Unhappy ending?

[Xenthan]

I've read over and over again that BSTs get to 75, and it's like taking a 10 mile hike through beautiful country, only to arrive back in a polluted town. I was just wondering if reaching 75 really is a let down. It seems like endgame, BST really has little purpose (by endgame I mean sea and gods), and that after leveling, there isn't much else. Any 75's out there have encouraging (or discouraging) news for me?

[Blood Red Poet]

Re: Unhappy ending?

What are you complainning about? BST isn't your first job to 75, and if that wasn't worse enough, your first one was BLM.

[Xenthan]

Re: Unhappy ending?

I'm not complaining, I'm asking a simple question. Is it wrong that I'm concerned that this job is leading nowhere? Is it wrong that I worry about wasting all this time to get a job to 75 that I'll never get to use? I think not. If you think otherwise, then this is the wrong thread to post your opinion in. Now, if anyone else would like to answer my question and not be an ass about it, it would be much appreciated.

[Ikaridono]

Re: Unhappy ending?

I haven't hit 75 yet, but I'm close. 74. All I have to say is screw end game. I don't to have any part of it. After 75 Bst, I'm either gonna merit for a future job, or work on my crafts, or buy all the gear I've always wanted. lol.

[Darkrain]

Re: Unhappy ending?

endgame bst is amazing. I have played bst sam nin and mnk endgame now and I find bst to be the most fun. Check on my LVL 75 bst end-game guide on this forum every few days to learn about some of the awsome things you will be able to do. I'm going to post strats on how to make gil (that doesn't destroy it for other bsts), how to solo missions, HNMs, etc. Also I will post how to make courier carrie wtf-pwn other damage dealers. ^^ Don't be discouraged, bst endgame ROCKS

[Alagasta]

Re: Unhappy ending?

Well, all I have to say is I didn't get the satisfaction that I thought I would when I hit 75. It seemed like just another level to me. I got bored after I hit it. After about a week, I ended up with 11k exp just from ENMs and escort and then I switched to merits. My first outting for merits was a duo in Bibiki, I got 5k, lol.

After that, I got the rest of it just killing things with my sky linkshell. I never really went to go solo or duo again for merits after that. Instead, I was lucky enough to get invited into merit parties off imps in one of the new areas. So far, I've been able to rack up about 10 merits. I figured I need about 38 more before I'll be satisfied to level up warrior, lol.

But as far as BST goes end game...Because of me, we were able to kill things after wiping. Killer effects and charm bind are invaluable. Honestly, every other job didn't know how to handle the pets in DM when we tried...I was able to solo them one at a time. I was lucky enough to get into a small skyls, pretty much just starting out. Because I've been with them for so long and I've played somewhat of a leadership role, I'm 3rd for Byakko's Haidate and was nominated 2nd or Kirin's Osode. I don't think they'd give usless jobs those peices of equip.

Just because I got no great satisfaction of hitting 75, I'm still very, very glad I did it. It was a great journey that still hasn't ended. If I could go back and do a different job, I wouldn't even think twice about it, I'd stick with BST.

[Kakusaijin.]

Re: Unhappy ending?

Is it wrong that I'm concerned that this job is leading nowhere?

It's not that it's leading nowhere, it's that nobody is going to say "Hey dude, go get on your BST, we don't want your BLM."

It just ain't gon' happen, evah'.

Although I personally haven't had much fun in my endgame experience. The coolest thing I think I've done since I hit 75 (And since deleveled from it.) was duo Ancient Goobbue. :/

[Ascusti]

Re: Unhappy ending?

It's not that it's leading nowhere, it's that nobody is going to say "Hey dude, go get on your BST, we don't want your BLM."

It just ain't gon' happen, evah'.

Hehe, LS normally asks me to change from BLM to BST @ Tiamat.

But yeah thats about the only time.

BST is my job that I use to have fun, explore, farm, and xp in the areas where alliances fear to tread.

[Kakusaijin.]

Re: Unhappy ending?

Well, once you hit 75, there's only one real scary place left.

Den of Rancor.

[Ikaridono]

Re: Unhappy ending?

lol. Hate that place so much.

Some of the new zones are plenty scary tho.

[Gutspraygore]

Re: Unhappy ending?

Any 75's out there have encouraging (or discouraging) news for me?

The BST job is what you make of it.

In areas like Dynamis, Sky, and most HNM's your role will pretty much be straight damage dealer. In this aspect, BSTs are actually quite good. However, BSTs have much more to offer. I think this is the resason people feel jaded with their own lvl 75 BSTs.

Personally, I level other jobs for group HNM activities. But then, that doesn't mean I don't have fun with my BST. There is a general rule of thumb when you consider the circumstances:

As a rule... If you are bored, it is because you are a boring person. It is not because there is nothing for you to do.

For many of us, BST is just one tool in our arsenal. When we find a good reason to break it out, it's not only fun for us, but it usually leaves an indelible mark on the other people that participate. Our talents are quite unique. For my own enjoyment, I reserve my BST specifically for these scenarios.

Another important thing to note... BSTs also make quite a phenomenal presence when grouped with other BSTs. In the end-game, you'll find other people such as yourself wanting to explore your horizons. It never hurts to venture out as such and see what you can accomplish.

Never, NEVER think that your lvl 75 BST is useless... because you would be dead wrong.


Keep your integrity. Explore your possibilities. Have fun with the game. And don't forget that, at the end of the day, that's all it is.