Patch 1.18a Notes

[Laughlyn]

hmm is the summer event included in this patch ?. there was no saying in that

Yoshi-P said this when they released the "Bikini" information few days ago.
So ya it will be.

[Delsus]

Yoshi-P said this when they released the "Bikini" information few days ago.
So ya it will be.

Well he said at the start of aug, this is the start of aug so it should be

[Thomly]

<sarcasm>I can't wait to see my Roegadyn in a bathing suit...</sarcasm>
But oh well, I'll probably see Miqo'te's all the time, so let them come!

[Keith_Dragoon]

Anyone else taking the ferry as first thing after patch lol

Me! Already shining my subligar for the trip!

[Reika]

Patch notes before the patch goes live. Yes!

Also, DD buffs should help the Darkhold pigeonholing.

Setting home point is a much appreciated feature.

And finally, they're fixing the weird looking water on the ferry. /hurray!

What about gladiator? Still feeling pidgeonholed as a tank/paladin. I remember reading this:

"Gladiators specialize in the handling of all manner of one–handed blades, from daggers to longswords, be they single– or double–edged, straight or curved. A defining characteristic of the guild is its emphasis on diverse combat tactics, training its members to bring their martial skills to bear in any situation.
As such, there are practitioners who marry sword with shield, seeking to defend their fellow companions. Others opt for an empty off hand, choosing instead to focus entirely on their sword arm. The gladiator’s proficiency with blades also extends to those hurled at range, such as throwing knives."

What ever happened to the bold part ey? I think gladiator attack potencies should be increased when there is no shield equipped.

Also with the patch, things look great. Cept I think they should have increased the potency of brandish/II as well. Or brandish instead of storm's path since path is a tanking ability, that now only mrd can use.

[Ainilome]

Home point!

And jokes about the actual emote aside, XIV has some of the best animators on staff I've ever seen. I'm really happy to see that they're given things to do, adding more fun "fluff" in the face of all this serious save the game work. Hey! Someone over at S.E., give your animation team a よくできました from me! *thinks she did that right*

[quantumsaint]

What about gladiator? Still feeling pidgeonholed as a tank/paladin. I remember reading this:

"Gladiators specialize in the handling of all manner of one–handed blades, from daggers to longswords, be they single– or double–edged, straight or curved. A defining characteristic of the guild is its emphasis on diverse combat tactics, training its members to bring their martial skills to bear in any situation.
As such, there are practitioners who marry sword with shield, seeking to defend their fellow companions. Others opt for an empty off hand, choosing instead to focus entirely on their sword arm. The gladiator’s proficiency with blades also extends to those hurled at range, such as throwing knives."

What ever happened to the bold part ey? I think gladiator attack potencies should be increased when there is no shield equipped.

That's not a bad idea, but would likely lead to even more pigeonholing, "looking for GLA, shieldless GLA need not apply."

Also, S-E's lore is sometimes at odds with how players end up using jobs/classes, the most famous example being Ninja in FFXI, who was billed as a DD/debuffer, and ended up being the go-to tank.

[Reika]

That's not a bad idea, but would likely lead to even more pigeonholing, "looking for GLA, shieldless GLA need not apply."

Also, S-E's lore is sometimes at odds with how players end up using jobs/classes, the most famous example being Ninja in FFXI, who was billed as a DD/debuffer, and ended up being the go-to tank.

Glad's are only used as tanks right now because SE failed to follow the lore they created. Same with Nin. If i got extra damage by not equipping a shield everything would be hunky dory. I think its time they take another look at what they wrote.

[Firon]

Glad's are only used as tanks right now because SE failed to follow the lore they created. Same with Nin. If i got extra damage by not equipping a shield everything would be hunky dory. I think its time they take another look at what they wrote.

I hate to keep saying this but.....

11. Would you welcome changes to FINAL FANTASY XIV that would drastically alter the rules already set in Eorzea?

[Kafeen]

/pose?

Really?

Was one of the artists bored or something?