Thread: Machinist 4.0 - what do you think?

I like the changes and they introduce more tech skill theme as Machinist should be themed around more for being the Technology Job.

Heat meter is not that much of a issue as I have dealt with this mechanic before in other games. Just have to maintain the heat and avoid going crazy with skill spam to avoid overheating. Not many people will like how the Heat Meter prevents them frim mindlessly spamming every single skill at once due to Overheating but it is mostly down to how the Heat Meter may affect Machinist Damage and the benefits for maintaining proper balance with the Heat from overheating.

Originally Posted by Neela

Anyway... seems that every cls will get a kind of charging-system with stronger finisher... the trailer and the skills seems a bit odd or to modern for a fantasy rpg imo...

It is not that strange as Eorzea is now at the crossroad of advancement in technology. As Cid said there have been a lot of new technology being introduce into Eorzea's society due to his Ironworks. One such example is the Linkpearls which Cid reveal back in 2.0 is a actually a ear piece phone that use electronic microchips Ironwork's make but people think Linkpearls are powered by Magic due to lack of understanding in Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. Cid also states he does not push too much of the knowledge on to Eorzea's society because it would confuse them so he just let them believe it is magic unless they are willing to learn how Computer, Electronical, and Machanical Engineering works.

The garlean empire has also been hinted to have a lot more advance technology we have yet to see and I would not be surprised if they have Television, Cafes, cars, more advance guns such as Machine Guns and Shotguns, motorcycles, and even the Internet within Garlemald considering they have Holographic computers, walkers, combat drones, and advance flying battleships.