Red Mage idea

[Alaltus]

To be fair this is FFXIV and RDM don't exsist either... so how am I getting ahead of myself?

I would just like to see a sword class (that doesn't use a shield) that is a damage dealing class.

My point was you could just as easily create near enough the same results without adding in the grips into the equatiion like just lock out shield for Rdm and give fencing weapons higher dps ratings than swords for example.

[ShivenCasull]

My point was you could just as easily create near enough the same results without adding in the grips into the equatiion like just lock out shield for Rdm and give fencing weapons higher dps ratings than swords for example.

First off, don't worry about "Grip" ... you've confusing my idea with a mechanic from previous FF games.

I only meant fencers could use one handed swords (in two hands) for aesthetic reasons. They won't use shields because the focus is to deal damage and it gives RDM something new to start from.

[Yves]

First off, don't worry about "Grip" ... you've confusing my idea with a mechanic from previous FF games.

I only meant fencers to use small one handed swords (in two hands) for aesthetic reasons. They won't use shields because the focus is to deal damage and it gives RDM something new to start from.

The reason those swords are small is so they can use them with one hand, thus enabling quicker, nimbler fencing. Using two hands for a one-handed weapon is actually counter-productive. As far as being aesthetic, I guess that's cool - if you like watching the Special Olympics.

[Alaltus]

First off, don't worry about "Grip" ... you've confusing my idea with a mechanic from previous FF games.

I only meant fencers to use small one handed swords (in two hands) for aesthetic reasons. They won't use shields because the focus is to deal damage and it gives RDM something new to start from.

Ah right, forgive me because i know very little about fencing but now that i think about i can only think of 1 instance of someone 2handing a rapier (romancing saga) i cant think of any other instances of that occuring do fencers actually ever 2hand their weapons?

[ShivenCasull]

Ah right, forgive me because i know very little about fencing but now that i think about i can only think of 1 instance of someone 2handing a rapier (romancing saga) i cant think of any other instances of that occuring do fencers actually ever 2hand their weapons?

Should have never said "small" swords... sigh, work with me here a little bit.

No, I'm not saying you should two hand a fencing rapier or saber that would be stupid. You should feel bad for making me explain that.

I just want a sword fighter who fights with two hands on a one handed sword (see: bastard sword) instead of a great sword.

The reason those swords are small is so they can use them with one hand, thus enabling quicker, nimbler fencing. Using two hands for a one-handed weapon is actually counter-productive. As far as being aesthetic, I guess that's cool - if you like watching the Special Olympics.

Er, I meant actual sword fighting not fencing. Blame SE's naming localisation and calling swordsmen, gladiators.