New Gear... for class only? [Glaring Issue] [Request]

[raelee]

I don't understand how anyone responding to this thread would EVER choose a class over a job.

Classes are also meant to be more MALLEABLE. Yes, you can solo seven lvl 50-52 mobs easily as a DRG rather than as a LNC, but it isn't impossible.

Why would you go through the trouble when it's easier on DRG?

While, yes, you have access to more abilities, it's just a hassle.

Archer: While, yes, you do have invigorate, as a bard you also have Paeon. So, there's not real argument there. As a bard, you also have Cure, Stoneskin, Sanguine Right if need be, and raise. You also have Rain of Death as Bard, which is a beast weaponskill. The ONLY stipulation is that it takes 3000 TP. That is the ONLY argument you actually have.

Lancer? Why, god why, would you ever need access to Stoneskin? Dragoon completely destroys everything, plus, as Kira mentioned earlier, you can cure yourself with Dread Spike, plus you have access to Second Wind, which does not really have THAT long of a cooldown. Even at soloing, by the time you'd need it again, it would already be up.

Pug? No, just no.

Thaum: You loose quite a few things going from BLM to Thaum. Freeze, for one. If you're in a small party there is probably going to be a time that you'll want to reduce your hate. Flare. Great AoE.

Conj vs. WHM? Holy! Duh! No, but seriously, if you're in a small party and want to nuke much, just use Shroud of Saints. Reduces enmity. 'Nuff said. Plus, Prescence of Mind if in need for quick spells such as Stoneskin, or of course, Raise. Hell, even Holy.

MRD: They don't get collusion. Who the hell DOESN'T want collusion? o_o

Wait, a LNC aiding people and tanking? I just loled. LNC/DRG is strictly a DD.

Yeah dude, this isn't Tera....