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That is a fantastic idea! I like the idea of powerful spells having backlashes! Not sure how'd I'd go about it though... thoughts?

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If i HAD to choose some... Slow, Poison aaaaand... Paralyze I guess. Still sounds OP... Slow and Poison. Poison would slow you so it makes sense!

... Two words: Garlean Garlic. Good lord! I personally think Bad breath would be waaaaaaaaaay too OP... though mostly everyone else doesn't seem to think so... Hm! I'd like some breath attacks, some basic heal and a bunch of buffs if i'm honest! I love me some buffs!!!

This is it exactly. Honestly, going back to the subject, I would trust SE to flip the script on us and completely change the lore/look/everything from FFXI to FFXIV (Again, looking at you Scholar) Double post! I never did like SCH in FF11 if i'm honest so I didn't mind the change. That said... I don't like it in FF14 either But yes, back on topic! I think with what we have so far and have ironed out between us; as long as i'm CAREFUL I can make this work just fine! So unless anyone would like to keep this discussion going I vote to move to monster spells that aren't stupidly broken!

That's because the scimitar was only ever "iconic" to Blue Mage in FFXI. That is literally the only instance of a blatantly Middle Eastern vibe to the class. Heck, it's very first appearance was in FFV, where they appear to be wearing prototypes for Pixar's The Incredibles wardrobe. But, a lot of FFXIV players on the RPC had their first FF experience in XI, so I suppose it could be argued that it's "iconic" now in that sense. Woooow! They look so silly! xDDD

*legasp*! I love Scimitar's!!

Pretty much. Scimitars were iconic to the Blue Mage in FF11. Which is where a lot of us draw our fondness of the class itself. (It was so awesome!!!)

That's a fair trade off I feel. I don't mind calling a Scimitar shaped sword a sword but I will describe as a scimitar-like sword with a curved blade adorned with 8 distinct jewels of varying colour and a strange foreign script engraved at the flat of the blade. Is that fair?

Couldn't agree more with this post. I tread a very fine line that's for certain. Lore specific to my charatcer is exactly that, it only effects my character and it adds a much need sprinkle of different to those around me (How many people do you see speaking in different languages anymore?). The sword itself is infact a very old one and it is infact from her Clan from a very long time ago when they were less secretive. Its another tool used for killing just like her martial assassination arts. I'm not going to be an inventor of anything, the sword is EVERYTHING. If someone takes that sword? THEY can use its power providing they attune those crystals will skills from scratch (Different for every user). Does this make any sort of sense or am I babbling >.< [EDIT] - Scimitar's do exsist in FF14... they're just not called Scimitar's. For example, Aldis' sword, The sword of Nald IS a Scimitar.

I'd like to reel this back slightly. I should point out i'm not looking to create any lore to make this idea work. I'm simply combining a scimitar, gems that are basically unaspected crystals and using those crystals to cast a spell. We've seen in FF14 many things can be done using crystals such as summoning primals, cooking, crafting. All manner of things. While it is blue mage theme it is NOT blue mage, it is VERY far from it. So I decided that the power lies witht he sword NOT the wielder. That way once Blue mage drops? I can throw that sword away and pursuit the job itself. No retcon required! Thoughts?

I thank you for your honest and constructive opinion. This is why I LOVE this community, we can discuss grey area topics without descending into some silly flame war. Please keep this going! Even if you don't agree with it I want to hear all opinions and I'd like to hear of some suggestions for spells also. As many as you are able.

I understand that line of thinking which is exactly why the only common traits it has with FF11 itself is the weapon and the Blue Magic. Everything else draws from FF14's lore. Should Blue mage become released in the future? Then I can work towards becoming one ICly as she is NOT one at all. She's simply a weakened and watered down derivative.

