Quote Originally Posted by Alerith View Post
Gonna have to stop you right here. How in Altana's name do you get the idea that WAR does double the damage? From what I've heard, some people's PLDs even outdamage WARs on Chimera....
Before I go on, I don't necessarily disagree with you.

I said double the amount in party situations, not damage. That means not only can they tank, they are a viable DPS also. On Chimera, I would guess the PLD was able to get more damage was because 2/3 of their powerful combos can hit him in the front. WAR however have to move to the sides and behind to perform more combos. If the WAR wanted to, he could easily out damage the PLD, but would risk the safety of the party. You can say PLD is in a more convenient position on Chimera than a WAR, but you can't say PLD is the better DPS.

Now here is the problem, because of speed runs in particular. Why would you pick PLD for anything when WAR can do just as good as they can, and have DPS on their side also? Now if SE made non-timed fights which required strategy and a tank that can last in the long run, then yes I would look upon PLD.

So can we all agree that speed run content damages not only the quality of the dungeons, but also job balance?