New player... Archer for now need some advice.

[Recklessfun]

So u can choose anything to play but have to lvl it from scratch? And I don't really have the burning desire to be top dps but I would like to be the top half at least lol. I really do like that I can still move and cast though. Still trying to figure out my rotation a bit even though I don't have all my spells yet.

[SeriousxSarcasm]

Yup. <3 Except the Heavensward Jobs start at level 30. I would recommend giving all the classes a try and then sticking with one to get through story.

Bards can do a lot of damage on their own (I've seen a lot out-DPS most casters), but it's mostly their support songs people are keen on lol. And just to warn you, the "moving and casting" won't last. I know a lot of people quit Bard once they get to higher levels because they hate having to stand still for the higher level skills.

I would recommend looking up a rotation/opener guide, if you're unsure. There might be one in the DPS forums (it's where I found mine for Summoner), but google will probably have something.

[Knahli]

I really do like that I can still move and cast though.

*sweats profusely*

[SeriousxSarcasm]

*sweats profusely*

This made me laugh way more than it should have LOL.

[Rongway]

I really do like that I can still move and cast though.

Get used to standing still. In a party, taking liberties with your movement will get other people hit with AoEs that they shouldn't have to deal with. You shouldn't move except to dodge an AoE or to address a mechanic.