Couple BLM questions!

[HoroBoro]

Well actually, I believe the proper sequence with flare should be (Swiftcast) Flare -> Convert -> Fire > Flare as you can actually squeeze in a fire in there with the chance for a fire 3 proc.

The reason I Swiftcast the first flare is because you can sometimes get a fire 3 proc before flare and casting fire 3 does not consume Swiftcast.

Then I have the opportunity to gauge if the critter I'm casting on is dead after flare and cast fire 3 on the new critter. Or I can cast fire3 after swiftcast and cast flare on a separate group if needed. More options = more DPS.

The fire in between the flare cast sometimes procs and if the happens, sometimes the group is dead without even needing to switch to an ice cycle.

Also, I've found that I can use Ethers instead of convert for this chain of cast. However, I've not leveled alchemist yet and it's prohibitively expensive for me to do this as of now.

Also in the eyes comment are you referring to my video? I've recorded it in 720p. I've done some rather draconian filtering (as I have cable and not fiber upload), but it should not be too horrible if you watch it at that resolution I believe.