Beastnaster feedback post-release

[Destati]

I was really looking forward to BST and it kills me to say that it doesn't really feel that it was worth the wait. As of last night I have reached level 50, have 47/50 beasts, and have cleared the first Crucible board (I have tried the second crucible board but wiped a few rounds in).

By far my biggest complaint is the lack of healing BST has access to. It really sucks that none of the beasts can heal outside of (and please correct me if I'm wrong) tiny drains and the like, and god forbid you push the wrong Borrow/Tempered Release button by accident in a fight. I was expecting BST to work a little more like the chocobo system in that you have the monsters set as different roles (and I also had the impression that in instances/the Crucible you could have more than one out like a party).

I understand that this probably because of how the Crucible works but 1) it really sucks not having the ability to heal in dungeons (at least having a chocobo helps somewhat in the overworld) and 2) I think the healing limitations should mainly be for the optional boards and not the ones required for story? Idk maybe it won't be an issue after leveling up beast ranks but it feels demoralizing not being able to recover at all during a fight.

We need role actions, give us Second Wind at least. Or make BST-exclusive role actions that are the same but with higher cooldowns or something so we're not entirely out of luck.

TP is also a nightmare to build up as many have said. Sure you can use Rally/Rallying Cheer. The way the combos work and display on the UI is also a bit perplexing to me (and as with many other things in the game, very poorly explained).It feels like the big burst/combo ought to rotate in a circle around the compass and maybe that's what it will eventually build up to in future updates but as it stands right now it feels awkward and incomplete.

The beast glamour system is disappointing, the quest made it sound like we could be going out in the overworld or dungeons to find palette swaps (unlocking them in the same way we would capture them) but... they're just tied to Crucible, and only one each. Why couldn't it be both? Incentivize exploration and customization by finding our favorite palette swaps of the monsters in the world and have some exclusive recolors from the Crucible.

One last thing I'll say. Let BLU and BST do Deep Dungeons already. Jobs have their own leaderboard anyway and most of the rewards have been made available through other means since, is it really that unfair to let them play and mess around in there?

Overall I'm a bit disappointed in the execution and I hope they'll be looking at feedback and make adjustments without overcorrecting. I also hope that the next update will be more than 10 levels so it doesn't take forever for them to get to later expansions.

Monsters I really want in future updates:

• Jackal (DEEPLY baffled that it wasn't part of the starting lineup)
• Basilisk/Peiste (Same as
• Manticore
• Feral/Baritine Crocs
• Sasquatch
• Draco
• Warg
• Fenrir/Hoarhounds
• Gravekeeper/Corse
• Phantom
• Wraith
• Tiger
• Deathgaze

[DiaDeem]

While I love running around with two Sprigans following me, half the time I feel that I'm doing a lot of work for what's probably a Monster Ability set to a single BLU button, and then I just wish I was playing that instead because I can mix a bunch of stuff rather than using just three mons.

I don't dislike it, but I think I still enjoy BLU better.

[AyaMinn]

I think the fact that you have to run with a chocobo just to remain alive (something that has nothing to do with the class) is all that needs to be said about how poorly designed/neglected BST is.

It had so much potential. Needless to say I'm disappointed.

[DisgracedDairy]

I like how half of the comments on this particular thread are 'Well, I enjoyed it!"

[Pricia]

My only gripe with BST is that our pets don’t have roles. I wish we had tank/dps/healer/support roles for our pets.

At least for soloing dungeons this will be so much better.

There's no reason whatsoever to solo dungeons though once you have the beasts, and it's definitely not the best way to do it either.

[CidHeiral]

I think the fact that you have to run with a chocobo just to remain alive (something that has nothing to do with the class) is all that needs to be said about how poorly designed/neglected BST is.

There are multiple beasts that allow you to crowd control groups of mobs forever and nuke them down. You do not have to run with a chocobo to stay alive.

[Pricia]

Oh man the RNG for rewards/merchants is driving me nuts. A bit tough to clear a board when you get NO healing items. I end up having to get the beasts to tank 90% of the time.

[Arkdra]

My biggest issue is it being a fixed board it's f boring running the same bored on loop I was hoping it'd be Rogue like in more than just gear obtaining & would randomize the mobs & bosses.

Agreed. For the amount of grinding they expect you to do to level pets, it's insane that this roguelight mode isn't actually all that much like a roguelight.

[SkankyRoe]

3rd board does too.

Oh that's good to hear cuz I just wanna get the story done so I don't have to ever touch Crucible again.

[Aco505]

There are multiple beasts that allow you to crowd control groups of mobs forever and nuke them down. You do not have to run with a chocobo to stay alive.

The main issue is bosses (in dungeons), since not all are weak to doom and even if they are you're just trying the RNG over and over. The job has less solo potential and seems purely designed for the Crucible. The Crucible is great but it'd be good if the job could do more. There's also no group content (yet) in spite of having a lot of synergistic abilities.