, but was changed because they were afraid of the power. Also explains why we're weaker than our counterparts in many regards.

I'm just glad they actually acknowledge that they really do have some problems that need fixing to make them viable -before- savage, and they aren't waiting until after savage, like many other classes, to potentially change anything.

[Rajeme]

Also LS, CU and CO on top of card system. If they really make adjustments for all of them, this is gonna be one hell of a change.

[NorthernLadMSP]

I'm also hoping this applies to AST. Honestly, AST seems to be the only job hurting for MP (other than maybe DRK) as I never have issues with WHM, SMN or SCH.

Q5. As the level cap increased, our maximum MP also increased, but it feels like the rate of MP consumption has also increased. Will this be fixed as our item levels increase?

A5. Even if you increase your item level, this will not change. We plan on addressing specific jobs that are severely hurting for MP.

[Rajeme]

I'm also hoping this applies to AST. Honestly, AST seems to be the only job hurting for MP (other than maybe DRK) as I never have issues with WHM, SMN or SCH.

Q5. As the level cap increased, our maximum MP also increased, but it feels like the rate of MP consumption has also increased. Will this be fixed as our item levels increase?

A5. Even if you increase your item level, this will not change. We plan on addressing specific jobs that are severely hurting for MP.

IMO, they indicate DRK and most likely AST. Because only some classes actually use tons of mp. Can't be WHM or SCH right?

[Eraqus]

Question = when Alexander Savage will be released?

[Apeiron]

In another week or so iirc

[Leiloni]

I don't think the comment was in regards to us stance dancing. I think they were trying to emphasize that the changes to CU and CO will be in the style of the Astrologian class, so they will have buffs that differ between our two stances instead of just giving them flat stat increases like the other two healers. So we will get improvements to those two skills, but it'll be in the theme of the AST class and not simply trying to copy SCH/WHM. But we will not be stance dancing.