Final Fantasy XIV - A Realm Reborn

clartymarty · 16 Oct 2013 at 10:31

So I am complety new to this and dispite no1 giving my pointers on why I should get it I just went for it. What are the classes like? I dont know nothing about this game??

I am not sure what role I would want to play in this game. I am thinking about a tank role but not sure which would be the best to fit my play style. I am more about being visual with effects if that is possible.

Indie · 16 Oct 2013 at 11:37

clartymarty said:
So I am complety new to this and dispite no1 giving my pointers on why I should get it I just went for it. What are the classes like? I dont know nothing about this game??

Gladiator - General tank class. killing normal mobs completing quests is very much a mixture of three abilities. However you will never have to wait to get into a dungeon, and tanking in a dungeon is quite fun. (played up until level 28)

Archer - Whole lot of abilities to use, very good damage, but as with all DPS classes, you'll wait a while to get into a dungeon (played up untill level 29)

Pugilist - Melee DPS class, uses fist weapons. they have different stances which do more damage to targets from behind or from a flank. I've not personally played Pugilist yet, however the combat seems quite complex/rewarding compared to the other two classes i've played. DPS class so you'll wait a while for dungeons!

Lancer - Melee DPS (polearms) - Very much the same as pugilist from what i've seen.

Marauder - Melee DPS - (two handed weapons) - Can also tank/has tanking abilities. so quite a hybrid. Never played so unsure on how they are in combat!

Conjurer - Standard healing class, low damage so slow questing on your own, however, won't take long for you to get in a dungeon. (Played untill level 15)

Thaumaturge - Caster DPS, can also heal IIRC - I know very little about this class, other than its a spell caster, I'd assume will focus more on dealing damage than healing.

Arcanist - Caster DPS - Can summon pets too. Correct me if i'm wrong but I THINK they can also heal, or have healing abilities?

Sorry if i've missed anything out, but that's just my experience so far!

EDIT: All of the characters abilities are flashy and pretty looking if that makes any difference.

clartymarty · 16 Oct 2013 at 11:48

Thats great thank you! Not sure if i am correct but I did read that a Pugilist can tank aswell but not as effective as Gladiators lol hmm I am stuck now

I got the disk the other day will it take long to update?

Evilsod · 16 Oct 2013 at 11:55

Arcanist gets a similar heal to the Conjurer as I understand but is more damage orientated with regards to stats and traits so won't get anywhere near as strong heals. Worked well earlier on in the first bunch of dungeons as a replacement but dunno how it holds up once the dungeons get harder.

Thaumaturge is pure offence with some crowd control.

Pugilist has some dodge but I highly doubt you could make him an effective dodge tank. His armour is the standard Disciple of War stuff with nowhere near as strong Def/MDef stats as the Glad/Mar armour.

Nimdok · 16 Oct 2013 at 11:59

The Arcanist (or rather the Scholar from 30 onwards) is focused more on group and AoE healing from what I hear, whereas the Conjurer/White Mage is more of the tank/single target healer with HoTs.

clartymarty · 16 Oct 2013 at 12:06

I think I am going to go with the Gladiator class - what would I do if I dont like it? Just make another character?

Myshra · 16 Oct 2013 at 12:21

get to 10 - you can train as any other class.

Indie · 16 Oct 2013 at 12:25

clartymarty said:
I think I am going to go with the Gladiator class - what would I do if I dont like it? Just make another character?

If you don't like it, level it to level 10, and then you can change class to whatever you like

(just have to go and visit the relevant guildmaster!) Or if you are impatient, just make a new character. I'd recommend on sticking to just one character though.

To swap class its just as easy as swapping weapon types. Gladiators use Sword and Board, if I want to level my marauder, I'll switch to a big two handed axe.

You can also mix abilities from each class. For example, the marauder has an ability called Bloodbath which you obtain at level 8. (Ability that absorbs HP of your next attack) - Which is obviously quite useful to a Gladiator tank.

Get yourself a Marauder weapon, level the marauder to level 8; obtaining the ability. Then equip it to your gladiator bar

clartymarty · 16 Oct 2013 at 12:32

This sounds like it can be quite fun - if I install from the disk will it take long to update?

Indie · 16 Oct 2013 at 12:35

clartymarty said:
This sounds like it can be quite fun - if I install from the disk will it take long to update?

Nah it shouldn't take too long, there hasn't been that many patches, each one i've had has taken literally minutes to install. I wouldn't think it would take any longer than 30 minutes, depending on your connection etc...

Myshra · 16 Oct 2013 at 14:36

it's a gig or so to patch

Indie · 16 Oct 2013 at 14:49

Also - create your Character on Odin server, so you can join us

clartymarty · 16 Oct 2013 at 15:14

Yes that was my next question - also is there pvp?

Indie · 16 Oct 2013 at 15:22

clartymarty said:
Yes that was my next question - also is there pvp?

Not yet, however I believe they are implementing that along the way. Along with owning your own house etc.. (I Guess similar to how Skyrim is?)

Nimdok · 16 Oct 2013 at 15:37

Indie said:
Not yet, however I believe they are implementing that along the way. Along with owning your own house etc.. (I Guess similar to how Skyrim is?)

It's coming next patch!

You can read up on/see some of the Arena PvP stuff if you have a look for Wolves' Den.

Indie · 16 Oct 2013 at 15:43

Nimdok said:
It's coming next patch! You can read up on/see some of the Arena PvP stuff if you have a look for Wolves' Den.

Ohh its Arena bassed!? wonder if there are PvP weapon/armour rewards .. similar to how WoW is. Time to read up!

EDIT: Looks that way - Looks quite good

Nimdok · 16 Oct 2013 at 15:53

Indie said:
Ohh its Arena bassed!? wonder if there are PvP weapon/armour rewards .. similar to how WoW is. Time to read up!

From what I've gathered there will be systems similar to WoW. I mean if you look at the Character Screen there is a PvP stat that sounds like it could be something similar to Resilience. While I'm all for Arena, I do hope they add some Battleground-type maps.

clartymarty · 16 Oct 2013 at 15:53

Well I am trying to get away from wow so by the sounds of things this could be it for me

me and my brother both do arena on WoW atm lol

Indie · 16 Oct 2013 at 16:05

Nimdok said:
From what I've gathered there will be systems similar to WoW. I mean if you look at the Character Screen there is a PvP stat that sounds like it could be something similar to Resilience. While I'm all for Arena, I do hope they add some Battleground-type maps.

http://www.ffxivinfo.com/content/pvp.php

Looks like Frontlines is a Battlegrounds-esque kinda thing. You set foot in the area, you become part of the battle, I guess similar to FATEs, only with... people!

clartymarty said:
Well I am trying to get away from wow so by the sounds of things this could be it for me me and my brother both do arena on WoW atm lol

Few tips from me.. When you first start, you will hate the map. however, you will get used to it.

There are also little tip boxes that appear from time to time, its best to read them through, as they really do help you quite a bit if your brand new to the game (I'm still using them even after levelling two characters over half way!)

Nimdok · 16 Oct 2013 at 16:08

Indie said:
http://www.ffxivinfo.com/content/pvp.php

Looks like Frontlines is a Battlegrounds-esque kinda thing. You set foot in the area, you become part of the battle, I guess similar to FATEs, only with... people!

Oh, sweet! Haven't really looked much into the PvP yet so was only aware of Arena. That is fantastic news though, sounds like it could be a lot of fun if done right

Still struggling to find time to get back onto FFXIV. Stupid, stupid new releases.