Seems we have an answer on the 'lore' vs. 'new player friendly' NIN option ^^

[Fyrebrand]

"Rogue level 30 / ??? level 15"

They're not exactly throwing us a bone here, are they? >< lol

Seriously. I really wish they'd let us know what other thing we have to grind to 15 in preparation for Ninja. A smart bet might be Pugilist, but I could also imagine something like Arcanist or Thaumaturge for those semi-magical mudra skills.

They even mention "the vital energies of the land, the air, and living beings," which sounds like Conjurer.

[MilesSaintboroguh]

Seriously. I really wish they'd let us know what other thing we have to grind to 15 in preparation for Ninja. A smart bet might be Pugilist, but I could also imagine something like Arcanist or Thaumaturge for those semi-magical mudra skills.

The even mention "the vital energies of the land, the air, and living beings," which sounds like Conjurer.

Square never reveals everything until the day the content is ready. They don't like having the player base trying to prepare in advance for an easier time.

[Rhas]

Seriously. I really wish they'd let us know what other thing we have to grind to 15 in preparation for Ninja. A smart bet might be Pugilist, but I could also imagine something like Arcanist or Thaumaturge for those semi-magical mudra skills.

They even mention "the vital energies of the land, the air, and living beings," which sounds like Conjurer.

Its not like you can't take all classes to 15 within a couple hours though