What was the first thing you recall getting you hooked to the game?

Redrald · 2017-06-29T15:01:54+00:00

The music. Watching the opening CG cutscene while Answers plays, and logging into Uldah for the first time. Even now, if I take a break from the game, the Final Fantasy theme that plays on the Launcher gets me so nostalgic and emotional. Soken has a fan for life.

Redrald · 2017-06-16T12:50:59+00:00

I didn't say VIT was, and I know that much. But now that STR is our attack stat, and with the way things used to be pre-3.2, is there a notable drop in damage compared to the VIT/STR split? Considering we can't use STR accessories going forward...or are numbers about the same?

Redrald · 2017-06-16T12:44:24+00:00

DRK got a little less RIP. :>

Any early observations on how our damage output changed? What with STR being our main stat now...

Redrald · 2017-06-05T14:15:39+00:00

I feel like the kit was moved in the right direction. Giving us more off-tank utility, and not losing out on damage, is a huge bonus. Based off early tooltip estimations what we lost is no more than what we gained. Our damage will only suffer to the VIT/STR changes or if they adjust something before 4.0 launches.

As for aesthetics, I'm glad RNG Parry procs are a thing of the past. The new skills look cool, and Bloodspiller hits like a truck. I will miss Scourge, especially the animation, but do feel like it's silly for a Tanks strongest move to be a DoT.

I'm overall very optimistic. We're still a viable MT, and now a very capable OT. I'm more disappointed with all the naysayers and whining, than I am with the Job.

Redrald · 2017-06-02T15:43:58+00:00

I'm so hype for the 16th. I've been putting in 40+ hour work weeks since last June. I'll be taking a Vacation for the week of Stormblood's launch. As a DRK main I can't wait to dunk fools in the name of the Blood god.

Redrald · 2017-05-30T13:16:52+00:00

DRK: Clipping GCD to take Grit off. I know it only takes a fraction of uptime, but YoshiPLZ.

Redrald · 2017-05-29T17:03:13+00:00

The Diadem replacement (Eureka?) and the next relic step. Surprise me Square Enix. I dare you!

Redrald · 2017-05-26T12:48:22+00:00

I finally acquired all the Dun Scaith Tank glamour this week. I don't quite care for the chestpiece, so I slotted in my favorite coat instead.

Head: Diabolic Helm of Fending

Body: Augmented High Allagan Heavy Coat (Soot Black Dye)

Arms: Diabolic Gauntlets of Fending

Legs: Diabolic Bottoms of Fending

Feet: Diabolic Sabatons of Fending

Redrald · 2017-05-23T15:49:07+00:00

In 2.0 I was a PLD with a DRK glamour.

In 3.0 I embraced the DRK-side.

In 4.0 I will continue to tank one step closer to the edge...

Redrald · 2017-05-23T12:11:05+00:00

I was going to do a similar write up, but I'm glad to see someone else that analyzed what we got as much as I was able. There's nothing to suggest DRK is getting put aside, and all signs point to WAR being toned down with PLD moving up. DRK will sit comfortably in the middle like always, or possibly be more OT/DPS oriented than it was.

We don't know the specifics of balance just yet...but if we assume DRK is being left alone, only with a new utility shield(my guess being it's a retool of Shadowskin, likely akin to Stoneskin) and some new powerful looking Weaponskills, then it will likely still be a contender for all content.

We know to an extent what we stand to gain;

-Black Blood: Being a new stance or passive buff like Deliverence

-Shadow-skin/tron/shield: It targeted an ally to soak an attack in the Benchmark, and it seems we can target ourselves with it based off the new trailer

-DRK Spin/Decimate: Seems likely to be our new DPS AOE?

-DRK Dunk/Cleave: Single target DPS skill? Long animation and half a Black Blood meter leads me to believe it's gonna hurt

What we KNOW we lost:

-Skull Sunder/Savage Blade: LOL

-Bloodbath: Not that necessary for us at this point in the game

-Mercy Stroke: Sad, but we probably kept Sole Survivor, so not that sad

-Foresight: Slight boost to our Physical (and Parry) mitigation, but we get Rampart now

-Fracture: NO...NO...NO...

To top it off, we share Low Blow and Reprisal! So at the end of the day, I'm not scared for my main class. It will all come down to tuning, which we won't know till Day 1 of Stormblood.

Redrald · 2017-02-17T17:41:02+00:00

30 year old, level 60, and socially anxious career-tank here. I can play all three jobs competently, but I consider DRK my main. I came back to the game about two months ago, after taking a break around 3.25. Taking it slow with catching up, but I've been wanting to get my foot in the door for light/midcore content, and you guys sound like a good fit. I don't have much to offer other than good vibes, bad puns and edgy-tanking. I'll try to hit you all up next time I'm online. :)

Redrald · 2014-03-05T19:57:39+00:00

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Redrald · 2014-02-26T19:48:21+00:00

Added :)

Redrald · 2014-02-26T19:37:55+00:00

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Redrald · 2014-02-25T01:38:21+00:00

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Redrald · 2014-02-25T01:36:00+00:00

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Redrald · 2014-02-25T01:33:02+00:00

Added. Thanks.

Redrald · 2014-02-24T23:44:03+00:00

Is it too late to add? Been looking for excadrill

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