So, now Monk/Dragoon have to compete with yet another class?

[Jaykos]

I think this just needs to be mentioned again for the people adamant it was a dex based class.

Ninja - Armors to get?
Hey there,

In the interview with Massively Yoshida-san answered this question :

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"Massively: Any chance we can find out about what equipment Rogues/Ninjas will wear so we can prepare ahead of time?

Naoki Yoshida, producer: First off, because the class is going to be a melee DPS-type class, that gear that you have for other melee DPS classes and jobs is probably something that you'll want to hold on to. On the other hand, weapons are all going to be new because it's going to be a special type -- the dual wield. While you can use existing gear, the weapons will be all new and players can have fun collecting them. As for the special and Primal weapons, there will be rogue and ninja versions."
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[Grizzlebeard]

the weapons will be all new and players can have fun collecting them.

That right there has me concerned. There's a disconnect the size of a small galaxy between the reality of what players enjoy and what S-E believes to be the case.

Also, really necessary to insert all those pictures?

[lololink]

That right there has me concerned. There's a disconnect the size of a small galaxy between the reality of what players enjoy and what S-E believes to be the case.

Also, really necessary to insert all those pictures?

I have fun collecting weapons, of course i don't farm them but i like having a lot of them for vanity. If i find a new outfit and my weapon doesn't go well with it maybe a primal weapon can.

[LineageRazor]

First off, because the class is going to be a melee DPS-type class, that gear that you have for other melee DPS classes and jobs is probably something that you'll want to hold on to. On the other hand, weapons are all going to be new because it's going to be a special type -- the dual wield. While you can use existing gear, the weapons will be all new and players can have fun collecting them. As for the special and Primal weapons, there will be rogue and ninja versions .

Well, this does give us ONE way to prepare: Gatherers, start gathering ore. Blacksmiths, start stocking up on metals. Dual-wield weapons are probably going to be made of metal, and are probably going to be crafted by Blacksmiths. With half of every server trotting out NINs, you can bet that HQ dual-wields will be flying off the shelves...

Hopefully, once Musketeers come out, some other class will get a piece of the action - Woodworking is a possibility since many rifles are partially made of wood; Goldsmith is another possibility, due to them dealing with intricate machinery. Or, dare I hope, the under-utilized Alchemist, because of the explosives involved?

[Vallug]

Well, this does give us ONE way to prepare: Gatherers, start gathering ore. Blacksmiths, start stocking up on metals. Dual-wield weapons are probably going to be made of metal, and are probably going to be crafted by Blacksmiths. With half of every server trotting out NINs, you can bet that HQ dual-wields will be flying off the shelves...

Erg..I think my Ninja will have really bad weapons then..I refuse to buy stuff before max level. Maybe my FC leader will make me some like she has before.

[CannedGeek]

I think this just needs to be mentioned again for the people adamant it was a dex based class.

Most physical DPS gear sub-50 has both STR and DEX on it, barring the heavier stuff for LNC/DRG.