New Job: Chemist (Framework)

[Exiled_Tonberry]

Your chemist idea sounds like tons of fun, but damn this is pretty much h kissing White Mage goodbye with all the godly utility lol

[Brightshadow]

Made Big Changes to the Chemist Framework Hope yall like it.

[Brightshadow]

Any thoughts on them using a Magun?

and them being a mix of chemist and cannoneer?

All feedback and likes are appreciated

[Nihility]

we actually already have chemist
They just thought it didn't fit the Ishgard theme so re-skinned it and called it astrologian ;o

just imagine all the card skills as picking up ingredients and mixing them together and whatnot
perhaps some kind of aether cannon instead of shooting out starlight
etc etc

[Brightshadow]

we actually already have chemist
They just thought it didn't fit the Ishgard theme so re-skinned it and called it astrologian ;o

just imagine all the card skills as picking up ingredients and mixing them together and whatnot
perhaps some kind of aether cannon instead of shooting out starlight
etc etc

Not necessarily, Astrologian is a mix of a gambler and time mage, sure they have a system that is similar to mixing, but that doesn't mean it can't be added. Mix and Cards are completely different.

[Nihility]

Not necessarily, Astrologian is a mix of a gambler and time mage, sure they have a system that is similar to mixing, but that doesn't mean it can't be added. Mix and Cards are completely different.

I mean they literally said it was originally chemist and reskinned it to fit ishgard theme in an interview.

[Felis]

I mean they literally said it was originally chemist and reskinned it to fit ishgard theme in an interview.

No, they said Astrologian is inspired by Time Mage. Astrologian have many Time Mage skills, but no Chemist skill.

[Nihility]

No, they said Astrologian is inspired by Time Mage. Astrologian have many Time Mage skills, but no Chemist skill.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/wiki/pax_2015_interview

RPGamer: What was the inspiration for the creation of the new Astrologian class?

Yoshida: With the Astrologian there were actually many different ideas that were pitched to even name the job. One of the more unique ones was “item wielder” (Editor’s note: Foxclonn began digging in his phone to try and find an English equivalent for their original job concept name). In the end we considered the lore and the fact we’re going into Ishguard. The area has a very prominent Astrologian presence and they see the movement of the stars to gauge where the dragons are as well seeing the future by reading the stars. Just like there is an observatory in the Coerthas areas Astrologians were a prominent element that already existed in the realm. Another unique element and ideas in terms of a healer there was actually an idea that was pitched: “Could we have a healer that wields firearms?” (Editor’s note: They found the word at this point to be Chemist and Yoshida makes a throwing motion to mimic healing by throwing potions) So going back to the concept of coming up with Astrologian and of course there was talk of “Can they hold a gun” but in the end we decided using the cards was a cool idea and considering the culture of the Ishguard area where they read the stars that blended in very well. It is a nostalgic concept as well. If you are a fan of Final Fantasy Tactics you may recognize the Astrologian as well. So that’s why we've decided on that healer roll with the cards. A lot of debate went on. A lot of considerations were made. Definitely it’s a very cool healer type role so we hope that you give it a try as well.

[Zsolen]

I would much prefer a dexterity/aiming set for a chemist with ranged role actions (still can use limited mp). I don't think a chemist should require something like swiftcast, since they aren't mages. The biggest problems would be protect and esuna, but we can bring back leeches and not having protect can simply be labeled a con for playing the class. In raid content, the other healer would have to carry it.

[Directionless]

I noticed you based this class heavily from the anime series: FINAL FANTASY UNLIMITED..... I approve