Thanks Claire, I think it's way more understandable in the shorter version

Quote Originally Posted by Charismatic View Post
It's kinda like the whole ARC for Darkhold pre-1.19 and the LNC for Ifrit situation we have now. Sure, you don't need to do it that way but it's so much better than the other options we've come up with that most people will consider it a necessity.
And that's what I think is fine.
As long as it is basically POSSIBLE to do something without BRD, it's okay.
The moment content is no longer POSSIBLE without a certain class, that's when I see a problem with it.
Ifrit-Lancer example:
Many are lvling Lancer now just because Ifrit is easier with 5-6 Lancers, okay.
Looking at the forums, it seems like nobody is trying a different approach anymore.
But if you take a look at the parties ingame actually fighting Ifrit, most of the time people just play their favorite class they are comfortable with. Because that way Ifrit may take longer, it may be harder, but people are having fun by fighting him in their favorite class.

If BRD buffs are useful, BRD will be used.
It will make things easier, and it's basic human instinct to take the easy route.
So every exp party will soon have a BRD in it.
But as long as exp parties are still possible without Bards, some people who don't like the class will play without.
I'm all in for freedom of choice.

Now for endgame content..I think BRD should be needed. Because after all, other classes will be needed too.
It won't be possible without a tanking job and a White Mage, so why should it NOT require a BRD too?