Request for Utsusemi

[Xoo]

You make good points about static vs roaming so I don't have any arguments there, but I will say there is the possibility that mindset might change with the implementation of jobs. We'll see.

However, I will like to point out that you said that it's important for mages to remain static because they heal MP faster. What you need to remember is that because BRD songs are actually spells that consume MP (if Swiftsong is any indication) as opposed to no-cost FFXI songs. It gives a reason for BRDs to remain static. I suppose you can argue that you can ignore the MP costs through the use of the MP regen you receive from the MP regen spell, but then the same argument could be used against other mages. No reason they can't roam, too.

Ranged weapons having less range than a normal Bow shot isn't that much an issue when pulling mobs because, unlike FFXI, mobs no longer hit you as long as you've put at least some distance between them. Mobs hitting me even though it look liked I put good distance in-between always annoyed me in FFXI.

Another thing that made Utsusemi necessary in FFXI BRD pulling was that mobs you've exp'd off of hit like a truck and the BRD would die in 3~4 hits. This isn't the case anymore in FFXIV. Yes, Utsusemi will probably still better, but Stoneskin will do just fine, and therefore, Utsusemi doesn't hold as much importance in pulling in FFXIV compared to FFXI, and even less of a reason to give it to BRD.

Also, when I said demerits that other people mentioned, it's mostly to point out people who gave examples in how Utsusemi could be exploited. Yes, it wasn't abused all the time, but there is a precedent, and because it exists, there is no reason to believe that the same thing is not going to happen here too.

I will also say that people pulling mobs via riding a chocobo is silly. Make them stop and make them pull normally.

Bard will not have to move for a good time whilst the first 3 mobs are being killed. I assume this will be plenty of time to regain MP. The only reason I say that long range is necessary is due to the fact of 1 member's distand seperation from the group means no links when pulling. The rudamentary mockup I gave earlier displays the necessity for a longer ranged attack.

If a BRD is of appropriate level to be pulling from a worthwhile group of EXP mobs, then absolutely death is a threat. Having 4-5 Lv50 Ixali on your little Lv40 frame is going to hurt quickly.

I'm sure that Utsusemi for Bard will give it some advantages for survival, but does Second Wind favored to PGL make it invincible? Does Life Surge mean a Lancer can never die? A bit thin for examples, but I hope you can follow what I'm trying to say.