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

[Mysticales]

Just a thought I would really like.. Not every mage in the world of fantasy or even Final Fantasy, needed a staff or wand to cast spells. So why do we?

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.

Even in FFXI the WHMs didnt use the staff to cast. We channeled it and then released.


Or for others who would love a RDM Elf or Au Ra type idea...

[Synrin]

I support the idea for all casters. Where do I sign?

[Belhi]

They would have to give BLM and RDM entirely new animation sets for their spells. That is a lot of work. WHM could probably be adapted since its uses on hand to cast already but it might look a bit weird for some spells without a new animation set.

Either way it's quite a lot of extra work for only a handful of the jobs. I don't think its likely.

[Pence]

They would have to give BLM and RDM entirely new animation sets for their spells. That is a lot of work. WHM could probably be adapted since its uses on hand to cast already but it might look a bit weird for some spells without a new animation set.

Either way it's quite a lot of extra work for only a handful of the jobs. I don't think its likely.

This. MNK/PLD can get away with their invisible weapons because it does not alter their animations. What is being asked for is way too much. Never going to happen.

[Klongol]

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.

[Seraph]

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

[MagiusNecros]

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.

FF1 primarily used their hands to cast spells. Weapon only came out when you used it to attack directly. Try again.

XIV implementing Emperor's New Caster weapon should be entirely feasible.

[Ferrasper]

I would love it if they added finger snapping animations like this

[Synrin]

I would love it if they added finger snapping animations like this

What I feel like doing to these forums after reading all the 'obligatory sorry but not going to happen' posts that keep getting posted and posted...

[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