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Absolutely TheLastCandle. The art she will use is by no means a true Blue Mage. It is an extremely watered down version of it much like White Mage and Conjurer... except the strength level gap between the two is MUCH larger. I've made sure not to really fill in too many of the blanks in accordance to the lore itself. My character literally found this scimitar in a second / third hand weapons shop, buried at the bottom of a pile so to speak. It had script engraved onto the flat of the blade which was in her native tongue of Akshar (Arabic / Hebrew) that to her knowledge is only spoken by her VERY secretive clan and is considered a dead language. There are a few people (One or two) that she's met that have knowledge of this language. She bought it naturally because of the connection and it just so happens that this blade is special in regards to Blue-type magic... but by no means is it a true Blue Mage. As for spells? I think Bad Breath is too strong of a skill to give to a watered down version of Blue Mage (Which i've called Warrior of the Blue Sand in her native tongue for story purposes). Perhaps a breath skill with much less potency would be better? Like a paralyze or poison... but not both! I think Metalic body over Cocoon is a good idea also and I can't wait to learn Death Scissor from The Cancer crab FATE! That sounds like a blast!!

Yikes! I'm very happy that everyone is so accepting if this idea! I've thought about so little nuisances here an there for idea itself involving the sword... all secrets though! I think I will go ahead with this idea and work into my character nicely... the draw of playing a class even remotely close to Blue Mage is too strong!! I thank you all for the support... With that said... Monster Skills! Thought?! Obviously Cocoon, White Wind and Death Scissor are on my list as they're quite iconic. I'd like to find some balanced and FF14 related attacks that fit the profile.

Based on the feed back I've gotten so far I've begun to flesh out how it may all work using current lore. The scimitar itself IS the power. No soul gem. This would be a watered down derivative of something greater. Much like Conjury and White Magery except this would be much more watered down than the difference of Conjury and White Magery. I propose to use the Gem's like permanent reusable aether crystals that store the essence of a monster killed within it. So its aether is drawn in and can be activated by running the wielder's aether through the sword after a specific sword dance combination for each. Obtaining the skill would be step one, learning to use it would be an entirely different step. A much harder one that comes with backlash effects if not performed correctly. I'd also like to propose that because the sword itself is the power, disarming said Psuedo Blue Mage would disable their ability to USE said skills. A nice draw back for a cool concept... and a balancing one at that. Thoughts?

I thought to make the power of Blue Spells the weapon itself. I agree that Blue Mage would be a crystaless class. I described the scimitar as ornate with sweeping Arabic text on the flat of the blade along with 8 different coloured gems set in the hilt. So I think a monster skill is stored in each gem and the user must hold the sword to use the power sort of deal. Does that sound plausible? I want to stress once more! If we as a COMMUNITY decide to accept this proposal I would like us as a COMMUNITY to flesh out the concept to be used by any who would like it. I'd like us all to decide on the skill set of a Blue Mage until we actually get one (Again, damn ninjas!!!) I think that is a fair distribution and while not all read these forums on the RP side of things a lot of us do and most of us are very opened minded to lore bending for correct purposes!

Ciel! You pretty Elezen you... you've just made my evening! I plan to pick 8 monster skills of varying ability's. Blue Mage to me was always about versatility. Then i'd offset that weakish spell power with some elegant sword play. I'd really like to have a mechanic that suggests offensive spells could only be cast if a specific sword maneuver was to be performed and landed its target.

Ok, now hear me out because... I don't want my dreams crushed. I love Blue Mage. Everything about it. Its theme, its skill-set, the weapons, the armour, the spells EVERYTHING!! I DESPERATELY wanted it over Ninja. Stupid Ninja. *pouts* So, I write this today to ask of two things. 1. What is the likely hood that I could RP the blue mage class? As it stands my concept would be a Scimitar, swordplay and a few choice spells from the monsters of Eorzea. My character is Arabian themed, even speaks in Arabic (Called Akshar ingame). So that covers its middle eastern type origin. 2. If you think this could feasible, I'd like to ask everyone here to help me create a character sheet for the class from an RP stand point. We would choose its skills predominantly. I feel if we all had a say in WHAT skill they could have from the monsters of the world (Nothing OP) we could create Blue Mage RP template that could be distributed for others that wanted to RP a Blue Mage. Of course if Blue Mage were ever released we'd not need it but lets face it, we ALL have had that niggling though when you see mob us En Aero and said to ourselves; "Dammit SE! WHEN'S RED MAGE?!" If we could make it work for Blue Mage, Red mage is easy! Everything is already in front of us... we just need to put it altogether. Please, please, please! Do not turn this thread into a flame war, constructive criticism and ideas ONLY. If you do not like the idea, say so in a fashion that displays it in an orderly manner. Thank you! ♥

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