Machinist and Bard after 3.2

[Velhart]

From the 4Gamer interview:

Source: https://www.bluegartr.com/threads/12...er-Translation

So we can have peace of mind for now (laughs). I understand that you'll be increasing the DPS for Machinist, but the DPS can be pretty high right now for players with good command of the job?

Yoshida: Yeah. However, only a small fraction of people are there right now, so we wanted to make some adjustments to operation of the job to make it a bit less difficult to get that return.

Of course, but part of the image of Machinist is that it is more difficult to play.

Yoshida: The original idea for Machinist was to create a job where operation was complex, but it could be strong in the hands of a skilled player. Compared to bard, it's a step up in difficulty and intended as an expert job. However, when players look at a job which has a more complex operation than other jobs, really the only thing they are looking at is how much DPS can it deal.

And because of the difficult operation, it may not put out as much DPS as expected.

Yoshida: In this difficult state, many players think "machinist is weak," and we want to make adjustments to get rid of this negative impression. However, it wasn't really a major adjustment.

I feel like an expert. I wouldn't expect any dramatic changes to the job. Wishful thinking however.

[RiceisNice]

From the 4Gamer interview:

Source: https://www.bluegartr.com/threads/12...er-Translation



I feel like an expert. I wouldn't expect any dramatic changes to the job. Wishful thinking however.

Something something players don't know how to play MCH, something pulls low numbers because of it. Though it's not just personal dps that's a bit on the low end (with all things considered too, such as hypercharge affecting MCH itself), but overall utility is also weaker compared to BRD in a typical setting.

[Ephier]

Something something players don't know how to play MCH, something pulls low numbers because of it. Though it's not just personal dps that's a bit on the low end (with all things considered too, such as hypercharge affecting MCH itself), but overall utility is also weaker compared to BRD in a typical setting.

Sounds like 2.0 Warrior again. MCH is a lot weaker than BRD and it don't matter who's hand it is in. Yoshi obviously don't want to nerf anything so he's buffing MCH. It's not like MCH is just out right weak. It can do content just fine. It's just that BRD is better. e.e

[Myon88]

Compared to bard, it's a step up in difficulty and intended as an expert job

ayyyy lmao

[Aiurily]

am i the only one here who thinks mch is like the easiest/most relaxing dps and that brd is a lot harder/annoying

[Myon88]

I think so too, but then I've been going HAM on this job for months so it's second nature by now.

That said though, at the end of the day this is a video game, not rocket science! All the jobs in the game shouldn't even come close to taxing your mental faculties.

[ruskie]

am i the only one here who thinks mch is like the easiest/most relaxing dps and that brd is a lot harder/annoying

I would say... yes:
http://strawpoll.me/6822827

[Myon88]

http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodest...1e7412d9f4f549

The Warden's Paean Is now categorized as an ability.
Casting time has been reduced from 2.5 seconds to 0 seconds.
Recast time has been increased from 2.5 seconds to 45 seconds.
Now also has the ability to remove a single detrimental effect from a party member or pet.

Split Shot TP cost has been reduced from 70 to 60.
The timing at which Slug Shot's icon flashes while under the effect of Enhanced Slug Shot has been adjusted.
Slug Shot The timing at which Clean Shot's icon flashes while under the effect of Cleaner Shot has been adjusted.
Lead Shot TP cost has been reduced from 80 to 70.
Hot Shot TP cost has been reduced from 80 to 70.
Gauss Round Potency has increased from 180 to 200.
Hypercharge Duration has been increased from 15 seconds to 20 seconds.
The detrimental effects dealt by Rook Autoturret and Bishop Autoturret have been adjusted as follows:
Rook Autoturret's increased physical damage effect has been increased from 5% to 10%.
Bishop Autoturret's increased magic damage effect has been increased from 5% to 10%.

[Warlyx]

Rook Autoturret's increased physical damage effect has been increased from 5% to 10%.
Bishop Autoturret's increased magic damage effect has been increased from 5% to 10%.

lol what? really? while im happy for MCH ....it makes me mad that they are getting what we have been asking for 2 years , a song to boost physical dmg the same way foes do.... remove battle voice for it...and we are on the same page

[NoalleGospell]

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While all this changes are great, you forgot the most important one:

[3.0] The casting animation for the Bard action Wanderer's Minuet has been adjusted. Upon execution, player characters will now appear to pull back on the bow instead of nocking an arrow.

YESSSSSSSS! Finally!