When will we get info on class changes?

[Physic]

THM DOES mean "bringer of miracles" so I wouldn't be surprised if THM becomes totally changes and gets white magic while Conjurer gets black magic.

in jp it means curse user, in this case i wouldnt look to deeply into the class name etymolgy

[Llewelyn]

Considering it's nov. 3'd in three days, I'd say hold your ponies!

I also still find it amusing how people seem to percieve thm as whm and con as blm.

Probably because the elemental spells are associated with BLM in FFXI (Fire, etc). That conjurer has cure, though... pretty much spells it out (probably)

[Mairuzu]

They sure goofed up

[SmokeyTheSequel]

I seriously see thm becoming a whm.. as much as I wanna puke to think this because it is NOT what I wanted because I lvl'd whm first in XI and the "Hey! your a whm" haunted me for nearly a decade... I might serious start a new character if this happens because I REALLY do not want to be a whm again..

*End of Soapbox*

[Mairuzu]

I honestly think they should come out with just one more Job and turn THM into Red Mage and call it a day. Conj could choose to be both.

[Altera]

I fought Snurgle or how its spelled, and he cast Protect III on himself and nuked me with nothing but THM spells. I wouldnt be surprised if they give Thm Curaga and Shell/Protect spells if this new monster is anything to go by.

[Claire_Pendragon]

Personally, I have an issue with classes being limited in PT role options, and with Jobs, this will be worse.
A 2nd job option for every class needs to eventually be added.
(Aka if it heals, need DD or tank, if its a tank, it needs DD or heal.)
The best I could think up (for now) was;
GLA -> PLD or Knight (Two Hand, unequip a shield to do more dmg.) I would suggest a sort of Dual wield, but *shrug*
PGL -> MNK or THF or NIN (some sort of optional DD/tank, depending on MNK mechanics)
MRD -> WAR or DRK (Not sure what else could use a Great Axe)
LNC -> DRG or SAM (Also not sure what else could use a polearm)
ARC -> BRD or RNG (not sure what else again)
CNJ -> WHM or RDM (Similar to CNJ, but more DD focused maybe)
THM -> BLM or Time Mage ( not sure what else, maybe BLU or SCH *shrug*)

Right now, if 2 friends want to play GLA, the 2nd is useless, since the 2nd GLA can't DD instead.
With jobs, this doesn't seem to be getting fixed any. (Maybe I'm wrong)

[ellohwell]

Personally, I have an issue with classes being limited in PT role options, and with Jobs, this will be worse.
A 2nd job option for every class needs to eventually be added.
(Aka if it heals, need DD or tank, if its a tank, it needs DD or heal.)
The best I could think up (for now) was;
GLA -> PLD or Knight (Two Hand, unequip a shield to do more dmg.) I would suggest a sort of Dual wield, but *shrug*
PGL -> MNK or THF or NIN (some sort of optional DD/tank, depending on MNK mechanics)
MRD -> WAR or DRK (Not sure what else could use a Great Axe)
LNC -> DRG or SAM (Also not sure what else could use a polearm)
ARC -> BRD or RNG (not sure what else again)
CNJ -> WHM or RDM (Similar to CNJ, but more DD focused maybe)
THM -> BLM or Time Mage ( not sure what else, maybe BLU or SCH *shrug*)

Right now, if 2 friends want to play GLA, the 2nd is useless, since the 2nd GLA can't DD instead.
With jobs, this doesn't seem to be getting fixed any. (Maybe I'm wrong)

I agree too, each class needs to have two different playstyles otherwise jobs just make things too restrictive. Every class needs to have AT LEAST two avenues and directions to go down, otherwise it's not adding a layer of flexibility at all, and just adding a layer of restrictions.

That's why the dev's team newfound fixation with "Class distinctiveness" has me concerned. Did they ever think that maybe it's better if classes are left indistinct in order to facilitate multiple playstyles so as not to pigeonhole everyone?

I think that job system will be a problem until they start adding more jobs for each class. At least two are needed, imo.

[Babydoll]

Can't wait till we finally know! I am looking forward to it ^^ Did you guys know in FFXI THM was a BLM Type mob? :O

http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Vanguard_Thaumaturge

Whether they keep it the same or not we shall see

[Estellios]

Can't wait till we finally know! I am looking forward to it ^^ Did you guys know in FFXI THM was a BLM Type mob? :O

http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Vanguard_Thaumaturge

Whether they keep it the same or not we shall see

http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Goblin_Conjurer

=P

(I just did search for Conjurer, I remember the Vanguard Thaumaturges)