Rogue/Ninja Starting Class?

[Odett]

The main reason I don't think NIN is likely to be locked to after level 50 is because it's coming to the game before the level cap is raised. Unlocking a new job when you're already at the end of the game, leaving you nowhere new to advance to with the new job, would feel rather pointless.

I disagree on that because releasing the job before the level cap will make it more attractive. If you release it with a level cap, you can either level NIN (if your goal is to main it) and slightly gimp yourself because it will take longer to reach the new cap, or continue with your current main so you can start gearing up sooner. People choosing to main NIN at the release of a level cap would always be behind everyone else on gear, making them even less attractive for endgame fights. Other MMOs certainly release new classes with new level caps, but more people would main a new job under the current level cap.