Red mage coming

[Gemina]

Starting @ lv50 makes me feel like I'm playing on someone else's account. People would have been fine with the job starting @30 because that was the expectation, which will now be raised going forward. A very poor decision if you ask me, but not as big of an impact at first glance. Those who wish to 'raise' their RDM, in a sense can still take the job through PoTD and early content before going into 50+ stuff, but it would seem SE might be done with gated content. The only other thing I am sad about are no 30-50 job quests

That being said, it is a minor drawback in comparison to what seems like will be a very fun job to play. I can't tell you how school-girl giddy I am right now that my two loves of magic casting and swordplay without it being a tank is coming to us soon! DPS is truly the right decision for this job as it gives it the flexibility it needs to satisfy the RDM fans. Me being one of them.

Way too soon to add it as a main. I will always be a healer, but anything I take to 50+ I take very seriously. But before I can solidify RDM in something I will actually invest time into, I need to actually play it but they at least got me to want to try it.

[EdwinLi]

Anyone else got some swag vibes off the trailer for Red Mage?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht6LWFFCPUw

Red Mage confirmed the Yu Narukami Job

[PogueX]

I never played FF 11 so sorry if this is a dumb question as I don't know what they were like in that game, but is the red mage going to be like a DPS with some healing abilities since that's what they do in FF series and what kind of spells would they cast?

[Gemina]

I never played FF 11 so sorry if this is a dumb question as I don't know what they were like in that game, but is the red mage going to be like a DPS with some healing abilities since that's what they do in FF series and what kind of spells would they cast?

Still only speculation as far what abilities it is going to have, but the video is a strong indication that the job will play as a ranged caster/melee DPS hybrid. Albeit might lean more towards casting. It is still a mage class.

As far as FFXI goes, what you see in this video is more along the lines of how a lot of people wanted RDM to be played. But in groups you were told to keep your toothpick at bay, and just cast. Swordplay was mostly used when you soloed content. During the prime of its days, RDM was so busy casting that you didn't have time to melee anyway. Towards the end of my time it was nothing more than a refresh/haste bot.

No heals casted in the video as the Miqo'te RDM was too busy kicking ass

[MilesSaintboroguh]

I don't understand why people are throwing a fit at the job potentially being at level 50. We're in the second expansion pack soon, yet you want to go back to ARR areas and run butt old dungeons yet again? Or are you just going to spam Palace of the Dead like with everything else?

[AlphaFox]

Just from the video it makes me think along the lines of Monk, but instead of positional we have spacial combos, I guess would be the word? I know I am looking forward to it in the end but then again I am also bored of all the current DPS we have.

[Avenfell]

Personally waiting to see what the rotations and abilities are like before I get excited, Yoshi absolutely ruined bard and blackmage with heavensward, I will be shocked if redmage is any different, will just be more absurd mechanics and stances, buffs etc to maintain that raise your blood pressure and decrease your fun.

[Isala]

Personally waiting to see what the rotations and abilities are like before I get excited, Yoshi absolutely ruined bard and blackmage with heavensward, I will be shocked if redmage is any different, will just be more absurd mechanics and stances, buffs etc to maintain that raise your blood pressure and decrease your fun.

Ruined is a pretty strong word. Some of us actually prefer a non faceroll playstyle for our mains, thanks.

[basketofseals]

Ruined is a pretty strong word. Some of us actually prefer a non faceroll playstyle for our mains, thanks.

And some people prefer "faceroll" style play. Your style of jobs already existed, but theirs doesn't anymore.

On the other hand it shocks me how many people are against the level 50 start. Do you people realize that the leveling numbers are completely arbitrary? 50-60 takes about as much time as 1-50. You're still going to be taking just as much time going from 50-70 as 30-60. Yay for no more grinding low dungeons!

[Gemina]

And some people prefer "faceroll" style play. Your style of jobs already existed, but theirs doesn't anymore.

On the other hand it shocks me how many people are against the level 50 start. Do you people realize that the leveling numbers are completely arbitrary? 50-60 takes about as much time as 1-50. You're still going to be taking just as much time going from 50-70 as 30-60. Yay for no more grinding low dungeons!

The levels are arbitrary, but experience is not, and I think people are worried about skill gaps, but this already exists. But you can now expect to have these 'badass looking' RDM noobs rolling around with you in 50+ content, and they will be wearing the same sheep's clothing as those who want to take the job seriously. The black Friday trilogy of South Park is coming to mind here.