Quote Originally Posted by WellFooled View Post
Let's use WoW as an example, because it's well known, vs. FFXIV.

There are 13 battle jobs in FFXIV. There are 11 classes in WoW at last count.
Still missing my point, so I'll elaborate.

In Battlecraft, there are multiple roles, which run hierarchically.


A. Melee
-----1. Melee DPS
----------a. DRG
----------b. MNK
----------c. NIN
-----2. Melee Tank
----------a. WAR
----------b. PLD
----------c. DRK
B. Ranged
-----1. Ranged Noncaster
----------a. BRD
----------b. MCH
-----2. Ranged Caster
----------a. BLM
----------b. SMN
-----3. Ranged Healer
----------a. WHM
----------b. SCH
----------c. AST

Melee DPS
Melee Tank
Ranged Noncaster
Ranged Caster
Ranged Healer

So 5 roles. Each with at least two of their own specific builds, or jobs.
5 is a fair starting point, considering the age of the MMO.

What else could be added? plenty.

Crowd control comes to mind. Along with several hybrid roles, which the devs have hinted at on a number of occasions.