Phalanx II

[Callisto]

Re: Phalanx II

Now that's an idea I can get behind! I was going to do at least 2 STR when I got around to the stats, LoL. For now I'm working on capping Sword and MP for the melee DD action.

[hongman]

Re: Phalanx II

Actually, general question for you Callisto - do you have a static, build your own PT's or PUGs?

If PUG's (and even building your own) how do you get round the resistence of letting RDM melee and pull?

[Callisto]

Re: Phalanx II

I don't have a static per se, but I do merit predominantly with friends who care more about having fun than XP/hr. I rarely plan to merit or flag up, mostly it's when a friend has a 5/6 party and needs a puller or healer and they send me a /t. I've been on Ramuh for over 3 years now, by now most people I would end up in meripo I've met at least once before.

As far as dealing with pickup groups who think that I shouldn't melee, the 2 things that have generally worked is that I know when and when not to melee, i.e. if I'm puller in a crowded, competitive camp I focus on my job, and I've gotten lucky to do respectable damage most times that people complain. I never put meleeing in front of keeping my buff cycle going or making timely pulls, although I have a macro and gear setup that is very specific to letting me be able to melee while getting all my other stuff done. And a NIN can't bitch at you for 'feeding a mop TP' when you're doing more damage per swing than he is.