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Old 10-05-2006, 04:38 AM   #1 (permalink)
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BLM & Parties.
Hello everyone,

I dunno if this is happening on all servers or just Bahamut, But there seems to be a HUGE amount of BLM's recently... Also after speaking to afew BLM's they have told me they used to wait afew hours for pt's max now there waiting days n days for pt's.....
I was actualy considering changing from SMN to BLM but after hearing all of this info from the BLM's it's put me off big style...

Was wondering what other servers are like with this problem?




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Old 10-05-2006, 04:53 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: BLM & Parties.
yeah, hello ToAU and melee burn.
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Old 10-05-2006, 04:56 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: BLM & Parties.
The BLM forum here has a front page littered with posts like this. BLMs are currently completely unwanted in XP parties aside from manaburns from 62+ (the first level where you can really put a dent in ToAU enemies).


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Old 10-05-2006, 05:52 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: BLM & Parties.
I guess BRDs gonna be in its element with the MeleeBurn pts
>.< there gonna be needed no matter what




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Old 10-05-2006, 06:33 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Re: BLM &amp; Parties.
brd is like the requirement for good PT, past present future.



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Old 10-05-2006, 07:43 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Re: BLM &amp; Parties.
Yeah, I've put levelling BLM on hold for a while. It's true that it's difficult to find parties these days but from Lv60 onwards BLM can solo for fairly good XP in ToAU areas, even though it's slower than a regular XP party.
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Re: BLM &amp; Parties.
Despite the many idiotic moves SE's made in the past move, this is not holding me back. I'll do whatever's necessary to hit 75 with my blm. Period. I don't intend on letting stupid nerfs or updates get in my way.
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Re: BLM &amp; Parties.
Originally Posted by Mog View Post
Despite the many idiotic moves SE's made in the past move, this is not holding me back. I'll do whatever's necessary to hit 75 with my blm. Period. I don't intend on letting stupid nerfs or updates get in my way.
I like that attitude, kupo.



Edit> Oops I gotta say something on topic

OP, The way I see it if you really enjoy the job it's only a matter of time before you get to 75.

Plus if you are just starting with BLM by the time you get to the 60's SE might've already made changes to improve BLM's situation with xp parties. ^^



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Re: BLM &amp; Parties.
Its not brilliant on Bahamut, but I am managing to move forward at a reasonable pace - 63-68 mainly soloing (apart from an idiot who invited me to a party on colibri). I have a duo partner from now on though, so even easier.

Its what you make it - its not easy, but screw SE and their TP burn parties, I want 75 blm, and I am gonna get it.





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Re: BLM &amp; Parties.
Originally Posted by Kirsteena View Post
Its what you make it - its not easy, but screw SE and their TP burn parties, I want 75 blm, and I am gonna get it.
Great minds think alike, Kirsteena.
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Re: BLM &amp; Parties.
Don't let what people tell you about blm stop you. The only reason I am going slower than I was is because I am waiting on my duo partner - he is NA, I am EU (though both in same ls) - we duo for a few hours whenever we can. It suits us.

It also gives me time to merit inbetwen for the 8574624987609 merits I need...





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