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[Raen Ryong]

Not really paid attention to tank/melee RDM post 75-cap, so I wasn't certain how well that all scaled to 99, outside of better gear to hit PDT cap, and more Fast Cast. Modern NMs (re: Legion, T6 VW) hit my SCH & SMN pretty fucking hard even compared to stuff back at 75-cap days, so I wasn't sure how RDM would fare.

RDM still survives extremely well. I had no trouble holding mobs in Legion and stuff (first thing I'd used my RDM for in months)...

[Chamaan]

We're getting a new expansion, built specifically for our new level cap. That's where end game will be in another half year or however long it takes to come out. There will be mobs to tank and mobs that need to be enfeebled. All they need to do is put some NMs there with HP and attack stats similar to VW mobs that don't have 200/tick regain and 500% fast cast. Boom. Nice long fights, for non-alliance sized groups, with strong enemies that don't require temp items to combat the ridiculous WS/spell spam. Enfeebling magic becomes exponentially more useful.

[Dotsudoku]

RDM survivability is kind of a joke now juxtaposed to a well-geared PLD. DEF(however unimportant) isn't comparable, differing phalanx levels are pretty inconsequential, and then you have a shield that blocks nearly 100% of the time and a shield that reduces magic intake by nearly 90%. Inability to generate enmity is no longer RDM's issue with tanking.

[Taint]

RDM survivability is kind of a joke now juxtaposed to a well-geared PLD. DEF(however unimportant) isn't comparable, differing phalanx levels are pretty inconsequential, and then you have a shield that blocks nearly 100% of the time and a shield that reduces magic intake by nearly 90%. Inability to generate enmity is no longer RDM's issue with tanking.

Unless the PLD is subbing WHM to haste the WARs I'd say RDM is superior option as a "tank".

[GeneyusTitan]

PLD/RDM so you can convert and cure the wars more.

[Hirronimus]

The only possible salvaging adjustment to RDM I can see, is to increase RDMs combat rating up to matching/stronger than BLU. I know, I know lolmeleeRDM. I always wanted to see RDM to live up to it's Fencer nature and be true Combat Caster, but I realize with SE it's a pipe dream and will never happen. Also, if that were to be done, a spell that gives RDM an En-aura, which allowed debuff procs with every melee hit, could warrant RDM a spot in PT.

[Genosync]

Also, if that were to be done, a spell that gives RDM an En-aura, which allowed debuff procs with every melee hit, could warrant RDM a spot in PT.

sounds like potential Rune Fencer buff

maybe they should have just turned RDM into Rune Fencer. sigh

[Septimus]

The only possible salvaging adjustment to RDM I can see, is to increase RDMs combat rating up to matching/stronger than BLU. I know, I know lolmeleeRDM. I always wanted to see RDM to live up to it's Fencer nature and be true Combat Caster, but I realize with SE it's a pipe dream and will never happen. Also, if that were to be done, a spell that gives RDM an En-aura, which allowed debuff procs with every melee hit, could warrant RDM a spot in PT.

A while back I made a suggestion that they give RDMs the ability to turn their buffs into auras on the official forums. It is nice to see that they loved the idea enough to turn it into Geomancer.

The people say that they don't listen to us.

[SephYuyX]

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/threads/25523

Announcing The Heroines' Holdfast Test Server Play Event

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Ever wanted to battle it out with FINAL FANTASY XI's most beloved heroines? Lion, Prishe, Lillisette, Aphmau and another surprise heroine await you within the "Heroines' Holdfast"! Come join the Community Team on the Test Server on July 20th and 27th at 6pm (PDT) where we'll be handing out battlefield entry orbs to the event everyone's been talking about!

This is a great chance to try out the event that was showcased at VanaFest 2012 before we start handing out orbs to the Golden Gobbiebag Giveaway winners! The play event will also be a great way to start fueling your strategy juices ahead of time, so that way when it comes time to enter with your friends and challenge the real thing, you’ll already be a master of the Holdfast!

