[Alkar]

Yes, new avatars coming!
Alexander’s Flow “Perfect Defense”: Reduction of damage sustained and prevention of status ailments for all party members!
Odin’s Flow “Zantetsuken”: Defeat all foes within an area of effect!
Against NMs, Zantetsuken damage & accuracy will be calculated based on SMN MP, with the number of enemies in the area reducing damage.
But:
Alexander and Odin function differently from other Avatars in that they can only be invoked for Astral Flow.

This post has been edited by Alkar: 28 February 2010 - 02:42 AM

[dakpluto]

Astral Flow only.....LMFAO...


Just when you get excited....FUCKED IN THE ASS AGAIN.

[Boldfinger]

LOL pwnt. etc

[Evane]

3 years for 2 BPs.. sweet!

Edit: Lol even Zantetsuken didn't work on the imp and fly. It's just sad.

This post has been edited by Evane: 28 February 2010 - 02:46 AM

[Boldfinger]

Also

Alkar, on 28 February 2010 - 02:41 AM, said:

with the number of enemies in the area reducing damage.

Just for Zantetsuken or for all Astral Flow? I better hurry up and get my 29 SMN to Korroloka Tunnel, just in case.

This post has been edited by Boldfinger: 28 February 2010 - 02:48 AM

[Alkar]

Just for Zantetsuken but that was a big "Fuck you" to all Summoners... 5 years for 2 BPs? Unless there are others but we're limited to use them every 2 hours... or Astral Flow becomes a normal job ability <.<

[Boldfinger]

Yup. SE didn't use lube or anything. Hnnnnng!

[Speltz]

Take it and stfu. Shit's sweet.

[Varizen]

Here's the deal. People complained about how useless Astral Flow was at 75. This just effectively deals out some ultra powerful new 2hrs on SMN, and Odin already seems Overpowered.

Also, I assume they'll have more than just the 2 abilities. Those are just their main ones.

[Evane]

[ Summoner ]
Two new long-awaited avatars, Alexander and Odin will be added. Both new avatars will appear and do the summoner’s bidding only when Astral Flow is in effect. Be aware, invoking one or the other will automatically initiate Astral Flow, the effect of which will end upon the avatar’s release. In accordance of their introduction, summoners will become able to use the “Astral Flow” job ability even when no avatars have been invoked.

Avatar: Alexander
Uses “Perfect Defense” to reduce damage sustained by party members and prevent status ailments.
- Damage reduction and resistance rate will vary with the summoner’s remaining MP.


So.. having Alex summoned with AF on will still cost MP? and what the fuck really.. his buff will wear off as soon as he's gone.

This post has been edited by Evane: 28 February 2010 - 03:17 AM

[Alkar]

According to their notes on Vanafest site these only have 2hrs. BUT with the new level cap being increased to 99 we're bound to see new abilities for ourselves and our avatars.
Also say goodbye to Hastega guys, hopefully we'll get new abilities SCH,RDM and WHMs will be able to cast Hastega as soon as they hit the required levels.

[Varizen]

I'd also like to point this lovely line out:

Quote

Up until now, most job adjustments have been implemented with ease of party-forming in mind. From this point onwards, we plan to shift the focus towards ease of participation in endgame content. The role of each job will also come under review.

Currently for instance, the role of debuffing enemies is the exclusive domain of only a few jobs, but we intend to examine ways to enable more professions to perform similar roles, empowering each with the capacity to handle a wider range of situations. Our goal is to achieve—without sacrificing the uniqueness of each job—greater ease of participation in endgame content and provide the opportunity for all participants to contribute equally.

The scope of our vision for job adjustments does not stop there, however. Maintaining battle balance remains one of our highest priorities. As such, we intend to conduct reviews on an ongoing basis and introduce new equipment and adjust weapon skills as necessary. It is anticipated that the level cap increase will impact the balance of certain elements more than others. We will keep a close watch on these areas and, if the situation demands, review and reconsider even the adjustments that have been announced. Our ultimate goal is to provide the most rewarding, balanced play environment possible to all adventurers.

My 2nd bold... Wtf m8...?

[Speltz]

I think the more important issue at hand is the fact 24 more levels are to be done on SMN : (

[Alkar]

I'd really like to know the amount of exp we need to get to get up there lol... I have lots of 75 jobs <.<

[Varizen]

Wait... is the level cap to 100? When did this first come out?


*edit* also, our Hastega will be better simply based on skills. But yes, there will have to be some strict improvements...

[Alkar]

The FINAL level cap will be 99 starting from June update. That's why I said goobye to Hastega lol, all our buffs will be worthless really soon.

This post has been edited by Alkar: 28 February 2010 - 03:17 AM

[Varizen]

Can I get the link?

[Alkar]

Vanafest
Scroll down in the twitter updates on the right.

[Toth]

I noticed the smn used astral flow twice in a 3 min period....

Hmmm.....

[Alkar]

They most likely reset the timer on AF just to show the avatars and not wait 2 hours.