Really SE? (The new healer PVP gear)

[Knoahl]

*snip*

I see what you mean but, if you look at the picture I linked, there is protective plating on the legs and hands (possibly could be light plate gauntlets or w/e). We won't know until we actually see the set I guess. These aren't supposed to be the top tier animal gear, more like the entry level gear for PvP in heavansward, so maybe we'll see more of what you are after.

It looks like they decided to become lazy and just mashed all 3 tanks and healers sets for all jobs.

Yeah, it's so "lazy" to make entry level gear look the same, it's not at all like the Doman gear, so unique for every job!

[Selli]

I do think it looks a little... plain? I mean, in terms of shape. The i100 PvP gear all had unique shapes to it (even the deer stuff for SMN and SCH, lol). Most of these new PvP sets are robes and/or very long and they end up feeling similar aside from the colors.

[Knoahl]

I do think it looks a little... plain? I mean, in terms of shape. The i100 PvP gear all had unique shapes to it (even the deer stuff for SMN and SCH, lol). Most of these new PvP sets are robes and/or very long and they end up feeling similar aside from the colors.

Rather than comparing it to the top tier gear of last expansion, it might be best to compare this set to the i70/90 gear, those were also shared among jobs. We will likely get job specific sets when ranked PvP is out (which they've discussed in Live letters) or w/e.

[Serret]

I really like the new healer pvp gear actually
at least for white mage

these robes look very "knightly" its interesting

that being said, I wouldn't mind more longcoats on healers

[Buff_Archer]

I'd like to have a choice of healer gear that looks a little more badass, and a little less feminine.

[Selli]

Rather than comparing it to the top tier gear of last expansion, it might be best to compare this set to the i70/90 gear, those were also shared among jobs. We will likely get job specific sets when ranked PvP is out (which they've discussed in Live letters) or w/e.

Alright, I'll compare it to the old PvP gear.




(Sorted by different appearances)
-> Fending (PLD, WAR)
-> Maiming (DRG)
-> Casting (BLM, SMN)
-> Healing (WHM, SCH)
-> Striking (MNK)
-> Aiming (BRD)
*Note that I am going with the jobs that available upon the release of these sets and pictured above.

http://jp.finalfantasyxiv.com/pr/blo...216.1413566225

(Sorted by different appearances)
-> Fending & Maiming (DRK, WAR, PLD, DRG)
-> Casting & Healing (BLM, SMN, SCH, WHM, AST)*
-> Striking & Scouting (MNK, NIN)
-> Aiming (BRD, MCH)
*There is a color difference for casting and healing, but the design is the same.

The old sets we had 6 different sets split among the 9 jobs at the time, as opposed to what we're getting now which is 4 sets for 13 jobs.

Don't get me wrong, I love the weapons, I love the noble design on the new PvP sets, but I find it kind of strange that we have less sets for more jobs.

[Kietsu]

At this point I'm just hoping it can be dyed, and that the dye pattern is actually good (see Swangrace) instead of the usual 'splatter colour all over it so it looks godawful' (see Law set)
Nevertheless, here I am, still wearing the High Allagan coat - although I do really like the Orthodox set.

[Echofalls]

I quite like the new healer gear. I like the wings on the hood, the feathered and clawed gloves and the overall design reminds me of the nostalgia of my Soul Sacrifice Delta days...

Soul Sacrifice Delta, Sanctuarium Healer Raiment:



https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5589/...10cf88d7_n.jpg

[Kyomih]

To be honest I don't mind the robes - sure totally different designs would be appreciated. What I am really annoyed and honestly pissed about is the SCH book. EVERY.SINGLE weapon is totally kickass with little models etc but the SCH book is a TOTALLY random default book? WTF?
I was excited when I saw the SMN one above and then..yeah..

[Knoahl]

Alright, I'll compare it to the old PvP gear.

Now that you've compared it, notice how the new entry level PvP gear isn't reskins of anything we've seen while playing? Unlike the old PvP set, which is the vanyah (or whatever spelling forgive me QQ) set etc. So if anything it's a step in the right direction and is granting us more armour models to earn for glamour rather than stuff we already had access to, I suppose.