Are we getting a new class or job?

Back in Feb of this year Y-Man said something pretty interesting.

See Here: http://gamerescape.com/2013/02/21/ga...ur/#more-23207

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First of all, we are planning a new race for an expansion pack. For the classes and jobs, we will introduce them through patches because all of the Legacy players have level 50 jobs anyway. When we introduce new classes and jobs we will probably increase the level cap at the same time.

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So this leads me to a very hopeful situation of us getting a new class or job in 2.1. What do you think the chances are of this?

They either will or they won't. 50/50
As the patch is done on their side, they either have or have not: 100/0

I don't think were going to see a new class with the patch coming out in a few weeks, they would have already revealed some info if they were, unless its super secret that wont be revealed till the last minutes of the patch...but that's just wishful thinking. =P

0% chance. It would have been in the overview if a class was coming out in 2.1

Class Tweaks, 2 hard mode dungeons, Extreme Primals, Crystal Tower, and PVP. That's it afaik.

Not this year.
Try again in 3-6 months.

Not in 2.1...it will be in 2.2. I think they even said that somewhere.

pretty sure that was referring to the arcanist class

There was mention of additional Tank class. Chances are they did not finalize what they would do until 2.0 took off and they get some data to see who is playing what and what is short on. That is why they seem to suggest a new Tank class. Unlikely 2.1 (in past, they always gave lots of notice, sneak peaks, and tips on what you need to do to unlock). Maybe 2.2, would not be surprised if it was pushed out to 2.3.

The issue is that a new class is, sadly, not 'much content'. We can level it up quickly and then be done with it. They need to add more content. Adding a new class is a lot of work but does not occupy people for many hours. So I think they will focus on throwing enough content at us to keep us busy, and THEN new class.

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Originally Posted by Asiaine

... a new class is, sadly, not 'much content'. We can level it up quickly and then be done with it.

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Doing anything 'fast'... don't you think it would be harder to find satisfaction... ;)
Unless you like it 'fast and furious'? ;)
ahem.

I disagree, I think a new class is quite a big of content. It's a new perspective/way to play the game!
I'm having loads of fun leveling multiple classes as I go. So hearing that there'll be another class? Nice!

I guess the POV is a bit different when/if you've got multiple classes at 50's already.
/shrug

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Originally Posted by VisRalis

I guess the POV is a bit different when/if you've got multiple classes at 50's already.
/shrug

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Quite, and that has to be considered. Also the class gameplay may not appeal to all. If they release a big sword wielder, some people may not care for it (like myself). If they release a dancer I'll jump on it (but many others would pass). What they need is content that a larger % of people would do. For example, Crystal Tower: There is a lot of people who will at least try it out.

At the end it comes down to simple formula:
Amount of hours spent consuming content (by all people, all worlds).
Amount of hours spent developing content.

They will go for best bang for buck option ^^; (Which is why we see a lot of features some would call insignificant... because they are 'cheap' enough to make and have a good return).

Considering that they have said any Class / Job Increase will come with a Level Increase (in a Patch, not an Expansion) and that any new Races would be added on a ratio of 1 / Expansion, I think it is fairly safe to assume we won't see 'Race Exclusive' Classes or Jobs any time soon.

I would love to see Advanced Classes (that require 2 Jobs to unlock and the new Class starts at Level 1) and Advanced Jobs from Advanced Classes.

IE: Paladin + Warrior 50 = Samurai Class (Level 1) unlocked

With the game as-is, the only two jobs which could easily be thematically worked into current content would be some kind of gun-wielder (Corsair?) given that the thematic fixings exist in Limsa-Lominsa. Perhaps Beastmaster in Gridania, since it's not as if it's far from the wild and has plenty of resident animal-handlers, and Red Mage in Ul'dah, because one night some people from the Thaumaturge and Gladiator guild got drunk and inspired.

