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[ErryK]

Its likely for RDM they focused more on the magic side simply because it was likely to be more visually readable and entertaining.

That isn't just it though, there's also the lore behind the Job. Two mage tribes/groups put their powers to make the Red Mage. Which I believe is also the reason why we have the Focus.

token use of a sword

Its burst is "token use"?

Ok then.

[OcieKo]

That isn't just it though, there's also the lore behind the Job. Two mage tribes/groups put their powers to make the Red Mage. Which I believe is also the reason why we have the Focus.

Kindof working more the active play angle, and RDM has been a mix of WHM and BLM lore wise for pretty much since their inception into the Final Fantasy series.
Im referring to the job spell reveal videos simply opting to show more visually stunning options rather than a comprehensive or exhaustive list of skills and spells or even a proper rotation, just focusing on flashy skills and showing the new job gauges working.

[ErryK]

Kindof working more the active play angle, and RDM has been a mix of WHM and BLM lore wise for pretty much since their inception into the Final Fantasy series.
Im referring to the job spell reveal videos simply opting to show more visually stunning options rather than a comprehensive or exhaustive list of skills and spells or even a proper rotation, just focusing on flashy skills and showing the new job gauges working.

Yeah, I'm mostly referencing and putting stress on the word "Mage" for Mr. Why-Isn't-It-A-Melee-Job over there.

[OcieKo]

Yeah, I'm mostly referencing and putting stress on the word "Mage" for Mr. Why-Isn't-It-A-Melee-Job over there.

Fair enough, when you look at it that way the name itself really doesn't scream hey I'm a melee, nor does the general origins. Not like say some games calling a similar idea a Magic Swordsman or Arcane Warrior and such things where the name itself kindof screams I stab you with magic added. And I'm pretty sure its confirmed to be a pure Int job, so that should be a little telling, a Rapier is kindof a Dex type weapon. But alas, wait and see how it turns out when the inevitable flood of info happens on the 15th and myself and every other sorry sap cries the day away while reading the multi page patch notes, just wishing time moved a little bit faster.