Please do not lock Jobs to the Weapon Class that unlocks them.

[Nuru]

But that doesn't really answer the question, because with the versatility you're implying, in order for that system to work jobs like Archer would suddenly switch to wearing a lovely giant set of white paladin armour?

It pretty much kills the 'classic Final Fantasy' feel theyre aiming for

Not really, its the fact that a Paladin with a Sword and Shield is the best combination and would probably perform the role better than an Archer/Paladin, so in other words, people are going to be strict about which Job/Class you bring to the party, otherwise, you can try soloing as a Archer/Paladin because that's simply what you like.

How so? Its not Archer thats equipping that gear its a Paladin. The Paladin just happens to be an Archer.

To not confuse people, the Paladin just happens to use a Bow.