Quote Originally Posted by Dualgunner View Post
If only this game supported JOAT jobs like that.

I have to disagree with you, if only because of how this game works. I like RDM's portrayal in it, even if I have to put up with being raise bot.

Major problem is RDM is closest I can get to being a magic swordsman dps. That's the class fantasy I want. Unfortunately it comes on the same job that you have your own desires for the RDM class fantasy of being a JOAT.
Actually I'm not looking for FFXIV RDM to be JOAT, but more like it's FFXI counterpart, White magic and Black magic spells but doesn't use top tier spells. The problem I have with FFXIV RDM identity is that it's a burst turret with a sword, given the fact that it can cure ( weak one that can't do much anything), it's not much different from summoner as they both can raise, and the other one has a pet. I would like to see RDM identity really shine and able to use both black and white spells and not just all about Damage but Support spells and healing spells. Also red mages ( other Final Fantasy games) are able to use Swords and shields so it's not wrong to be a magical sword man DPS.