[Roofus]

Not sure if someone from Alpha can comment on this. But I guess others of us can speculate...

One of the major drawbacks with ranged weapon based jobs in FFXI was the fact that you always had to restock your supplies. I've gotten the feeling based on some things I've read for FF14 that they aren't following the same format. That essentially once you acquire a type of ammo, you have infinite supply of it and don't have to craft/buy more to restock. And that ammo type is either something you equip or a "ability" you acquire or upgrade to.

Anyone have an information or insight on this?

[renzuko]

or it could be like dragon age:origins, where a bow had default infinite ammo that dealt normal damage, then you could equip ammo that was limited, but had extra damage mayhaps?

[Roofus]

renzuko, on 17 June 2010 - 02:20 AM, said:

or it could be like dragon age:origins, where a bow had default infinite ammo that dealt normal damage, then you could equip ammo that was limited, but had extra damage mayhaps?

I would be ok with it being limited use or if it deteriorated even. Like say you get a type of arrows and you have infinite supply, but the arrow equipment begins to deteriorate and you either have to repair it with some craft skill or it will just break and then you have to acquire a new one.

[Brayker]

Currently there is an ability in place that lets you use MP to fully restock your supply of arrows. What kind of arrows is yet to be seen since there are 5-6 types.

[Ferendial]

If ammo is unlimited I think I'll strongly consider playing as a Ranger; I always wanted to in 11 but I never had enough money to maintain arrows and such.

[WHiP_LASH]

one of my jobs in FFXI was 75 ranger, was my first job to 75, and strangely enough it wasn't hard, lol & i even used the most expensive stuff, i just had a set routine that i followed & farmed often enough, while making money with linkshell,
but annnyway.
lancer
archer
healer "for when i need to heal myself"
and anything that involves guns or dual wielding will be my classes in FINAL FANTASY XIV! [:

[Ferendial]

While we're on the topic of weapons, I wonder if crossbows will be an option in the future.

[WHiP_LASH]

guns. yesplease.

[octoberasian]

If anything, I hope it'd be like Atlantica. The ranged weapons did not require ammo. However, to improve damage, you would have to buy specialized ammo. This, in and of itself, would make Ranger a very likable job. I have a 75 RNG in FFXI and keeping up with the fluctuating prices of arrows is hard as it is. I'm 83 Smithing, so I should have probably leveled Woodworking instead. XD

[Velhart]

The MP routine would be a great idea in my opinion. It would still keep you limited on your ammunition and not burn a hole in your pocket.