Questions, opinions, and.....stuff...

[Dennarai]

This is my first post here so, heh. Hi!

Im just curious about the Red Mage class and some other things, so if people would be willing to answer my questions it would be greatly appreciated! ^_^ Well anyways...

Im going to start out as a Red Mage and I want to know a few things about it as a class and sub-class. Im thinking I will get it to a decent level like 50-55. Then switch over to a White Mage and sub-class Red.

1) If I learn a spell as a Red Mage, for example, will it carry over to a white mage? or will I have to learn it individually for each class? This pertaining to pretty much all abilities, that more than one class can use.

2) Are Red Mages very good at being a support? I want to be able to just cure and buff everyone I see at least decently well.

3) Will the Red Mage being subbed improve my abilities as a White Mage or will it average them?

4) Are Red Mages a high demand type of class or is it one that not many want in a party?

5) What is everyones opinion as a Red Mage as a starter class?

Well, as I get more questions, ill post them up later, and if there has been a subject posted up like this before and I missed it. Im terribly sorry. Just gimme a link and ill be happy! ^_^ Thanks again!

[Wrath]

I'll answer what I can

1) If I learn a spell as a Red Mage, for example, will it carry over to a white mage? or will I have to learn it individually for each class? This pertaining to pretty much all abilities, that more than one class can use.

- Once you learn a spell, you can use it after you change to another job, as long as you mean the level requirements and job requirements.

2) Are Red Mages very good at being a support? I want to be able to just cure and buff everyone I see at least decently well.

- You get all the Protects, Shells, Haste and stuff, but you dont get the -ra versions for Protect and Shell like a WHM so its faster for them to cast it.

3) Will the Red Mage being subbed improve my abilities as a White Mage or will it average them?

- Subbing something can only help your job. Red Mage is a good sub for White Mage, but to me Black is better. Though I prefer subbing RDM to BLM...

4) Are Red Mages a high demand type of class or is it one that not many want in a party?

- I would say they are

5) What is everyones opinion as a Red Mage as a starter class?

- Great class to start as, very fun.

[Chucklez_1]

1) Yes it will carry over the white mages w/ some exceptions. Spells must be usable by whms. If not, whm must sub rdm (or blm since half of the spells rdm gets are blm spells) and ur rdm sub must be leveled enough to use rdm or blm only spells. All spells and abilities acquired will not disappear if you change jobs.

2) Erm...depends on your job. Rdms are not the best support job really (that's where ninja's debuff and brds' group support comes in). If you want to be a good group support, sub whm and have all -ra and status remover spells. Or you can sub blm for better debuffers. Atm, I'm thinking of going rdm/brd and test this out.

3) Since it's a mage job, yes it will. Although preferably, you should sub blm. They provide more mp and magic compared to rdms. Rdm and whms have a lot of similar spells.

4) High demand. 'nuff said. With a good reputation, you're more wanted.

5) Best job to start off since you pretty much have almost the same stats as a warrior but w/ magic. You can solo easily 'till lvl 13.

[Dennarai]

Thanks! That helps alot, I actually just bought the game itself last night and am currently patching it up. How many times a month do they patch this game anyways? I started downloading the FFXI patch at midnight after the long-haul of PlayOnline patching and im at 80% right now... So, yick. But I hope to see myself on one of your servers! ^_^ Red Mage class here I come!

[Discordian]

Recently there's been a major update every other month so its progressing quite well.