A question for the BLU peeps

[Izanagi_Fiaresu]

Would have rather had the class

A) Added like it is.

B) Added like a normal class but gutted to the point it wasn't really a BLU mage just to fit into the role system

or

C) Not added at all?

[jon041065]

Would have rather had the class

A) Added like it is.

B) Added like a normal class but gutted to the point it wasn't really a BLU mage just to fit into the role system

or

C) Not added at all?

I'll go with the "added like it is and then a full version of the job or a curated and balanced spell set is added to let the job be used in the full game at a later date" option.

Not everyone views blue mage identity as something that is so wrapped up in what the spells have been programed to do in any given entry in the FF franchise. Many of us would accept spells that gave a similar feeling and they could take on an additional function as well. There have been many blue magic spells that have gone through several iterations so what's wrong with XIV having its own versions?

[Nabril]

Added like it is. What's the point of rewriting something or gutting it to oblivion just to add it for game balance? If we wanted another mage, they could give us another mage. But people specifically wanted the Blue Mage- not a watered down mage who carries the name Blue Mage.

[jon041065]

Added like it is. What's the point of rewriting something or gutting it to oblivion just to add it for game balance? If we wanted another mage, they could give us another mage. But people specifically wanted the Blue Mage- not a watered down mage who carries the name Blue Mage.

A lot of people wanted a blue mage that works in the full game like all the other previous combat jobs. We are not asking for the to rewrite or gut what they have already announced. We are asking for them to ADD what the ability for the job to work in the full game. If you don't want that then there will still be the solo stuff to play with.

[Tlachtga]

Added like it is. What's the point of rewriting something or gutting it to oblivion just to add it for game balance? If we wanted another mage, they could give us another mage. But people specifically wanted the Blue Mage- not a watered down mage who carries the name Blue Mage.

Speak for yourself. There's literally no point in this job when you can't do anything relevant with it.

And "watered down" like the 3 existing casters? Why does Blue Mage get favouritism in this regard? Why is "job identity" all of sudden such an important thing that they essentially quarantined the job from everyone else?

If there was a choice between no BLU and this DOA trashpile we got, I'd literally choose nothing. No joke.

[Berteaux_Braumegain]

I'll wait until it's out to comment.

I did want to main BLU, though.

[KaivaC]

I haven't played MMOs long enough to really have much of impactful opinion, considering my MMO life started back in 3.56. In truth, I am in a 'wait and see' mode. It has me curious and I happen to be a solo player, so I don't have much angst towards the job.

[jon041065]

I haven't played MMOs long enough to really have much of impactful opinion, considering my MMO life started back in 3.56. In truth, I am in a 'wait and see' mode. It has me curious and I happen to be a solo player, so I don't have much angst towards the job.

It's fine it's getting the solo content and very few on our side are against it. We would just like the ability to use blue mage throughout the full game as you can any other DoW or DoM.

[KaivaC]

It's fine it's getting the solo content and very few on our side are against it. We would just like the ability to use blue mage throughout the full game as you can any other DoW or DoM.

Same. I would like the ability to raid with it. I mean, I love NIN and I guess I'm actually good with BRD, but I want a caster that I can main.

[WellFooled]

B) Added like a normal class but gutted to the point it wasn't really a BLU mage just to fit into the role system

Have you ever heard of the concept of a biased survey question? This is a textbook example.

You clearly have an opinion already you're dying to share. If you want to say your peace just go ahead.