Quote Originally Posted by C56 View Post
The only thing is if they add another buffer class, what is bard suppose to do? I decided to be one cause I liked how useful i felt in XI but there pretty useless in this game -_-
it only matters if it overlaps bards buffs. and bard doesn't heal.

i could see time mage as a buffer/backup heal class or buffer/enfeebler class that could enhance healing without directly healing. haste the whm, they can get more heals off, etc. or apply a buff that increase generation abilities of mp/tp/hp (invigorate, second wind, etc.) cast slow on the enemy to reduce the amount of damage they can do. etc.

redmage could debuff the accuracy or attack of a mob, and mitigate incoming damage. debuff defense of mob to decrease amount of time needed to fight, effectively reducing the amount of heals you need to do. and have access to lower level cure spells to help supplement heals.

Scholar could have an ability that increases block/parry/evasion rate against a certain mob by 'analyzing' a target.

Orator could tell you an epic tail that pumps you up, increasing your pain threshold and provide a temporary buff to maximum HP. (or alchemists can brew a potion to do the same)

there are a lot of options available. the possibilities are endless. i wouldn't want to see another main healer because of elitist mentality that tends to go around. 'need whm for this battle, smn heals too weak' or some other such nonsense. we have a healer class. it's good at it. why give it competition? All of the DD classes do the same thing, deal damage, but they are executed very differently. WAR doubles as a tank, MNK exploits elemental weakness to a degree, etc. etc.