Do YOU think we'll get a new Tank and/or Healer in 4.0? And vice versa.

[Alacran]

Some people keep clamoring for the idea of RDM being a Tank, I truly feel that it would do the Class/ Job so very much an integral and beloved staple of the series a great disservice.

In post from before I used in it the example given by the Producers as to how Classes/ Jobs are chosen, developed, and implemented.

https://youtu.be/VpxsH2rBGuw Final Fantasy XIV PAX East 2015 Heavensward Presentation Stream
(job selection discussion begins at 22:20)

When one think on the the look of Red Mage what comes to mind?

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(this is FFXI concept art)



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(all Rune fencers of FFXI)

Point being there are other FF Jobs that more readily "fit" the magic Tank role, along side the already implemented jobs that heavily focus on mp resource management and aggression holding mechanics. No need to sacrifice a Job more suited to a DPS role simply to hope for the off chance that Samurai not be placed in the Role it was originally envisioned in by the development team...(in link referenced above 28:20)

Once more it is completely possible this only reflects thought process and ideas that may have changed through the course of the year, until another Solid piece of evidence is given however I will continue to expect:

Samurai = Tank - (as many concepts were more than likely shelved once Dark Knight was chosen as the Tank for Heavensward and assets were left for later implementation to relieve work load/ development time due to Job implementation taking up to a year to complete) (seen at 25:02 in link provided above)

Red Mage = DPS (melee) - To possibly fit the Ala Mhigan Blade Dancer class, also to better expand on a particular character from the 2.0 story line. (referenced in FFXIV 1.0 as an enemy class "Thrill of the fight" level 36 GLD class quest)

Geomancer/ Shaman = Healer - (referenced in FFXIV main story line quest "Big trouble in little Ala Mhigo" as an npc healer working along side you in the encounter)