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How does archer stack up against summoner? I just hit 30 and got summoner but I'm really just not liking the DOT style of the class at all. I'll probably just level it later as a SCH with faster queues. This is my first char. I have THM at 15 as well, so I might do that instead, but archer might be easier for solo play.
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If you're ranking them in terms of how much they're wanted for raids, BRD is #1 among dps and SMN is currently last.
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Jan 16, 2015 21:58
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Bard has lower damage but significantly higher raid utility with their buffing songs and their ability to apply DPS while handling mechanics.
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Jan 16, 2015 21:58
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queeb posted:How does archer stack up against summoner? I just hit 30 and got summoner but I'm really just not liking the DOT style of the class at all. I'll probably just level it later as a SCH with faster queues. This is my first char. I have THM at 15 as well, so I might do that instead, but archer might be easier for solo play. Bard is also a dot class 
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Jan 16, 2015 22:30
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queeb posted:This is my first char. I have THM at 15 as well, so I might do that instead, but archer might be easier for solo play. Algid posted:If you're ranking them in terms of how much they're wanted for raids, BRD is #1 among dps and SMN is currently last. No he's not asking that. Play whatever you want. You have to level up Archer a bit to get raging strikes anyway for SMN so you might as well see if you like it better.
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Jan 16, 2015 22:30
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If you don't like dots you're going to have a rough time on most classes because every dps except black mage has at least two dots
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Jan 16, 2015 22:39
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DarkstarIV posted:With the patch notes being released, its time for another official forum safari!! There are times I regret not still being some anonymous dude and thus can't completely flip out at this kind of idiot
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Jan 16, 2015 23:01
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SpaceDrake posted:There are times I regret not still being some anonymous dude and thus can't completely flip out at this kind of idiot Are you like an OF superstar or something? Not being sarcastic, genuine question.
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Jan 16, 2015 23:03
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Stufoo posted:Oh yeah, never not use your Jobstone. I disagree in the case of Marauder. The extra tp, dps cooldownS, and the availability of a slow debuff more than make up for the jobstone buff. No feeling in the world like popping 5 dps buffs, holmganging a healer, then completely wrecking them 
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Jan 16, 2015 23:03
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SpaceDrake posted:There are times I regret not still being some anonymous dude and thus can't completely flip out at this kind of idiot just tag all the bad threads with #rekt #tears #ho
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Jan 16, 2015 23:04
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drunk asian neighbor posted:Are you like an OF superstar or something? No, I'm (ostensibly) an Actual Industry Professional so I actually need to watch my behavior and maintain decorum in online settings in general  the travails of working in the games industry and not being anonymous!Kagemusha posted:The title or achievement you get is "Ichiban" as well. I wanted to bonk Koji on the head the instant I saw that achievement. Some puns simply go too far. ilifinicus posted:just tag all the bad threads with #rekt #tears #ho don't tempt me
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Jan 16, 2015 23:05
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drunk asian neighbor posted:Are you like an OF superstar or something? Spacedrake is a successful games man and we like having him around. His most well known work is probably on Recettear
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Jan 16, 2015 23:06
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Boten Anna posted:I disagree in the case of Marauder. The extra tp, dps cooldownS, and the availability of a slow debuff more than make up for the jobstone buff. http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/fadf2b32981eb251c1d852a50cd25e9c20c4849c#battle Jobless characters are kind of poo poo in PvP post-2.4 alterations due to how stats are adjusted in PvP based on Job or lack thereof. The extra DPS cooldowns are unlikely to make up for the permanent always up 10% DPS buff Warriors receive in addition to reduced incoming damage.
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RuanGacho posted:Spacedrake is a successful games man and we like having him around. His most well known work is probably on Recettear Oh, neat!
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Jan 16, 2015 23:07
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Doublestep posted:You want VIT jewelry with Crit and Parry/Det on it I believe My FC tells me that the scaling on Parry means it's always a garbage stat on any gear. Is it different in PvP? Or is the math wrong?
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Captain Oblivious posted:http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/fadf2b32981eb251c1d852a50cd25e9c20c4849c#battle I havent done a lot of frontlines in 2.4 admittedly, but I've done some, and it still seems viable, but that does explain why I wasn't hitting the 11:1 k/d streaks I was in 2.3 so easily. Damage is so bursty in PvP though that the extra cooldowns may actually make up for that 10%, however. The war/mrd day job is more annoying healers than dpsing, and the lnc crosclass that does slow is a nice addition to that toolkit, as is actually being able to sprint after the mages because you have 2 tp refreshes. I guess I'll have to play both after the patch for a while and see what works!
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Jan 16, 2015 23:18
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How is participation for tanks calculated in fates? Is it based on damage done like DPS or can I just rack up a ton of threat with flash and get gold?
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Jan 16, 2015 23:25
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Verranicus posted:How is participation for tanks calculated in fates? Is it based on damage done like DPS or can I just rack up a ton of threat with flash and get gold? You must deal damage at least once in order to be flagged for credit. Once you do, though, you can just flash all day and get all the gold.
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Jan 16, 2015 23:27
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SpaceDrake posted:You must deal damage at least once in order to be flagged for credit. Once you do, though, you can just flash all day and get all the gold. Thank you. This is great.
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Jan 16, 2015 23:30
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Is it different by class role? Because you not only can get credit for a FATE by solely healing, you can do it by healing without bothering to level sync. Throw Regen on a bunch of level 30s, tank the FATE mobs, get gold.
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Jan 16, 2015 23:35
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You don't need to do damage to get fate contribution. You just need emnity so just mashing flash works.
