AF gear already "obsolte"

[Zantetsuken]

Just look at the PLD set to see a set that was useless before it was introduced. Mage hat nothing, the whole PLD set blows goat balls.[/I]

Though the individual MP bonuses are small, you also note that they add up to a respectable 120 MP which leads to my next point:

Rather than to survive via large HP reserves like WAR - the original concept is for PLD to be a 'healing focal point' in battles -- to be evaluated in tandem with WHM. The PLD abilities: Divine Veil, Cover, and Holy Succor (all enhanced by the AF) make this obvious. Additionally, since jobs are balanced for party play, It is important to view PLDs survivability when paired up with a competent WHM.

Since 1.21 hasn't been out long, it's easy to jump to conclusions based on PLD/Tank concepts from other games. In time, the more people play, the more they will become adjusted to the Cure-tank model and thus can provide more accurate feedback on it.

That said, if people prefer to not play the Cure-tank, they always have the option of equipping Bloodthirst loaded gear and play more GLD or even MRD-Style.

[Molly_Millions]

Though the individual MP bonuses are small, you also note that they add up to a respectable 120 MP which leads to my next point:

The original concept is for PLD to be a' healing focal point' in battles rather than to survive via large HP reserves (like WAR).

I think where they may have missed the mark is in the DEF area. Ideally, PLD should gain considerable DEF while WAR should lose some.

Still, 1.21 hasn't been out long, and the more people play, the more they will become adjusted to the Cure-tank model and can provide more accurate feedback on it.

this is why I included the totals

how many cures does 120 mp buy you? I could always meld two +60 manathirst onto my cuirass, then where does that leave the PLD set? (or even better a +50 and a +70 because the outcome is more likely to be successful.) Personally, I'd much rather have VIT and HP on a cuirass, but I used MP for the sake of argument.

[Meatdawg]

this is why I included the totals

how many cures does 120 mp buy you? I could always meld two +60 manathirst onto my cuirass, then where does that leave the PLD set? (or even better a +50 and a +70 because the outcome is more likely to be successful.) Personally, I'd much rather have VIT and HP on a cuirass, but I used MP for the sake of argument.

manathrist comes in +50,60,70 quantities now? sweet!

[DonMega]

Hopefully in the future we will get a way or ways to upgrade the JSE/AF gear, something that is worth while hopefully.