More "Active" Healing Class

[Mychael]

Hello everyone. ^^


I would like to see SE implement a more "active" healing class than what XI had. If you've watched the opening video, do you notice how that lalafell runs up and throws up a shield around a character? I think things like that would be so much nicer than simply standing at max distance and throwing off heals. Not that I want to see a "healing" class capable of tanking with its shielding abilities, but I'd like to see some abilities that make a mage class that can actually get into their job. I was a WHM for years in XI and one of the things I hated the most was how removed I felt from everything--especially endgame content where I was required to stay outside the alliance until drops fell. I would love to see them add content that actually draws a mage class into the heart of the battle, or at least requires more involvement than standing back and hitting F-keys and macros. Maybe this could be a separate job from the typical "White Mage"--an entire job dedicated to preventative abilities. It would certainly be interesting if a skillful player was able to throw up wards every time a mob started to charge a move. Obviously these couldn't be failsafe (or a very skilled player could easily be overpowered in a normally-hard fight), and should only last a short time (again, like the shield in the opening video). Or, they could just be some moves for the regular healing class.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

If you don't know what I'm talking about, look at the opening cinematic. It should link to the right time, but if not, jump to 2:06ish. Also, check out the [SPOILER ALERT] Cutscene from Futures Perfect--around 25 seconds.

[Bowen]

That lightning shield that was used in MANY CS and previews?

DO WANT.

Though, after I have seen that cat lady with her illusions and telekenisis, I would think an Illusionist/Phsycic job for CNj would be in order.

[Mychael]

That lightning shield that was used in MANY CS and previews?

DO WANT.

Though, after I have seen that cat lady with her illusions and telekenisis, I would think an Illusionist/Phsycic job for CNj would be in order.

Would be awesome. I never really paid attention to that miqo'te until I did Futures Perfect (last storyline quest so far), but dang. She kicks booty. :P If players could do anything like that...

The problem with all of this is that it requires a good connection, and people playing on slower internet (or heaven forbid, dialup) would probably be unable to play this job. I know that sucks, but I've always wanted something like this. ;;

If you guys don't know what we're talking about, look at the opening cinematic. It should link to the right time, but if not, jump to 2:06ish.

[Bowen]

POSSIBLE SPOILERS
Also, when I was referring to the illusions, it was from the LL GC quest that you had to do before choosing your GC.
Oh, and the telekenisis is from the end of the R 46 missions.

[Mychael]

POSSIBLE SPOILERS
Also, when I was referring to the illusions, it was from the LL GC quest that you had to do before choosing your GC.
Oh, and the telekenisis is from the end of the R 46 missions.

Updated the OP with links to the Futures Perfect CS as well. ^^

[Cedri]

What Mychael is thinking about is a class from Tactics, the Bishop. Healing magic abilities while casting barrier and holy to sway the battle in their favor.

[Mychael]

POSSIBLE SPOILERS
Also, when I was referring to the illusions, it was from the LL GC quest that you had to do before choosing your GC.
Oh, and the telekenisis is from the end of the R 46 missions.

Was this the "illusionist" bit you were thinking of, Bowen? How do you think that could fit into battle? o= I can think of a few tricks, but not sure how that could work. In PvP the uses are incredible, but PvE I can't think of too many. ^^;

[Bowen]

Was this the "illusionist" bit you were thinking of, Bowen? How do you think that could fit into battle? o= I can think of a few tricks, but not sure how that could work. In PvP the uses are incredible, but PvE I can't think of too many. ^^;

Uh my YouTube is not working ATM. . . But, if it is the scene where she makes a bunch of copies of herself then yes!
I was thinking it would be a decoy type of move. Example: uses clone to send a moogle locked on to one other party member run to the other side of the ring. Drawback: Once the spell wears off, the moogles hate would be directed at you. (The Illusionist)
Or something like that.

[Mychael]

Uh my YouTube is not working ATM. . . But, if it is the scene where she makes a bunch of copies of herself then yes!
I was thinking it would be a decoy type of move. Example: uses clone to send a moogle locked on to one other party member run to the other side of the ring. Drawback: Once the spell wears off, the moogles hate would be directed at you. (The Illusionist)
Or something like that.

Yup, that's what it was. What you're suggesting would be incredible. I hope they at least consider something like this. ^^

[Bowen]

Yup, that's what it was. What you're suggesting would be incredible. I hope they at least consider something like this. ^^

YouTube is working now so I saw it and yes, that was the one.