Details
The Community Team will be located in Alzadaal Undersea Ruins passing out Athena Orbs to those willing to face our lovely ladies in battle at 6:00pm PDT, July 20th and 27th.

Show off your moves!
Don't forget to look your best as the Community Team may be taking pictures of you in action and later displaying them for all of Vana'diel to see!

Rendezvous Point
Alzadaal Undersea Ruins (in front of the Runic Gate)

Event Dates
Session 1: July 20, 6:00pm (PDT)
Session 2: July 27, 6:00pm (PDT)

Heroines' Holdfast Overview
Heroines' Holdfast is a special battlefield made in celebration of the 10th year anniversary of FINAL FANTASY XI, which will pit you against a series of female protagonists after accomplishing criteria similar to that found in Nyzul Isle assault.





Party Setup

• 6 person party
• No level cap (level 99)

How to Play

1. Trade an Athena Orb to the Runic Gate in Alzaadal Undersea Ruins to enter the battlefield once your party is ready to go.
2. Your party will begin with a 15 minute timer, but each time a heroine is defeated, your time will be extended by 15 minutes.
3. Once entering the battlefield you will find several Rune of Transfer labeled #1-#5, each one having a different difficulty indicated by a number of stars.
   
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   Floor 1: Lion
   Floor 2: Prische
   Floor 3: Aphmau
   Floor 4: Lilisette
   Floor 5: ???
   
   *Floor 1 is easiest and increases in difficulty up to floor 5.
4. Each Rune of Transfer will take you to a different heroines' floor, where a Nyzul isle Assault-like challenge must be completed before facing each heroine.
5. Be sure to talk to all the various NPCs on each floor, as they might just have some things to help you out.
6. Good luck!

[Tarage]

Do we still have no idea who floor 5 is?

[Septimus]

Do we still have no idea who floor 5 is?

I don't think that anyone was able to get there, but it seems to be Mumur.

[ronin sparthos]

Looks like Mumor.

[Guitarman]

I thought it was the girl that was shown as part of the SA reveal. They had a character sketch they put up of a hume male and female.

[Genosync]

Floor 5 is actually an apkallu. With a tiara.

[Spira]

Lol. Pretty much what Mumor is

[Maurauc]

http://www.playonline.com/pcd/topics.../8987/8987.jpg
The next FINAL FANTASY XI version update is scheduled to hit Vana'diel on Tuesday, July 24.

Heroines' Holdfast, the tenth anniversary special battlefield, takes center stage in this update along with a supporting cast of battle- and system-related adjustments, not to mention the always popular testing-inspired modifications!

For a full playbill detailing the new and modified content, take a seat in the Updates section of the forums.

Righto. Heroine's Holdfast taking centre stage.. And not everyone gets access. Nice one SE.

[Spira]

lol..
good point.

its a small update tho..
just all the minor changes they've introduced to test server so far...

and the prism staff it seems

[bungiefan]

Anyone with Test Server access will be able to try the battlefield on the 20th or 27th. Too bad they are giving out the items while I'm at work with no internet access both days.

[Chamaan]

They are hyping this fight so hard. As much as I'd want more Mumor in anything, I'm wondering if all this hype is because the final boss is the teaser for the heroine from SoA. That is the order of the heroines in the post from yesterday.

Lion(Zilart) > Prishe(CoP) > Aphmau(ToAU) > Lilisette(WotG) > New girl (SoA)

That possibility aside, this is way too damned much for an invitation fight that I'll do once and never care about again because there's no bacon to be collected.

Edit: Looks like Guitarman had the same idea.

[Julian]

They are hyping this fight so hard. As much as I'd want more Mumor in anything, I'm wondering if all this hype is because the final boss is the teaser for the heroine from SoA. That is the order of the heroines in the post from yesterday.

Lion(Zilart) > Prishe(CoP) > Aphmau(ToAU) > Lilisette(WotG) > New girl (SoA)

That possibility aside, this is way too damned much for an invitation fight that I'll never do since I'm not Japanese.

Fixed. Unless you're Japanese.