Sam TANK is silly. Samurai traditionally where evasive, and if you got hit, a strike could mean your death... soooo yeah
There were a few times back in the day (like, 2004, when leveling the job) that I got asked to tank on samurai in Japanese parties. I always felt like I was doing terribly compared to a paladin or ninja back then, but they always seemed quite pleased. I did what I could; exp parties on samurai were hard to come by back then.
It's strange when you consider that Samurai in FFs have changed in practically every iteration. I have to say, though, Bravely Default's version (Counter focused tank) is probably the style I prefer.
In FFXI though, I tank everything as RUN/SAM, and Seigan + Third Eye is incredibly useful against certain enemies or large groups. Having 75% PDT, super Phalanx, and 87% flat parry rate is nothing to scoff at either.
Forced to flee the Black Shroud for fear of the elementals and their boundless wrath, the Ixal settled the windswept mountains of Xelphatol more than five hundred and fifty years ago. Since that day, they have labored tirelessly to eke out an existence in these harsh and unforgiving lands, slowly but surely expanding their dominion over the entire region. Yet the Ixal have never forgotten that which was once denied them, and so they seek divine intervention once more─to summon Garuda and beseech her strike down their enemies. In the shadow of the First Mountain, the ritual nears completion, as a brave hero once more races against time to deliver the realm from destruction.
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Though long-since abandoned by its Sharlayan keepers, the Great Gubal Library does not want for visitants, its halls ever stirring with the voidsent guardians who walk its corridors. With danger at every turn, the fool who dares trespass here would find not wisdom but certain doom. Yet it was not long ago that an intrepid adventurer braved the deepest depths of this forbidding vault of knowledge, returning unscathed and wiser for the experience─a feat of daring that would be sung of the realm over. Mayhap that is why an anonymous individual would beseech that selfsame champion to return in search of long-forgotten knowledge. One can only hope this venture proves yet another enlightening lesson.
I kinda hope that they make Samurai a DPS, and they give it all of Cyan's Sword Techs. Quadra Slice, Retort, Empowerer, all that ***. Even Cleave, and I hope they leave Cleave as instant death AOE.
There are a few NMs in particular where Third Eye is extremely satisfying to use. Blinking out Eagle Eye Shot spam from Warder of Courage (the level 150 Absolute Virtue) is probably my favorite. That, or the Soulflayer NM in Reisenjima that tries to make Darkness on you with Bloodrake (he puts up Azure Lore as a heads up so you don't even need Seigan, actually).
Skjalf thought that Kingnobody had Skjalf on block list.
Why does Kingnobody continue to reply to things that Skjalf says?
^^;
I'm sleep deprived so I'm going to use that as an excuse to be honest: The way you referr to yourself in the third perso is why I read your posts in Elmo's voice.
Skjalf thought that Kingnobody had Skjalf on block list.
Why does Kingnobody continue to reply to things that Skjalf says?
^^;
I'm sleep deprived so I'm going to use that as an excuse to be honest: The way you referr to yourself in the third perso is why I read your posts in Elmo's voice.
Anna Ruthven, Skjalf was not talking to you. (ΦωΦ)
Skjalf thought that Kingnobody had Skjalf on block list.
Why does Kingnobody continue to reply to things that Skjalf says?
^^;
I'm sleep deprived so I'm going to use that as an excuse to be honest: The way you referr to yourself in the third perso is why I read your posts in Elmo's voice.
Anna Ruthven, Skjalf was not talking to you. (ΦωΦ)
This is a thread that I found on another website I post at. It can be really really interesting. I thought it deserved a place here.
Post your random thoughts for the day here, or anything else that intrigues you.
For starters, is it possible to give constructive critism to someone who doesn't have a neck? I totally just walked by a girl who didn't. Someone isn't getting a necklace for Valentines day!
And who decided black and white can't be colors? I want to say a racist. I really do.