Red Mage = Tank? Wields dueling swords (rapiers and such, distinct look and animations from GLD's straight and curved swords). Evasion/Deflection-based rather than mitigation (stylish headwear all contains +enmity, because all enemies get jealous)
Beastmaster = Damage? One-handed axes, and pets. Let the forums resound with cries of "nerf Apkallu"
Corsair = Damage, and...healing? Okay, I just like the idea of shooting heal-bullets (they did this in Xenoblade and it was wonderful)

Anything else should wait for an expansion, with new areas and new themes.

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Originally Posted by Nayto

One year from now Musketeer will FINALLY be available...

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A major NPC dual-wields pistols. The Garleans have gun-everythings*. THERE ARE GUN PLAQUES ON THE WALL IN THE CORAL TOWER.

Why are you teasing us, Square. :(

*no seriously, I half-expect them to next show up in the story quietly collecting shards of Dalamud, and then they make thier return to Eorzea proclaiming, "Behold, THE GUNMOON!", and it's got these giant shotgun barrels sticking out of it at all angles.

One year from now Musketeer will FINALLY be available...

I would say it is not hopeless. SE knows how to hype things up and leaving this for the last second would indeed create alot of hype.

But it is unlikely, they would've told it earlier trying to get people to stay here.

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Originally Posted by Ryios

Class Tweaks, 2 hard mode dungeons, Extreme Primals, Crystal Tower, and PVP. That's it afaik.

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Plus new primal (Good King Moggle Mog XII), new dungeon (Pharos Sirius), daily beast tribes quests, treasure hunting, FC housing and aesthetician.
On topic, I'm pretty sure they aren't increasing the level cap, so I highly doubt we get new class/job.

introducing a new class only a few months after release is highly unlikely, anyway. they are working on the musketeer, that's all we know at this point. (and from the sounds of it they only do it because they 'have to', since it was originally promissed in 1.0 -.-)

either way, since playing SWTOR I definitely am no longer thinking a ranged tank / tank with a gun would be a bad thing. it can be quite the fun, actually! so why not? a corsair a tank? sure! (as long as the other pew pew class is allowed to be an .actual. supporting class or maybe a healer, maybe something like the Assault Rifle/Pistols 'class' in TSW :P)

About what I want to introduce- it’s more like what I think I have to introduce. Something related to guns because the (musketeer) guild in the game. Something related to that I think I have to introduce.

Also I do feel that scouting classes are lacking so I want to bring in Theif, Ninja and those that have to do with stealth. Also more casters like Blue Mage and Red Mage are something I would like to add.

BLUE MAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EDIT oh man this is from Feb ; ; I didn't read the OP just clicked the link ^^

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Originally Posted by amnie

introducing a new class only a few months after release is highly unlikely, anyway. they are working on the musketeer, that's all we know at this point. (and from the sounds of it they only do it because they 'have to', since it was originally promissed in 1.0 -.-)

either way, since playing SWTOR I definitely am no longer thinking a ranged tank / tank with a gun would be a bad thing. it can be quite the fun, actually! so why not? a corsair a tank? sure! (as long as the other pew pew class is allowed to be an .actual. supporting class or maybe a healer, maybe something like the Assault Rifle/Pistols 'class' in TSW :P)

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after playing a Monk and Dragoon I can't imagine implimenting a ranged tank in this game.

i just hope it's better then fishing :s

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Originally Posted by amnie

either way, since playing SWTOR I definitely am no longer thinking a ranged tank / tank with a gun would be a bad thing. it can be quite the fun, actually! so why not? a corsair a tank? sure! (as long as the other pew pew class is allowed to be an .actual. supporting class or maybe a healer, maybe something like the Assault Rifle/Pistols 'class' in TSW :P)

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The only thing I got out of the various tank classes in swtor was that they all played identically, same abilities just different names and some of them had longer ranges than others.

Just from positioning needs alone in various fights in XIV being a ranged tank would be a nightmare if not impossible... let alone the fact that 99% of boss mobs would simply walk up to you and punch you in the face whether you were a "ranged tank" or a "melee tank"... which kinda makes the whole ranged thing pointless.