Prepared for "Machinist Syndrome"?

[Anarnee]

Well they do mention its a cross with White and Dark magic so maybe a healing just unique to them or something like Cura or Curega.
But your right Dark was a DPS in FFXI, the Sam being a Tank, not so sure. I only ever seen people using it as a DPS. Still as i said we should be more worried about Sam, not much they can do to mess up RDM.

I doubt it will be cura or curaga. The spells are Cura and Curaga in the JPN version... They just translated them as II and III in our version... cause they didn't thing it would be obvious enough.

And also, I think they're saying its a mixture. So its not like its able to use both magic types, Red magic is a mixture of the two and it will be a DPS focused magic.

[dragonseth07]

I doubt it will be cura or curaga. The spells are Cura and Curaga in the JPN version... They just translated them as II and III in our version... cause they didn't thing it would be obvious enough.

And also, I think they're saying its a mixture. So its not like its able to use both magic types, Red magic is a mixture of the two and it will be a DPS focused magic.

Right. A mixture meaning that Red Magic in this game is powered by both one's own aether (a la Black) and the aether of the environment around you (White). It'll be interesting to see what effects it will have.

[EdwinLi]

Right. A mixture meaning that Red Magic in this game is powered by both one's own aether (a la Black) and the aether of the environment around you (White). It'll be interesting to see what effects it will have.

I am more curious about the Lore of Red Magic.

We know so far White is limited to certain people who must be chosen but mostly only Padjal are chosen. Black Magic is mostly forbidden areas of magic for its pure destructive ability.

This leaves the question on where did Red Magic comes from and how is it seen by the people of the World.

[dragonseth07]

I am more curious about the Lore of Red Magic.

We know so far White is limited to certain people who must be chosen but mostly only Padjal are chosen. Black Magic is mostly forbidden areas of magic for its pure destructive ability.

This leaves the question on where did Red Magic comes from and how is it seen by the people of the World.

My money says Sharlayan.

[ChloeGrace]

As long as they keep it contained within the job and not f*** up any of the existing ones (*cough* bard 3.0) then IDGAF how bad RDM and/or SAM sucks.

[Ririta]

I am more curious about the Lore of Red Magic.

We know so far White is limited to certain people who must be chosen but mostly only Padjal are chosen. Black Magic is mostly forbidden areas of magic for its pure destructive ability.

This leaves the question on where did Red Magic comes from and how is it seen by the people of the World.

Aren't black magic those that draws the power from the void, while white magic, those that draws the power from nature?

(talking about the magic itself, not being a white or black mage)

[EdwinLi]

My money says Sharlayan.

That certainly going to be the new "Allagan" meme these days if every new magic is created by Sharlayan

Though Sharlayan is only one possibility. However, it would open up more possible lore about Sharlayan if the nation's origin is related to Mhach and Amdapor Survivors which would greatly explain why Sharlayan has knowledge of both Black and White Magic.

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From how the lore goes that what they are but Red Magic is a magic that use both White and Black magic as mentioned in the Red Mage description. We don't quite know who would have created Red Magic considering lore wise Black and White Magic are currently limited to certain people due to the past incidents involving Two Civilizations, Mhach and Amdapor, that had Mastery over Black and White Magic waging war against each other and almost destroyed the world because of their abuse of White and Black magic.

[ThirdChild_ZKI]

Any smuck with an axe can be a marauder. But not a warrior. Not everyone has the ability to use a gun (in Eorzea at least, Empire is another story).

Actually, the whole idea behind Machinistry as a combat art was effectively "Homeland defense for the everyman". Not every Ishgardian is a noble, not every noble a knight.

I just got a Mare's Leg .44mag the other day. I'd love for the MCH firearms to match that to some degree. It might be a bit primitive for the steampunk look but its classy looking:

Mmm, sweet sweet gun porn. . . I was pretty disappointed in the Ironworks MCH weapon. I once drew up my "ideal" MCH wep, a stocked version of the Warwolf Knifelock. I'd prefer it NOT be a revolver essentially, but just using it as a base, if they gave us more knifelock-style weps, or MCH weps with proper stocks (the Mythrite Barreled Musketoon/Storm Officer's Musketoon are that, but we don't hold them properly) I'd be just as satisfied.

[Xlantaa]

I think what happens is that when a new job is created, people immediately thinks that job will be overpower and the best of the best jobs. But Square Enix try o balance all them, making the job one more into the game. Samurai and Red Mage won't be Overpower or special. will be like the other classes.

[Karathix]

Samurai reminds of WoW rogue, you built up something then you unleash it via another skill.

If this is properly how it works i will be so happy. I don't care about the fact it's samurai i just want more combo building.