So, classes are still very valid post Job system.

From what I have read, it seems to me that the way they have implemented the job system still leaves plenty of room later on for the base classes.

They mentioned that Class specific gear will be introduced later.

Also, when you select a Job, you limit your other abilities to one class, whereas people who stick with a class, can select more abilities from other classes.

Perhaps this is old news and I deserve a "Welcome to last month".. But I think this is pretty cool! I was a little worried that the Job system would make the base classes obsolete, but I can definitely see the benefits of sticking to a class over a job if that is what you prefer.

Well it's actually 3 classes, but yeah I guess.

Except after seeing the AF gear and the job abilities.... why would anyone not want to get a job.

I don't want to go without my drachen gear ever again <3 I'm going to be a JSE noob

The classes will probably be better off for soloing i'm sure, while jobs are for partying. Of course some jobs seem good for solo as well.

I will be using jobs regardless, even when I'm soloing.

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Originally Posted by Jinko

I will be using jobs regardless, even when I'm soloing.

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Yes... thats what I've been sayin... This... all the way this

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Originally Posted by Jinko

I will be using jobs regardless, even when I'm soloing.

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Me too. And it just so happens that Monk is probably one of the classes least affected by lack of cross-class abilities too. :D

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Originally Posted by AlphaDragoon

Me too. And it just so happens that Monk is probably one of the classes least affected by lack of cross-class abilities too. :D

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Paladin isn't affected either

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Originally Posted by Rydin

Paladin isn't affected either

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Indeed they aren't. So Glads can get a lawn chair and a soda, Paladin all the way.

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I will be using jobs regardless, even when I'm soloing.

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I probably will too, at least early on.

But take Paladin for instance. On my Gladiator, there are three actions that have essentially found a permanant home on my bar when I go out solo.. Protect, Cure, Second Wind. Second Wind is no longer an option as Paladin. I'm sure the PLD stuff will make up for it, but.. I'm soooo used to having Second Wind always available.

What's even funnier is that I could have SWORN everything I read up until today said Paladin was going to be GLD 30 MRD 15.. Then today I see it's GLD/CNJ.. Hehe, glad I levelled my CNJ to 20 for protect. Oh well, silly me, that's what I get for just kinda glancing over stuff until today (didn't wanna get myself too excited too early and make myself impatient).

Looking at what some of the JSE gear is, ARC will be better damage than BRD still most likely (if you want to try to do straight DPS).

Its the only one that has 2 "role" choices. Well 3 I guess; Straight DPS, Lower DPS + Buff, or Straight Support.

Raging Strike making all of your hits +Emnity might hurt its DPS though if it makes them consistently threat capped meaning it might just be better to go on WAR/DRG/MNK/BLM xD

Rest of them its pretty clear cut to just be the job.

Some interesting stuff tho!