When do you think we will see Geomancer?

[GrimGale]

Blue Mage as a caster-tank. I would extend the blue magic effects to not only make it as to be able to cast iconic monster spells but also include the ability to transform into specific monsters for extra mitigation or damage.

We coupd have a transformation job like druids in WoW.
Also transformation is a staple of the series with Vincent's limit breaks, Terra's trance or the Morpho class in FFTA.

[basketofseals]

The fact that RDM also has access to the same elements, to be honest, works against the argument. It means elemental magic is not exclusive to White Mages/Conjurers.

The thing is what makes Geo is notable is the elements it uses. Geo's unique mechanic, abilities depending on terrain, would not work in an MMO. What made RDM notable was that it's a JoAT, which they did surprisingly well with.

[Ogulbuk]

Geo already works in an MMO, XI. Not saying it has to work the same way, but it work.

The biggest flaw about having it in this game is I predict it would most likely be a DPS Mage with spells like Eartquake.

Btw, no, a RDM is not a jack of all trades. It's pretty much one of the best DPS jobs that hapens to also heal very well. It's a king of a trade with amateurship in healing.

[Nuach]

While this is purely my understanding of the situation, I thought I'd go make a concise and helpful infographic for Geomancer, Time Mage and possibly in the future, Gambler.

[deusdormit]

Actually i would like geomancer as the first caster melee. Kinda working like bard where you can set up a terrain in a circle that you can cycle like songs that does damage when cast/over time except you can set up 2 fields at a time and teleport between the 2 acting as a gap closer/jumpback. However everytime you set down a new field, like bard it has to be off cooldown which starts counting once the field dissapates. It sounds complicated but actually mechanically it would work really smooth and it would always keep me busy slightly changing how my rotation works depending what terrain im standing in. Probably the terrains would run along the lines of rocky, icy, volcanic, watery, grassy? I dunno

[deusdormit]

Melee caster as in magical damage close range only to clarify

[deusdormit]

Sorry on a roll now but volcanic could be damage over time, watery one big hit when laid down, grassy(wind dmg terrain) could be a weak heal over time, icy could not do anything but give you a weak long range combo. I know it seems like but if ice is long range why would you ever dissipate it as your second terrain? Well you could put the volcanic damage over time terrain on a mob while you attack the boss or put a grassy terrain in the back in preparation for a phase change attack for everyone to be ready to stand in. Sorry. Ok. Ill shut up now

[Victoria_Silverdawn]

If anyone actually played the Astro story... it's basically AST with WHM attacks... not to mention it will probably show up in future quest... the lore they set up for xiv world is they use earth, wind, water... and they wouldn't reveal a new job right away in a expansion... they would reveal it through MSQ, not a side quest for a different job... and basing any job in here from any game doesn't help besides the basic abilities... how a geomancer works in other games, might not work here.... that's why blue Mage has been a challenge to add until now when they have been adding nothing but jobs, not classes.

[GavynG]

Dunno, but waiting another 2 years for a chance of any of your favorite jobs being added is annoying. Balance be damned.

IMO early releases on jobs are better for balance in the long run. Earlier feedback. Earlier changes. Keeps people interested in the game, too. HW felt like a chore after the first year for me.

Give me Blue Mage and I'll be subbed forever. :P

But on topic... The AST quests for GEO mentioned them coming "in a few summers" so I'd guess they'll probably add it with the next expansion. I'll admit I'm pretty interested in it actually.

[Kacho_Nacho]

Geo already works in an MMO, XI. Not saying it has to work the same way, but it work.

The biggest flaw about having it in this game is I predict it would most likely be a DPS Mage with spells like Eartquake.

Btw, no, a RDM is not a jack of all trades. It's pretty much one of the best DPS jobs that hapens to also heal very well. It's a king of a trade with amateurship in healing.

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You may wish to reconsider your opinion of Red Mages. They are nowhere near the powerhouse people keep making them out to be.