RDM: You only have yourself to blame, if you expected something else

[Lambdafish]

Didn't Yoshi P say in an interview months ago that he was fully aware that people would be upset no matter how they designed it? I guess here's the proof.

I like the core of RDM in XIV and I feel like future expansions will expand upon the sword play and interactions between white and black magic. As it stands though, this is the closest that a RDM could be thematically in XIV, and I'm impressed with th final result.

[Kacho_Nacho]

"Ranged attacks using magic

Red Magic = Black & White Magic hybrid

Melee attacks using rapier

A hybrid ranged/melee style achieved via high-speed positioning

Deal massive damage by linking multiple spells with
chainspell and following them up with melee attacks"

Red Mage Job Description

That's exactly what we got.

And I love it, an uncomplicated damage dealer who uses an engaging spell casting mechanic to build up power for a devastating melee combo. To me, it's flashy, fun, and distinctive. I don't feel misled at all. I am happy with the red mage we received.