In regards to RDM (Red Mage)

[Belhi]

I don't see that happening. I'm not even sure if the system can do it.

I think the most likely thing we will see if Red Mage is added is a melee dps with support qualities in the way BRD and MCH currently are.

[kamikrazy]

I don't see that happening. I'm not even sure if the system can do it.

I think the most likely thing we will see if Red Mage is added is a melee dps with support qualities in the way BRD and MCH currently are.

I don't see how the system wouldn't be able to do it. It just assigns the needed role in a group to an RDM, and that RDM just presses the corresponding stance ability, which converts whatever primary state of their gear into the stat needed for the role.

IE: Queue up, get healer assigned, press button, converts dex into mind. Tada, instant healer.

Queue up, get assigned as tank, press tank stance button, converts dex into vit. Tada, instant tank.

It really isn't that complicated of an idea. It's already in the game with white mages and cleric stance. All that would need to be implemented is the role assignment, which exists as well in the group finder. It's all there already. And it would come with a fair consequences for playing a class that could do every role: you don't get to pick which role you are going to fill in DF groups. It's picked for you.