More PLDs on the Horizon?

[Norelco]

Now that PLDs are gaining Raise at 50 and other goodies, and that NIN tanks are basically getting nerfed somewhat, do you foresee an influx of new Paladins?

I play Paladin because I LOVE to tank. Even when I took DRK to 44 I had to resist the urge to use "Provoke", so I smartened up and just switched to PLD.

I'm just worried that people will become a PLD because they supposedly get tons of invites.

What do you think?

p.s. On a side note...I received 2 /tells yesterday from different players saying I'm one of the best PLDs they have ever played with. Which is quite shocking to me, I'm just doing my job. Are there alot of PLDs out there that are just gliding their way through? I guess that's true for any job though.

[Biterman]

Not really. Seeing how a NIN plays, I doubt they will switch to PLD.
NIN tank is not dead yet, its obvious this new AOE thing can somewhat screw them over, but if they also get Utsu:San that can compensate for some of the loss. Mostly its wait and see, then test the 'nerfs' along whatever else they get and see to what extend they can tank. The only thing that 'bothers' me is how some NIN proclaim they are the better tank and threat this AOE thing like it was nothing.

PLD can 'glide' thru the first 45 levels, at 37 flash makes it even easier to hold hate. However, we get a slap in the face around lvl 49 to 56-58 when pretty much any meele with good equip or BLM with ancient magic burst can strip hate from you like it is nothing. Once you start getting your AF pieces things slowly go back to 'normal'.

You should read this thread:
http://www.ffxionline.com/forums/sho...threadid=46055

One of the reasons why some/many PLD quit around level 50 is because they cannot believe how hard it can be to hold hate and simply lose faith in the job and refuse to adapt.

Skill will always be your best bet. Remember, a monkey cant do your job, but its not rocket science either. (But I suppose a monkey can do a better job than some PLD out there)

[Thoronas]

What always shocked the hell out of me was when I'd get into a party and some rng would spam massive damage and pull hate. So I'd run in front of them and use Cover.

After the battle the party would be like "Wow you use cover? You're the best pld we've ptd with." This would be at lvl 40+ :sweat: :sweat:

So yeah some plds are just lazy I think. That or don't understand what their job is supposed to be.

I hope there isnt an influx of new plds because the vast majority of them probably won't play the job the way you're supposed to.

[Damane]

Re: More PLDs on the Horizon?

Originally posted by Norelco

p.s. On a side note...I received 2 /tells yesterday from different players saying I'm one of the best PLDs they have ever played with. Which is quite shocking to me, I'm just doing my job. Are there alot of PLDs out there that are just gliding their way through? I guess that's true for any job though.

honestly? People say taht to me too, since I dont pt much with other pld, I get the feeling many many pld are just a pain for PT. I heard alot of PT member talking about PLD they had 20 minutes before I arrived and PT was going to start good. I heard some points:
-the bad pld useing too much mp, thus overhating, thus beeing not able to chain because of low mp after fight (I have seen that in action... the order in PT is allways to chain ^^ some dont get it)
-the bad ones not knowing there abilitys (like cover and so on, rng was upset because the pld before me didnt use his Abilitys thus resulting in the rngs death)
-the bad ones almost not cureing themself... meaning letting the hate float to the mages, till one dies and then saying that "Dont nuke blm" or so ; ;
-and the ones with horrible +STR or DEX equipment
PS: I am lvl 59 and this pld are in my lvl range!)

And no I wouldnt want to have more pld on the way if they cant play the job even at past lvl 50. PLDs are enough getting avoided from PTs, because people are ruining our job not knowing how to play it... (and besides I have allready like 15 competitors in my lvl range, more competition NO THANKS^^)