Hydaelyn Role-Players

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Dungeon (Shisui of the Violet Tides)--Warning, bosses all revealed. No major story spoilers appear to be in it though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ru1GgYJNSM

Other info, such as role analysis and new abilities:
https://gamerescape.com/2017/05/31/hands...tormblood/

Kugane tour:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi_7ydc0XqQ

A lot of pretty scenery there. I really liked the foggy swampish area of the Fringes. And I'm curious about that Jenga-esque tower that was dominating the background of the Ruby Sea area.

... And it looks like Kugane will have a legit hot springs area as opposed to the mostly medicinal one that is Bronze Lake. I'm sure folks will get a kick out of that.

Added dungeon (Shisui of the Violet Tide video)

SAM having no party buffs is sad. But LOL 1000 Potency attack.

RIP SMN and SCH.

O Lawdy, look at dat Ruby Sea. Mm. Can't wait to explore these new lands.

/breathes heavily

Is this one of my Monk temple? Because it looks like it


Japanese Article (Spoileros beware. Just the picture though. Unless you speak Japanese. Or you know. Do hilarious Google Translate on it.)

Has new crafter gear shown off as well!

http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1062737.html

Example:

Basically today is the end of the embargo so everyone who was invited on the media tour is DROPPING THE BOMB

https://gamerescape.com/2017/05/31/hands...tormblood/

Job Actions!
RDM
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SAM
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SMN
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BLM
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BRD
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MCH
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MNK
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NIN
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DRG
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DRK
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PLD
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WAR
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AST
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WHM
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SCH
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So uh..

This image jumped out at me (lol) with the Miner and Botanist. So is this.. Fisherman?



Like, is that a fishing rod or are you just happy to see me are they bringing back spearfishing lol?

Fishers are getting spears for gathering. It was mentioned in the last Live Letter (not the Battle system one). Cause, diving!!

Can I suggest making this the Media Tour Info Mega Thread?
Edit: Thank you Kylin!!

Gauges!
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AF Sets!
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Role Actions!
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Mount Speeds!
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Syldra Mount Preview
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Huh, nothing ice on Red Mage. There were a few attacks in the stream that looked like ice spears though. I guess they were holy magic maybe?

Compared to the other DPS jobs, SAM, BLM and MNK are in a hard spot. MNK's party buff is pretty weak, only 5% with a long cooldown. SAM brings nothing as far as party utility.

SMN, BRD, MCH, DRG and RDM all have a lot more utility. Thanks to MCH still bringing that piercing debuff I think we'll see the meta go to PLD/WAR/NIN/DRG/BRD/MCH/SCH/AST. The only real change is swapping DRK for PLD since PLD got some crazy defensive buffs while DRK lost it's niche for being adaptable between OT and MT roles. If DRK damage can remain competitive to SIX FELL CLEAVES, LOL, then it's likely to take the OT spot.

It really depends on how crazy raid damage gets. If it's high, then DRK will OT. If not, then 2 more years of FELL CLEAVE, LOL.

Actually, revising that.

RDM can instant cast it's raise every other spell. That's some bonkers raid utility. It also enjoys the damage buffs from BRD/MCH and the debuff from BRD/DRG/MCH. That piercing and magic synergy is going to be insane.

PLD/MCH/BRD/DRG/RDM sharing the same damage sources and buffs? Oof, that's a stupid strong lineup. I don't think NIN can really compare.

(05-31-2017, 10:11 AM)Oswin Wrote: [ -> ]RIP SMN and SCH.

I suppose one upside is that I don't have to worry about ripping AoE aggro from the Tank anymore on my Scholar.

According to the tooltips from the video, not only will upgrading from Bio to Bio 2 be a 5 potency loss (40 potency to 35, albeit a with duration increase from 18 to 30 seconds; both skill tooltips were unchanged), I had a double-take when I saw a Bio 3 reference. Which I'm hoping is a typo.

Very much hoping the numbers change between now and release.

EDIT: Just saw on the Astrologian video that Nocturnal Aspected Benefic gives a shield that is 300% of the HP healed, up from 170%. This is in addition to a healing potency increase from 190 to 200.

/salute Adloquium, you were a fine ability.

Small change but worth mentioning: Map user interface is apparently being modified. They look somewhat reminiscent of 1.0 mapping.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EglRQpR6...6sfeveeGQi