How are you prepping for Samurai/Redmage?

[Leigaon]

im suprised that people will waste the chance to explore the potentials of truly new cls' by POTD grinding... sad really, really sad...

Some people are like that, much like preparing for either of these jobs when you have no idea if you're going to like it or not. From the way it seems is that you could easily have the gear needed for 50 if you just...play, spend that currency on level 50 gear. Me, I've realized there's no point in rushing. Worlds first, all that..means very little.

Still, I really want to see what these jobs are like. Currently I am not a giant fan of most of the DPS because of the way their rotations are, so I stick with Summoner. I guess we may have to wait until May to find out?

[Tsilyi]

the current 1hr wait (even Expert roulette at times) may even be longer...

what datacenter is this? i'm on primal and i've never had to ever wait for 1 hour for any role, in any content at any point in the game o.o i mean, outside of maybe previous expansion 24 man content at the time nobody was running it at all. that's terrifying.

[Cetonis]

I have a pencil, a notepad and a calculator. Preparations complete.

[XiXiQ]

I have level 50/60 gear for most classes, so not fussed about gearing. I will likely trial them both with some solo potd anyway. With the changes to all classes/jobs I'm keeping an open mind as to what to use as main come stormblood.

[Inosaska]

I have level 50/60 gear for most classes, so not fussed about gearing. I will likely trial them both with some solo potd anyway. With the changes to all classes/jobs I'm keeping an open mind as to what to use as main come stormblood.

Exactly with all the changes they're making to the abilities. It seems better to do a wait and see what's released approach then decide on what interests you the most in the changes. One thing is if they give RDM the haste spell that will make it an instant magnet for everyone as no other job in the game right now has it.

[RopeDrink]

No prep at all as I'd rather focus on my trinity choices, but seeing as one of them does involve MNK, I guess if I'm ever bored and looking for alternatives, SAM would be worth checking out eventually. Must remember not to trade in my gear for seals beforehand, though.

[Tinkerblue]

I'm doing the same as most ppl for gear (augmented ironworks). I plan to run potd floors 51-60 till I hit level 51 then start running dungeons on my SAM. I plan to map out my crossbars and read the tool tips for my skills in potd. While waiting on queues, I'll follow SB story on my scholar main and start leveling up my DoL/DoH. Not the fastest way to hit level cap, but I tend to enjoy variety with my playtime. (I've also saved up some primal drops if I wanna craft a pretty katana)

[NasirILL]

Doubt I'll be running POTD much, with this speed run or get kicked mentality going around there. I might not even play SAM right away depending on the changes to other classes.

[MitchenX]

Sending squadrons out, on whatever weekly mission rewards them with the "squadron battle manual" (changes every week). This item increases battle exp by 15% for 2 hours! They will certainly wear down some of the level grind! Not just for red mage but all your other Dow jobs!

[Esp]

Have my DRK ready, that's it xD

I plan to take my DRK straight thru the story first. That way once it's time for those that do need to get their new jobs leveled, I will be one of the tank that will be in the DF queue.

I'll level the newer jobs after I finish my main, then decide if I will be swapping out my NIN as my DPS main for one of these two.