BLM DPS!!!

[Maero]

Really thundercloud proc should take priority over firestarter. Also i really am not certain of those of you starting off with T3, just curious and has Puro crunched numbers with it?
I rather only use T3 when i get thundercloud in those situations. Or at times were i get some lag and such and mana does not fill up after Ice 3, then the cast time of T3 allows mana to be refilled by then

[Garotte14]

Really thundercloud proc should take priority over firestarter. Also i really am not certain of those of you starting off with T3, just curious and has Puro crunched numbers with it?
I rather only use T3 when i get thundercloud in those situations. Or at times were i get some lag and such and mana does not fill up after Ice 3, then the cast time of T3 allows mana to be refilled by then

The reason most ppl start off with T3 for their opener is because of the extended DoT time. This allows you to get off your Swiftcast/Flare/Convert/Fire1 while the Dot is still ticking. For example if you were to use T1 or T2, it will fall off before the end of your opener giving you a few seconds where thunder is not ticking. At least thats what I think. I personally do not start off with thunder at all. I just start with Fire3>Raging Strikes>Fire1, etc. With not casting a Thunder spell, it allows me to get an extra fire spell off with the Raging Strikes buff. This is just my preferred method.

[Synestr]

Really thundercloud proc should take priority over firestarter. Also i really am not certain of those of you starting off with T3, just curious and has Puro crunched numbers with it?
I rather only use T3 when i get thundercloud in those situations. Or at times were i get some lag and such and mana does not fill up after Ice 3, then the cast time of T3 allows mana to be refilled by then

I disagree slightly, but only with thundercloud procs taking priority. You have 12 secs to use it. When it pops I toss out a fire, most time it procs(or has procced same time or shortly close to thundercloud). SO usually I go, Firestarter > Fire (if procs use again) > Thundercloud.

I only go this way due to Fire having a larger proc rate.

I agree with not starting with T3. Should be using T2 most of the time to start if you start with it. The difference is only 3 secs on duration and the initial difference of 10 potency. Waste of MP for little gain, and longer cast time keeping you from entering AF.

But again just my opinion.

[scarebearz]

Really thundercloud proc should take priority over firestarter. Also i really am not certain of those of you starting off with T3, just curious and has Puro crunched numbers with it?
I rather only use T3 when i get thundercloud in those situations. Or at times were i get some lag and such and mana does not fill up after Ice 3, then the cast time of T3 allows mana to be refilled by then

The DPS difference between using thundercloud proc right away and weaving it, is minimal, as is the difference between starting rotation.

The real difference between BLM's is how people handle their movement, while dealing with boss mechanics.

[Maero]

The DPS difference between using thundercloud proc right away and weaving it, is minimal, as is the difference between starting rotation.

The real difference between BLM's is how people handle their movement, while dealing with boss mechanics.

Actually i do not use thundercloud as soon as it procs, if there is to be movement i save it for that, otherwise i would maybe cast a fire or 2 before.

[AniCelestine]

Really thundercloud proc should take priority over firestarter. Also i really am not certain of those of you starting off with T3, just curious and has Puro crunched numbers with it?
I rather only use T3 when i get thundercloud in those situations. Or at times were i get some lag and such and mana does not fill up after Ice 3, then the cast time of T3 allows mana to be refilled by then

If you start with T3 you might not have the mp to F1x5 so you'd dps on your starting Rotation before next AF 3 (especially if you are using RS+ pot)

[Maero]

If you start with T3 you might not have the mp to F1x5 so you'd dps on your starting Rotation before next AF 3 (especially if you are using RS+ pot)

I d'ont start off with t3, lol
T2 is usually what i start off with

[AniCelestine]

I d'ont start off with t3, lol
T2 is usually what i start off with

I wasn't aiming it at you, but I didn't feel like thinking how to say it in " if one was to use..." passive, because I mostly forget it mid post and confuse people with using "one" and "you" in same context.