Got to agree to ren on this part, and at the same time not.

I can agree that a mage shouldn't benefit from a chestplate defense value, but he should still be able to stroll around in it just for show.

Alot of people say vanity slots, but you guys that go complaining about wanting to actually see a good player because of his gear...? wouldn't you still have to go get that gear, which would require a certain degree of skill itself, I wouldn't mind seeing a lancer using plate armor as vanity...

In worst case, go develop a smart little emblem that gets put next to your name, a obvious emblem which reveals that character as a vanity slot user, that way you know the player just wants the character to look sweet while fighting and so on, instead of ranting on about requirements, and end game gear... think if SE hits a wall and wont bother getting any new gear out, imagine how a marauder lineup would be... or a gladiator lineup... Only difference would be height and shape of the character inside the armor, maybe a few differences in the weapons.

I just wonder if I should take cover before the ifrit conquerors start swiping their rainbow weapons around.