Quote Originally Posted by Karnyboy View Post
People who have FFXI mechanics weighing heavily in their mind need to realize this game is straying far from that method.
FFXI - Start with 6 Base Classes.
FFXI - Hit level 30, unlock the ability to gain advanced jobs through quests, some tougher than others.

FFXIV - Start with base classes, quests to unlock other base classes like gathering/crafting.
FFXIV - Hit level 30 on base class, via quests, unlock jobs once you hit 30.

It's pretty much the same as XI with the exception you can't even switch from the class you start as till you progress a bit in the story. Also take into consideration, the fact you mention 'Asian Grinder' and not realize most asian mmos tend to have you jump through hoops to unlock a newly released class if you have the ability to switch means you're more just upset about the fact someone mentioned XI, as usual.

Most MMOs with 1:1 for class/character you can start as a newly released job/class on a new character if your previous characters fufils x,y,z requirements - look at TERA online, their recently added Reaper class you had to hit a level requirement and do a quest, you couldn't just start as it.