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Jan 16, 2015 23:37
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kafziel posted:My FC tells me that the scaling on Parry means it's always a garbage stat on any gear. Is it different in PvP? Or is the math wrong? We aren't talking about tanks. The extra mitigation from parry is Nice To Have on healers since you're wearing vit jewelry anyway Don't go marauder in PvP unless you enjoy getting burned down faster than a black mage while doing less damage than warrior or paladin Doublestep fucked around with this message at 23:51 on Jan 16, 2015 |
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Jan 16, 2015 23:48
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Eej posted:You don't need to do damage to get fate contribution. You just need emnity so just mashing flash works. Does this work even when you're not in a party and the mobs have been tagged by someone else?
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Jan 16, 2015 23:53
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Fate participation is purely enmity based for all roles, regardless of party membership. Same with hunt credit.
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Jan 16, 2015 23:57
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oops think i was wrong @ that image i posted earlier. http://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/25m4v8/chinese_style_boss_the_year_beast_revealed/
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someone noticed an interesting typo on one of the new trials:  square expecting some hefty body counts with this new patch it seems
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Jan 17, 2015 00:11
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SpaceDrake posted:There are times I regret not still being some anonymous dude and thus can't completely flip out at this kind of idiot pm me something you want to say and i'll be ur mouth for you
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Jan 17, 2015 00:15
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Any big surprises in those patch notes? It sounds like perhaps oaknot rewards may have increased, and there's some "secret" trial?
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nuru posted:Any big surprises in those patch notes? It sounds like perhaps oaknot rewards may have increased, and there's some "secret" trial? I'd laugh if instead of increasing oaknot rewards, the added reward was a new currency that was needed to make the lucis tools. And then I'd cry.
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Jan 17, 2015 00:45
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Either that or it'll be more rep. 
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Nah, I figure they're going to add like five shards to each quest to match the lower level Ixali dailies.
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A Spider Covets posted:oops think i was wrong @ that image i posted earlier. I thought this was some boss/mount that was exclusive to the Chinese version of the game that was coming out? The thread talked about it a while back.
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Speaking of DoT classes, I wish there was a visual separation of your debuffs on a mob vs. everything else. I know they come at the start of the list and have a green font, but it's still hard to pick them out sometimes when things are hectic, and I prefer not to select the option to hide everyone else's effects. Just being able to glance up and quickly see how many DoTs are still up would be a huge help in deciding my next moves. Also, is there an option to sort target's effects by time remaining? If there isn't, I would love to see that. Luna Was Here posted:someone noticed an interesting typo on one of the new trials: The duty is failed if you accumulate 60 or more deaths. The encounter is designed around this. 
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Jan 17, 2015 01:02
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That world make a lot of sense on what may be a really bizarre greg fight.
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DizzyBum posted:Speaking of DoT classes, I wish there was a visual separation of your debuffs on a mob vs. everything else. I know they come at the start of the list and have a green font, but it's still hard to pick them out sometimes when things are hectic, and I prefer not to select the option to hide everyone else's effects. Just being able to glance up and quickly see how many DoTs are still up would be a huge help in deciding my next moves. Each death gives Greg another arm. At 68 arms he just shakes his head and walks away.
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Eej posted:You don't need to do damage to get fate contribution. You just need emnity so just mashing flash works. You're quite certain? I've tried it before (multiple times even) and gotten no credit at all despite having flashed quite a bit (and seen the blind connect etc.) Meanwhile, FF World Problems: I remain torn between Lady-Midlander and Lalafell for the time being. On the one hand, being a Midlander actually gives me legs and feet and does a better job of showing off my frankly-unsettling collection of Cute Shoes™, especially my Allagan-Bellbottoms-and-Lady's-Clogs combo for my current main job, as well as my Fistfighter's Jacket, Peltast Breeches & War Caligae ensemble as NIN/MNK, my preferred DPS. There's also a new hairstyle coming in the 2.5 cycle I'm interested in for my Midlander design. And the fact that the camera behaves a bit better in cutscenes when you're a normal-height human And also the fact that, as much as I enjoy being Yololo Yolo, sometimes pubs think I'm just going to be a troll and it can cause all kinds of problems.On the other hand... well... Lalafells. Lalafell animations, specifically, especially compared to the boringly Anime Girl Midlander animations. It's almost depressing how much better the Ninja animations are on Lalafells compared to practically everyone else (and not just the superior run and dash - the attack animations feel like they flow a little better, too) and letting go of /grovel, the /sits, /disappointed, the jumping /huzzah... it's difficult. Lalafells are also getting some hair options I've looked forward to in the coming patch (hairbands for everyone!), and seriously - I own the name Yololo Yolo. My inner Goon nearly compels me to use it. This will all likely be moot come Heavensward as I am probably going Full Dragonprincess (and even then, the Lala animations might lure me back), but that's still some months away and in the meantime I am torn with indecision about what to be for 2.5. Midlander with actual legs or Lalafell with actual animations? It is a struggle. 
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Verranicus posted:I thought this was some boss/mount that was exclusive to the Chinese version of the game that was coming out? The thread talked about it a while back. yeah that's exactly what it is. i didnt even know there was a separate chinese version whoops
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SpaceDrake posted:You're quite certain? I've tried it before (multiple times even) and gotten no credit at all despite having flashed quite a bit (and seen the blind connect etc.) Just keep the name and be a catgirl.
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cheetah7071 posted:Just keep the name and be a catgirl. christ no, I have some standards
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