Oh that said! Conjurers are really powerful as well. Lots of people think just because the 'job' is the better version of the class, in roleplay it doesn't always work that way. You can still be a conjurer and kick some serious ass.
Also, if you think "Blargh, boring healing this CNJ" I strongly suggest you to have a peek at the 1.0 version of the class. And no, it isn't retconned! It simply isn't taught any more (I think).
1.0 CNJ Skills Link
On top of that many races have shamans and the like. The Ala Mhigans have them, and the Xaela, so that might be something looking into as well! We ain't 100% sure what they are though, but given the Ala Mhigan Shamans use conjuration spells, they are probably some sort of conjurers.
Next to that you get Arcanist, Scholar and Astrologian, although Scholar is a bit iffy seeming you have to find a certain soulstone of an ancient civilisation. It isn't unheard of, but it is a bit like 'do you really want to be that person who HAPPENS to find that stone' type of deal. But that comes down to personal taste and roleplay style ultimately.
Arcanist is a healer as well. Not as 'diverse' as a Conjurer, but they get pets and the like again. You don't HAVE to use your pets after all though! But they are heavily focused on mathematics and patterns unlike Conjurers.
Astrologian? It was unheard of in Eorzea until Heavensward came out. The Sharlayans have Astrologians, and its being taught in Ishgard since Heavensward came out. So you would either need to have a Sharlayan character, a character who has travelled there in the past to be taught, or a 'newbie' trainee from Ishgard. Also they are basically some sort of time mages. Ish.
In any case, there's a cheap of ways you can go as healer without being the dreaded White Mage. According to some vague lore who they never explained further, there is a way to become a White Mage without the consent of the Elementals, but we don't know the details. So I personally wouldn't go down that route either, because you probably cripple yourself more then add to you roleplay beyond being 'special'.
Basically; any other healer is viable lorewise if you adjust your character. White Mage is simply off limits, looking at a purely lore perspective. But ultimately, if you want to go crazy and be a White Mage? Go ahead! But as with all roleplay communities; you can decide who to RP with, and what styles you mesh with, but so goes for others.
In any case, good luck!
Also, if you think "Blargh, boring healing this CNJ" I strongly suggest you to have a peek at the 1.0 version of the class. And no, it isn't retconned! It simply isn't taught any more (I think).
1.0 CNJ Skills Link
On top of that many races have shamans and the like. The Ala Mhigans have them, and the Xaela, so that might be something looking into as well! We ain't 100% sure what they are though, but given the Ala Mhigan Shamans use conjuration spells, they are probably some sort of conjurers.
Next to that you get Arcanist, Scholar and Astrologian, although Scholar is a bit iffy seeming you have to find a certain soulstone of an ancient civilisation. It isn't unheard of, but it is a bit like 'do you really want to be that person who HAPPENS to find that stone' type of deal. But that comes down to personal taste and roleplay style ultimately.
Arcanist is a healer as well. Not as 'diverse' as a Conjurer, but they get pets and the like again. You don't HAVE to use your pets after all though! But they are heavily focused on mathematics and patterns unlike Conjurers.
Astrologian? It was unheard of in Eorzea until Heavensward came out. The Sharlayans have Astrologians, and its being taught in Ishgard since Heavensward came out. So you would either need to have a Sharlayan character, a character who has travelled there in the past to be taught, or a 'newbie' trainee from Ishgard. Also they are basically some sort of time mages. Ish.
In any case, there's a cheap of ways you can go as healer without being the dreaded White Mage. According to some vague lore who they never explained further, there is a way to become a White Mage without the consent of the Elementals, but we don't know the details. So I personally wouldn't go down that route either, because you probably cripple yourself more then add to you roleplay beyond being 'special'.
Basically; any other healer is viable lorewise if you adjust your character. White Mage is simply off limits, looking at a purely lore perspective. But ultimately, if you want to go crazy and be a White Mage? Go ahead! But as with all roleplay communities; you can decide who to RP with, and what styles you mesh with, but so goes for others.
In any case, good luck!
