BLM macros

[NintenPyjak64]

Thundercloud is a 5% chance, so it's not really instant in every instance, also you have to actually initially cast Thunder III in order to receive a Thundercloud proc.

5% as it may be, it's still a 5% chance every tick (7 possible times for Thunder 2, 11.6 possible times for Thunder 3), and you don't need to cast Thunder 3 to initiate it. I stick to strictly Thunder 2 (T3 for Thundercloud) for timing purposes (duration fits perfectly for whenever I reenter UI phases) and still receive the proc

As for the SC Flare thing, I was talking from an AoE scenario. My AoE rotation is SC > Fire 3 while getting into position > Fire 2 x3 > Flare > Convert > Flare (> Potion > Flare if mobs are still alive or I have the potion cooldown available). SC Fire 3 while moving helps me get my damage off faster which is helpful for SRs. There really is not much if no difference though, it's mostly up to how the person perceives SC's usefulness.

As for single target, I never understood the OCD of having that full MP after a thunder. I've counted my MP and I've never seen the need for Blizz 3 at the start (my rotation is Thunder 2 Hardcast > SC > Fire 3 (Raging Strikes + Quelling Strikes) > Fire until 1k MP > Convert > Fire until low > Blizz 3 > Thunder 2 > Fire 3 > repeat step 4. adapting when needed for certain fights/dungeons and using Firestarters and Thunderclouds every chance I get)

For me it's all about decreasing my ramp up time getting me into my rotation mindset faster

EDIT TO GET BACK ON TOPIC (Holy crap I love to ramble...)
Only macro I use for BLM is one for Raging Strikes and Quelling strikes, there really is no need for macros if you're comfortable with your set up