Not loving any of the classes.

[Kenichi]

So, next week I'll be playing the official release of FFXIV... I have dabbled in the Closed Beta and Open Beta testing, decided on Ul'Dah but haven't gotten too far into the game - I'm still not sure on what class(es) I want to focus on. All (7) of the classes at launch seem pretty uninteresting to me.

Anybody else hating the current classes, confused about what to focus on while we wait for content? >: Maybe I'd level up mages in anticipation for future magic classes (Arcanist/Mystic) if I knew what they were, or if I'd like them.

Guess I could always craft , or become an expert fisherman while I wait.

[miokomioko]

Most people are going to be War/Magic disciplines. If you focus entirely on a solid combination of gathering and crafting as your main class(es) (like fishing+cooking or mining+blacksmithing) you could probably end up rather wealthy by the time a class you're really interested rolls around. The average person is going to primarily focus on a melee/mage class with maybe a crafting or a gathering on the side, at most.

[Blasta]

Anybody else hating the current classes, confused about what to focus on while we wait for content? >: Maybe I'd level up mages in anticipation for future magic classes (Arcanist/Mystic) if I knew what they were, or if I'd like them.

Yea i have the same thoughts. Usually i know almost right away what to level, but now i'm having mixed feelings about what to focus on mainly.

[sruon]

Odds are that you'll have to level the class you don't like anyway for abilities, may as well do them first. (my plan)

[TStupified]

I've leveled all of the DoW to at least 10 and none of them really feel that boring to me, the only problem I currently have is that I'm still not sure which class to focus on mainly, but I guess time will solve that.

DoM classes I haven't really played enough to give an opinion.

[Sephiroth]

My main worry is that since DoM can both use the cure spells both classes are going to be shoved into a main healer role by the player base and you'll be spamming almost nothing but cures in party play. Which is a shame if you're wanting to play a magic damage class. I'll start out as a CNJ but if things head that way it won't be long before I switch to DoW.

[Greedouw]

Miner ftw

[Valkrish]

/hifive Greedouw for the right decision.

Miners unite!


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[Gentaro]

The War&Magic classes don't seem interesting to me either......guess I'm gonna play Botanist till something else is out <.<

[natethegreat]

Yeah, I am going to mostly gather and craft. However, I will take one DoM to surplus each week for the hell of it.

[Destinye]

I'm doing:
Armorer
Goldsmithing
Blacksmithing
Mining
Botany
Alchemy

Why? Because once Musketeer rolls around I know people will try to charge an arm and a leg for bullets like they try to in FFXI towards CORs so I'll get a headstart on supporting myself. The only War class that interest me is Pugilist and Magic class, Conjurer.

[Ratatapa]

I'm kinda stuck there too

I like Gladiator alot and a bit of Conjurer. The other classes bores me. Gonna try some Armorer too, so I guess i'll play Glad main and Armorer sub but I don't know how well it will make me since at first we kinda need to level up each craft to make it worthwhile

[Lyle]

I like harvesting with scythe. Looks like you are hunting for smurfs.

[Whaleporn]

I'm doing:
Armorer
Goldsmithing
Blacksmithing
Mining
Botany
Alchemy

Why? Because once Musketeer rolls around I know people will try to charge an arm and a leg for bullets like they try to in FFXI towards CORs so I'll get a headstart on supporting myself. The only War class that interest me is Pugilist and Magic class, Conjurer.

Never thought I'd quote something you posted and say 'Pretty damn smart' but... pretty damn smart.

[Greedouw]

/hifive Greedouw for the right decision.

Miners unite!


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Hey man, getting to level 16 and making a shitload of money is awesome

[avelle]

Hey man, getting to level 16 and making a shitload of money is awesome

What happens at 16?

edit: Also I'm not sure what I'm doing. I'm likely doing Gladiator but all of the classes feel kinda underwhelming. There's going to be so much shit to do I'll probably dabble in everything anyways. The tanking mechanics in this game feel really awkward, but that may be mostly due to the UI and targeting system.

[Vagrant]

My main worry is that since DoM can both use the cure spells both classes are going to be shoved into a main healer role by the player base and you'll be spamming almost nothing but cures in party play. Which is a shame if you're wanting to play a magic damage class. I'll start out as a CNJ but if things head that way it won't be long before I switch to DoW.

I'll be in the same situation. I've been enjoying playing CNJ during the Open Beta so far and will start out that class. If it does get to a point though where I'm expected to do nothing but heal a party on the class I'll switch myself over to either Marauder or Lancer.

[Sephiroth]

I wouldn't mind giving archer a try. What's the arrow situation like?

[TheBlazed]

What happens at 16?

edit: Also I'm not sure what I'm doing. I'm likely doing Gladiator but all of the classes feel kinda underwhelming. There's going to be so much shit to do I'll probably dabble in everything anyways. The tanking mechanics in this game feel really awkward, but that may be mostly due to the UI and targeting system.

I Agree.. The amount of things you have to do to become efficient is overwhelming but im up for the challenge. The Targeting system is horrid tho... i be sitting there 30 seconds trying to select through PC's and other shit trying to get to the dodo right next to me.

[avelle]

I wouldn't mind giving archer a try. What's the arrow situation like?

Archer is a lot of fun, but I'm not convinced their damage potential makes up for the cost of ammo in the long run. Also getting caught without arrows is really shitty as you have no other way to defend yourself. Soloing seemed to get progressively more difficult as things start hitting harder and harder and you aren't killing any faster.