Re: So you think BRD, COR and RDM don't need further adjustments, eh?
agreed :D
I hit 75 on BRD back in early 2005, and I loved every minute of that job. I don't participate in end game; so sadly, the only thing I do on BRD now is is horde merits for other jobs.
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This is the biggest issue; all the "in" jobs at various points in time were because of this. First one I can remember is Penta-spamming DRG's. At one point you couldn't walk two steps without tripping over a RNG/NIN. Then, the "throw as many BLM's as you can at at a problem" solution became popular. Now-a-days, "Spampage" parties are all over.
People love big numbers; that's what it boils down to. DRG's would land nice penta-damage and instantly have 60% TP, then do it all over again in 20 seconds until that got adjusted. RNG's used to TP like crazy with daggers, and then pop off a high damage ranged weapon skill before they had to worry about their positioning. BLM = BOOM! .
You don't see big numbers Enfeebling/Enhancing. You will see party members say: "Whoa! Nice Rampage." When was the last time you saw a party member say: "That sure was an awesome Protect,"? or "Holy Cow! Did you see that Ballad?"
I think SE definitely made a step in the right direction with COR. You have a support class that can supplement those duties with some decent damage.
Edit:
I think COR still needs a little work though. First, it just needs a little more exposure, and that will take time. Secondly, they need more access to ranged weapons.
I unlocked COR, and then was disappointed that I couldn't touch a ranged weapon until 15. Then, on top of that, it isn't even advisable to use such weapons until the 20's (from what I've read). I think this is where crossbows could come into the mix. Nonetheless, I started leveling it; once I got Phantom Roll, I loved it.
Originally posted by omg...
Originally posted by omg...
Originally posted by Karinya
This is the biggest issue; all the "in" jobs at various points in time were because of this. First one I can remember is Penta-spamming DRG's. At one point you couldn't walk two steps without tripping over a RNG/NIN. Then, the "throw as many BLM's as you can at at a problem" solution became popular. Now-a-days, "Spampage" parties are all over.
People love big numbers; that's what it boils down to. DRG's would land nice penta-damage and instantly have 60% TP, then do it all over again in 20 seconds until that got adjusted. RNG's used to TP like crazy with daggers, and then pop off a high damage ranged weapon skill before they had to worry about their positioning. BLM = BOOM! .
You don't see big numbers Enfeebling/Enhancing. You will see party members say: "Whoa! Nice Rampage." When was the last time you saw a party member say: "That sure was an awesome Protect,"? or "Holy Cow! Did you see that Ballad?"
I think SE definitely made a step in the right direction with COR. You have a support class that can supplement those duties with some decent damage.
Edit:
I think COR still needs a little work though. First, it just needs a little more exposure, and that will take time. Secondly, they need more access to ranged weapons.
I unlocked COR, and then was disappointed that I couldn't touch a ranged weapon until 15. Then, on top of that, it isn't even advisable to use such weapons until the 20's (from what I've read). I think this is where crossbows could come into the mix. Nonetheless, I started leveling it; once I got Phantom Roll, I loved it.
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