Last straw

[NoctisUmbra]

Corrderio...

Whatever it is you're having, I want some too. Where can I find something that can make someone so delusional?

The classes are balanced to a sufficient degree. The community enforces status quo "rules" to not deal with n00bs. This is not something SE can fix - they can only discourage it. Discourage it they have.

Jobs will change everything there is about endgame Full Party content. It's the reason for their implementation.

[Coldfire]

What's so special about "Jobs" that everyone is like "They will change the whole game!"?

[AdvancedWind]

What's so special about "Jobs" that everyone is like "They will change the whole game!"?

Job specific gear, abilities and stat changes?

Granted, will not "change the whole game", but will surely affect high level party play / "endgame"

[Betelgeuzah]

What's so special about "Jobs" that everyone is like "They will change the whole game!"?

They will change how Archer plays, differentiating itself from the rest of the DPS classes by becoming a buffer.

The rest of the DPS Jobs are still a question mark, but the most obvious current flaw of ARC dominancy over short-range DPS taken care of.

[Yonnji]

They will change how Archer plays, differentiating itself from the rest of the DPS classes by becoming a buffer.

The rest of the DPS Jobs are still a question mark, but the most obvious current flaw of ARC dominancy over short-range DPS taken care of.

Unfortunately for you, some ARCs out there are planning to just keep shooting arrows, instead of turning selves into an MP/HP bitch for your party. Shocking, ain't it?

[Betelgeuzah]

Unfortunately for you, some ARCs out there are planning to just keep shooting arrows, instead of turning selves into an MP/HP bitch for your party. Shocking, ain't it?

Unfortunately for me? Other Jobs will do more damage and ARC's only saving grace is not being utilized.

They can keep being stubborn, it makes me wonder though- who would be dumb enough to invite a subpar DD with no other redeeming qualities? Unfortunately for people like them, for the reasons stated above I'm not going to do so. Shocking, ain't it?

Actually, it may be more likely that I will be the Bard doing my job properly and getting invited while laughing at the princess Archers who have to beg to be able to participate. So unfortunate for me.

[Bowen]

Unfortunately for me? Other Jobs will do more damage and ARC's only saving grace is not being utilized.

They can keep being stubborn, it makes me wonder though- who would be dumb enough to invite a subpar DD with no other redeeming qualities? Unfortunately for people like them, for the reasons stated above I'm not going to do so. Shocking, ain't it?

Actually, it may be more likely that I will be the Bard doing my job properly and getting invited while laughing at the princess Archers who have to beg to be able to participate. I am so unfortunate.

Wait a moment, I just realized something. Name: Captain Madagascar World: Selbina MRD: 26 MRD: 8
Hmmmm Interesting. . .
Though your point still stands.

[Fated]

Unfortunately for you, some ARCs out there are planning to just keep shooting arrows, instead of turning selves into an MP/HP bitch for your party. Shocking, ain't it?

Welcome to FFXIV, this is not FFXI.

We don't know how Bard even works yet. For all you know, you're going to hit one button to pop a 2 minute duration song and then go right back to your damage dealing rotation the way you've been doing.

[NoctisUmbra]

Unfortunately for you, some ARCs out there are planning to just keep shooting arrows, instead of turning selves into an MP/HP bitch for your party. Shocking, ain't it?

So a class with sub-par DPS compared to other classes - let alone their empowered Jobs - as opposed to a highly desirable buffing Job with unique buffs unavailable through other means that can also put out equal or higher DPS than it's class counterpart?

Good luck getting into any Full Party of Jobs with that attitude. ARC isn't getting a DPS focused Job. If you leveled ARC to DPS only, you've been informed well in advance that the first Job being released for it is not a DPS-centric one. Perhaps, and this is likely, they will implement a Sniper/Ranger Job accessible by ARC in the future, but be forewarned that this is not a situation one can best by perseverance.

You simply will not be welcome in any competitive Full Party tackling endgame content after 1.21 on ARC. Plain and simple.

[Yonnji]

Perhaps, and this is likely, they will implement a Sniper/Ranger Job accessible by ARC in the future, but be forewarned that this is not a situation one can best by perseverance.

It is the situation one can vote with his wallet. If SE can't give me a dedicated ranged DD job, I can always bid them adieu. And I won't be alone.

You simply will not be welcome in any competitive Full Party tackling endgame content after 1.21 on ARC. Plain and simple.

What endgame? Besides, since the last update ARC are doing quite nicely in Ifrit fight. And are actively sought after for Moogle King. You should try to keep up with the latest news.