Why no speculation on Jobs for crafting classes?

[Amineri]

Your idea in general I like but common things already exist in the game as training manuals, like Cobbling & Sheeting. The Job system (as described) is for party play in battle, so it's not unreasonable to think that it would be for group play as crafting, also - to make larger things, buildings, ships, mog houses, giant cakes(?), etc. Those things could use specialized skill sets that draw on multiple weavers or blacksmiths doing different tasks.

Well, anyway, that's what I think. You're talking about some things that are already adapted into training manuals.

Well, the job system for combat is being designed to enhance party play. Since there is no party play for crafting (as of yet), it doesn't seem in order. However, I would happily (gleefully, even) change my stance if party-play for crafting and gathering were introduced, in which case jobs to take on specific roles in party crafting / gathering could be a fantastic addition!

[Shai]

Well, the job system for combat is being designed to enhance party play. Since there is no party play for crafting (as of yet), it doesn't seem in order. However, I would happily (gleefully, even) change my stance if party-play for crafting and gathering were introduced, in which case jobs to take on specific roles in party crafting / gathering could be a fantastic addition!

Well they've said it's going to be introduced even after Yoshida took over.
That's what I'm talking about personally.

That a Job system overlay would work nicely hand-in-hand with large group-crafting projects. Assuming these projects are actually as big as I think and not something quick and simple. I guess time will tell. I think it's a good idea.