Red Mage "better"??

[Leidiriv]

News Flash! RDM is not supposed to be a superior Dps class. #1 it’s super easy and #2 it’s a support dps

so... if RDM is super easy why does it have the second highest DPS variance according to FFlogs, right behind BLM? Also, the support DPS argument falls apart when you consider how massively SMN was buffed in this last patch. Not that I agree with how much SMN was buffed, since total rDPS contribution between the classes should be within like 200 of each other at the highest end but eh.

Also, the buffs to RDM were pretty massive in their own right as I mentioned in previous posts.

[Writheheart]

so... if RDM is super easy why does it have the second highest DPS variance according to FFlogs, right behind BLM?

I messed up before & didn't quote lol, didn't know how to fix
just for my own clarification, as I had put off RDM because of perceived easiness despite it being my favourite FF flavoured job, bar none; this variance is essentially the difference between getting down the basics and then mastering the job? (alongside doing a big boss battle of course lol). that is to say, despite the rotation being easy to get into, once you get it down you can learn some tricks to raise the skill ceiling, and it isn't quite as easy to play at the highest of percentiles?
your comment really super caught my eye, kinda wish I could PM you and not sound stupid in public but oh well lolo. I'd super appreciate a reply! frankly this would solve my forever swappin' and changin' main Job issue haha