Phoenix Down

[Chezen]

Considering anyone can use Resurrect and Raise why would we need Phoenix Downs that badly? Besides to possibly save time if someone dies mid combat.

The OP mentioned that it would be for if no one had raise. But you are correct that it might not be useful enough to go through the trouble of implimenting it, as it stands.

I honestly don't care for the ability switching myself. It makes having different classes kind of pointless. But that's a different topic.

[Kroma]

I honestly don't care for the ability switching myself. It makes having different classes kind of pointless. But that's a different topic.

That's a good point though. Why craft potions if you can just level other classes for the support abilities you need? I don't necessarily think the transfer of abilities are a bad thing, as I like the idea of be being able to use what I've earned. On the other hand, I do see it as an issue of balance, and hopefully it's something they will address down the road.

[Chezen]

Raise and Resurrect are learned by both mages at 38, which is a fairly acceptable level. Considering that's when monsters start getting dangerous. Yes, Phoenix Down could by pass silence...but why would you let your mage be silenced? :P Not that there are really many monsters that can Silence/Amnesia you.

That would actually make it more like a traditional FF anyway, though. Phoenix Downs become pretty obsolete once you get raise in the console games too.

That's a good point though. Why craft potions if you can just level other classes for the support abilities you need? I don't necessarily think the transfer of abilities are a bad thing, as I like the idea of be being able to use what I've earned. On the other hand, I do see it as an issue of balance, and hopefully it's something they will address down the road.

We'll just have to wait and see what they do with the battle system.