Hello everyone, I'm happy to post my first thread on FFXIV forums 
I hope I learn something new from you guys with your ideas, and I also hope that at least some of our thoughts might reach SE developers. Have fun.
Monk rework:
*Greased Lightning:
-4th GL is now a trait (same increases and buffs).
Since the monk is heavily dependent on GL, it is wise to just add 4th GL stack as a trait instead
of relying on an ability.
*Fists: (Fists cannot be changed during combat)
FoF:
-increases damage by 5%. (removing the 10% increase from the trait)
FoW:
-increases haste by 5%.
-increases movement speed (more than what it is right now in order to meet positional
requirements more easily and recovering from big AoEs).
FoE:
-reduces damage taken by 10%.
-ignore positional req. (reduce positional bonuses by 50%).
Instead of dumping FoE after learning FoF, each Fists should grant the monk a unique advantage depending on the fight.
*Forms:
Opo-opo: same (Leaden Fist from DK, Crit. from Bootshine).
Raptor: opens a chakra.
Coeurl: same (grants GL stack).
Forms are also a signature of the monk. Unlike opo-opo and coeurl forms, raptor form gives nothing.
*Chakra:
-Forbidden Chakra potency: 300 instead of 370.
-remove Deep Meditation II trait.
Since now the monk have higher chances of opening a chakra in a shorter time with raptor
effect, reducing FC potency is logical as well as removing Deep Meditation II trait. (FoW is now valuable in this case)
*oGCDs:
Anatman:
-channeling for 3 seconds will grant 4th GL stack, open five chakra, and grant opo-opo form. Channeling ends after applying effects.
-recast: 300 sec.
-the channel can only be interrupted when moving or using an action.
Just use it before pulling and you are fully ready for the battle. however, a small mistake is punishing as the recast time is not short.
Tornado Kick:
-granted after keeping 4th GL stack for 30 sec. (timer starts after obtaining 4th GL and resets
after execution).
-potency: 250.
-doesn't consume GL.
-recast: 10 sec.
Six-sided Star:
-granted after successfully completing two form cycles (one cycle = opo-opo > raptor > coeurl).
(cycle resets upon executing perfect balance and start over after pb ends)
-potency: 250.
-not a weapon skill (doesn't share the recast time with weapon skills).
-recast: 10 sec.
-doesn't reset GL timer.
TK and SSS now can be part of monk's usual rotation, that's why their damages are reduced. I also want to implement the feeling of accomplishment once the player satisfies certain conditions (form cycles, keeping 4th GL).
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I hope I learn something new from you guys with your ideas, and I also hope that at least some of our thoughts might reach SE developers. Have fun.Monk rework:
*Greased Lightning:
-4th GL is now a trait (same increases and buffs).
Since the monk is heavily dependent on GL, it is wise to just add 4th GL stack as a trait instead
of relying on an ability.
*Fists: (Fists cannot be changed during combat)
FoF:
-increases damage by 5%. (removing the 10% increase from the trait)
FoW:
-increases haste by 5%.
-increases movement speed (more than what it is right now in order to meet positional
requirements more easily and recovering from big AoEs).
FoE:
-reduces damage taken by 10%.
-ignore positional req. (reduce positional bonuses by 50%).
Instead of dumping FoE after learning FoF, each Fists should grant the monk a unique advantage depending on the fight.
*Forms:
Opo-opo: same (Leaden Fist from DK, Crit. from Bootshine).
Raptor: opens a chakra.
Coeurl: same (grants GL stack).
Forms are also a signature of the monk. Unlike opo-opo and coeurl forms, raptor form gives nothing.
*Chakra:
-Forbidden Chakra potency: 300 instead of 370.
-remove Deep Meditation II trait.
Since now the monk have higher chances of opening a chakra in a shorter time with raptor
effect, reducing FC potency is logical as well as removing Deep Meditation II trait. (FoW is now valuable in this case
)*oGCDs:
Anatman:
-channeling for 3 seconds will grant 4th GL stack, open five chakra, and grant opo-opo form. Channeling ends after applying effects.
-recast: 300 sec.
-the channel can only be interrupted when moving or using an action.
Just use it before pulling and you are fully ready for the battle. however, a small mistake is punishing as the recast time is not short.
Tornado Kick:
-granted after keeping 4th GL stack for 30 sec. (timer starts after obtaining 4th GL and resets
after execution).
-potency: 250.
-doesn't consume GL.
-recast: 10 sec.
Six-sided Star:
-granted after successfully completing two form cycles (one cycle = opo-opo > raptor > coeurl).
(cycle resets upon executing perfect balance and start over after pb ends)
-potency: 250.
-not a weapon skill (doesn't share the recast time with weapon skills).
-recast: 10 sec.
-doesn't reset GL timer.
TK and SSS now can be part of monk's usual rotation, that's why their damages are reduced. I also want to implement the feeling of accomplishment once the player satisfies certain conditions (form cycles, keeping 4th GL).
continue...
Continue reading...