Thread: The value of stacking Def DWN (with damage calculator)

Originally Posted by CBW

I don't know how this particular translation went down, but frame is probably shortened something equivalent to "framework". Not windows...

It's probably more accurate/appropriate in English to call them A-Class, B-Class, etc., short for "Classification."

Yes, they can be thought of as categories. So 'class' or 'type' are appropriate. My point was simply that if a term is so awkward you have to explain the choice to your audience to avoid confusion, you probably could've chosen a better term--all the moreso if you're just parroting something someone else parroted from Google Translate. The original JP itself probably isn't even an official term, and therefore there's no obligation to be faithful to it.

Originally Posted by sanahtlig

Yes, they can be thought of as categories. So 'class' or 'type' are appropriate. My point was simply that if a term is so awkward you have to explain the choice to your audience to avoid confusion, you probably could've chosen a better term--all the moreso if you're just parroting something someone else parroted from Google Translate. The original JP itself probably isn't even an official term, and therefore there's no obligation to be faithful to it.

Agreed.890

Not exactly about Def Down, but just damage mechanics.
How does attack skill ups from the weapon grid apply towards damage? Is it multiplicative with all their damage, when is it applied, etc. And also, how does a weapons attack stat add in?
I'm curious as to when its worth it to use an on element weapon vs a non-element weapon with superior stats.

Originally Posted by Losticus

Not exactly about Def Down, but just damage mechanics.
How does attack skill ups from the weapon grid apply towards damage? Is it multiplicative with all their damage, when is it applied, etc. And also, how does a weapons attack stat add in?
I'm curious as to when its worth it to use an on element weapon vs a non-element weapon with superior stats.

You can put your numbers into my assault and eidolon effects calculator and find out!

Originally Posted by sanahtlig

You can put your numbers into my assault and eidolon effects calculator and find out!

Ah, I didn't know it factored those in! Thank you, I shall.