Evasion tank concept, branching from Musketeer.

[Duuude007]

So as most people could agree, the likely first job musketeer gets will be a form of DD.

I am looking past that... and considering the role of the 2nd job.


New FFXIV tank concept: Cannoneer/Engineer -- Branches from Musketeer.
(other variations that had been considered were Mystic Knight or "Fixer", but the above may be more role appropriate.)


This is strongly based on former MMO ideas, but could be fun if implemented properly.

Weapon: Low accuracy, high yield gun. As long as enemy is nearby (say, within dragoon spear range), accuracy is optimal.

Armor: MagiTek adaptation, allows user to use magic to summon direct evasion enhancements to existing gear.

Magic: Able to use En-magic. Able to cast Healing-over-time spells for additional enmity.

Advantages: Ranged options as a blink tank.
Disadvantages: Growth to an optimal state is slower than other jobs, and may be costly due to more used consumeables.

Specials: May have unforeseen skills tied to Magitek, such as versatile teleportation abilities. (summon party members to self?)

I know this idea is rough around the edges, but maybe other folks have ideas on how it could be improved upon?

[NeonC]

I just can't see any character wielding a gun as your front line defense from an enemy. Unless they are rolling a mini cannon around, it is just too weird.

[Noroi_Kisaragi]

The evasion tank is called Ninja. He shall make his triumphant return. Rejoice.

[Dano]

you mention there's an optimal range like a dragoons, you can't really control that range if you're tanking, if a mob has extremely small attack radius you won't be able to keep it out at your optimal range while tanking. Again i agree with above poster, why have a ranger fight at point blank range, that sorta defeats the purpose of a ranged weapon, might as well use a melee weapon.

[Nayto]

I just can't see any character wielding a gun as your front line defense from an enemy. Unless they are rolling a mini cannon around, it is just too weird.

Check out the blunderbuss. Or they could just go full flat out equilibrium on mobs (look up your typical anime game on how logic flies out of the window on this concept).

[Duuude007]

I just can't see any character wielding a gun as your front line defense from an enemy. Unless they are rolling a mini cannon around, it is just too weird.

Was done in AO.



Also, since when is whimsy such as a large firearm discouraged in RPGs, or FF?

[Duuude007]

Check out the blunderbuss. Or they could just go full flat out equilibrium on mobs (look up your typical anime game on how logic flies out of the window on this concept).

Sort of a shotgun concept, more effective at close range. Me likey.

[Neri]

hmm, I don't think the word knight would fit in what you want however. Knight using a gun? I mean, it's kinda weird.

[Nayto]

Also, since when is whimsy such as a large firearm discouraged in RPGs, or FF?[/IMG]

Well... you asked for an evasion tank so...

Think flat out Gun Kata with dual Flintlocks is already enough... mearlwyb does it (someone find the video).

[Kyrrios]

i like this idea, i would play that kind of job!