I've had this wonderful little prize in my inventory for nigh on 3 weeks now, an Astral Ring that I got from T&T. As I've been levelling on Beetles and Spiders in Quicksand Caves, I notice that, my buffs aren't sticking, so I go and check the AH between parties for a Solace Ring (or better, Solace Ring +1) as I have been doing since I hit 40th level. I've noticed that while there is ample stock of the other 40 rings, Solace Rings are in short supply at all times.
Back to the Astral Ring...as a Red Mage of 40-something level with Refresh, I find that my mana pool is almost never anywhere near the last 25 mp, so I've been swapping out my Astral for a Tranquility Ring for the +2 MND since I can't seem to stick buffs on Beetles despite having 41+14 MND and 132 (capped) Enfeebling skill. Then I notice that I never put the Astral back on...because I never have time to fill my mp up to full+25.
I'm a Hume Male Red Mage and I'm questioning the usefulness of everyone who's everyone's favorite bauble...the rare and beautiful, Astral Ring. I think I'd be much happier with a nice Solace Ring to help me stick Enfeebles rather than an extra 25 mp that I never get to use anyway. Now, I can see the usefulness of such a ring for say, a Paladin, or even the odd Galka/Elvaan mage, but for myself, I can't see it as being anything more than an expensive fashion accessory.
Am I crazy? Do you use them? Do they help you out that much?
I think I'd be happier with the million gil...but I think I'll wait to see what people think.
Back to the Astral Ring...as a Red Mage of 40-something level with Refresh, I find that my mana pool is almost never anywhere near the last 25 mp, so I've been swapping out my Astral for a Tranquility Ring for the +2 MND since I can't seem to stick buffs on Beetles despite having 41+14 MND and 132 (capped) Enfeebling skill. Then I notice that I never put the Astral back on...because I never have time to fill my mp up to full+25.
I'm a Hume Male Red Mage and I'm questioning the usefulness of everyone who's everyone's favorite bauble...the rare and beautiful, Astral Ring. I think I'd be much happier with a nice Solace Ring to help me stick Enfeebles rather than an extra 25 mp that I never get to use anyway. Now, I can see the usefulness of such a ring for say, a Paladin, or even the odd Galka/Elvaan mage, but for myself, I can't see it as being anything more than an expensive fashion accessory.
Am I crazy? Do you use them? Do they help you out that much?
I think I'd be happier with the million gil...but I think I'll wait to see what people think.
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