[Request] Glam for "Mages" that turns weapon hidden to use hands for spells.

[Reaperking386]

I just don't like the idea of it.I was originally against paladin losing its shield and now I am starting to feel this is becoming a slippery slope where everyone is now requesting weapons to be removed. Where will it end and where do we cross the line?

[Claire_Pendragon]

I just don't like the idea of it.I was originally against paladin losing its shield and now I am starting to feel this is becoming a slippery slope where everyone is now requesting weapons to be removed. Where will it end and where do we cross the line?

I never agree to the idea of games that restrict gear combinations.
If a Warrior wants to use swords, maces, axes, or w/e, they should be allowed.
If a mage wants to wear plate, they should be allowed.

If someone wants to be a naked fighter, again, I think it should be allowed.

The only reason there can really be a counter arguement, is when the MMO stems from prior games, where there are classes within their lore, that the current MMO is trying to tie in.
So to fit a "RDM" feel, there is only so many thing it can equip, to "feel" like RDM.

But if the MMO didnt have prior games to try and recreate, then there's just no reason to limit the player, other than stat penalties. (Which is imo the only correct way to encourage the proper gear builds.)

[Ayer2015]

I would love this idea.... though many of the animations would look odd.

[JunseiKei]

Idea is for a glam item that can hide the weapon but instead allow the use of your hands to cast. I know this would make it seem like a MNK.. but still this would be a nice touch.

'Cept in some Final Fantasy games, monks, blackbelts, masters or whatever they might have been called in whatever title, got a trait that increased their damage dealt using no weapon at all. FFXIV is built around switching your job based on what weapon you've equipped. If anything, it is extending yet another homage to past games.

I want to say a quest in the thaumaturge class series touches on using their staves as a focal point to channel spells. I like the idea of casting spells without a staff, but at the same time, having those weapons there are iconic in the Final Fantasy franchise (sans monk).

[EdwinLi]

Meh just use FF Mobius Magic use animation since the WoL is constantly casting spells with his left hand and using his right hand for his sword.

[Naunet]

Even if they did go through with it, they'd probably just do the simple task of making the weapon invis, so no actual new animations, which probably wouldn't look ideal.

I'd be totally okay with this!

[Mysticales]

Even invis weapon would be fine. We are at the point in the game where Unique customization are big. Only exception is Yoshis wish that a mage cant hold a PLD sword etc.

[Hamada]

Why was this not an option when they did that to the mnk weapon glam? lol

https://youtu.be/RDNQSJwCzCo?t=90
https://youtu.be/unpWwn00mJs?t=95

That and..

Casting with hands is not a part of Final Fantasy image. The weapon has nearly always been a focus for casting dating back to the very beginning.

I can think of only a handful of exceptions - FF6, FF8, FF11, FF13, However in these games you still equipped caster weapons to amplify your casting power (staves, rods, ect)... except in FF13, which honestly is an outlier to being with.

Don't think you'll make much progress on this request, friend. Additionally, they'd have to invent entirely different animations for all races which is a pretty time intensive project. I'd rather them work on something more meaningful.

https://youtu.be/1sTJ2irHVJg?t=25
(This is perfect btw, I can just see her tapping her foot and acting like that to the comment)
The most iconic BLM in FF like a word with you, so much so it is a BLM Vpose
https://youtu.be/uRglK_hzPmI?t=72

[Mysticales]

RDM... those sword tossing ability... Makes me think of. Yes... weaponless mages would be fun. =p