Dev[1033]Class names

[Kallera]

I really don't see why people are making such a fuss over the class names. That they need rebalancing is true. But throwing jump and calling it dragoon isn't going to solve anything. Renaming gladiator to paladin won't fix anything, (isn't paladin a more advanced class anyway)?

[Cairdeas]

I really don't see why people are making such a fuss over the class names. That they need rebalancing is true. But throwing jump and calling it dragoon isn't going to solve anything. Renaming gladiator to paladin won't fix anything, (isn't paladin a more advanced class anyway)?

Yes. All of the current Classes are merely stepping stones. The problem is the way SE designed the game the next Step has to be forced by the Player.

Gladiator is a Sword User. But he has a bunch of stepping stones he can take from there.

Equip Healing Magic, Defense Abilities, and Shield Skills. You are essentially a Paladin. You tank.

Equip Subversive skills, enfeebs, and situation damage dealing abilities You are essentially a Thief. You Subvert.

Equip A mix of Healing Magic, Elemental spells, and Damage over Time Spells along with your elemental weapon skills. You are essentially a Red Mage, You ... do what red mages do. I'm not sure what role Redmage ever fills they are a hybrid they can litterally do EVERYTHING which is why they were always so popular and why a 1 Red Mage (3 dead white mage) playthrough of FF1 is so possible.