Predictions for job(s) in the next expansion?

[Tigra]

suddenly BRD becomes like SCH where it becomes a healer and has an option split to Ranger for DPS >_> i can only dream.

[Rika007]

suddenly BRD becomes like SCH where it becomes a healer and has an option split to Ranger for DPS >_> i can only dream.

They stated that it was a mistake having split SCH and SMN off ACN like that and has caused numerous issues for years, so I doubt we will see that occur. And I severely doubt they would change up one of the most popular jobs in the game and risk angering those who are very happy with the hybrid Bard Archer.

[Soge01]

Geomancer
Puppet Master
Beast Master (Limited Job)

[Faee]

I hope/assume we will get a new healer for 6.0, given we haven't gotten one since HW.

In terms of what it is, I hope for a Chemist or something similar, though hope it has a fun gimmick as opposed to just throwing potions (maybe some tech - a launcher that shoots them?)
Otherwise, just any unique kind of healer, even if one used a melee-weapon, like a hammer, or a whip or something, could be interesting (though for mechanic balance would still need to be predominantly ranged).

I'm not so sure about Geomancer, because during the AST storyline, from memory, they performed just like WHM used to, and from what I remember they had said that the Geomancers essentially did a very similar thing to AST, just that they were the eastern version and used the land instead. While I think this is cool, I would rather something more original/interesting. Though still open to it if they make them very different.

Otherwise, presumably a caster or ranged? Though we just got DNC so the latter seems unlikely.

[ty_taurus]

They stated that it was a mistake having split SCH and SMN off ACN like that and has caused numerous issues for years, so I doubt we will see that occur. And I severely doubt they would change up one of the most popular jobs in the game and risk angering those who are very happy with the hybrid Bard Archer.

The Bard Archer situation is a sticky one. There are absolutely players who are completely happy with the way the job is, and there's no reason to forcibly deny them that satisfaction, but "Job Fantasy" is actually an important factor that goes into each job when it's being designed and redesigned. Final Fantasy is not a one-off game, but a part of a deeply established series with predetermined jobs--each with their own identity.

While there's nothing wrong with having a unique outsider like 14's Bard, there's something that can be said for the players who want the fantasy of playing a true to its name Final Fantasy Ranger or Final Fantasy Bard, and the problem with the current Bard is that these players are presumably denied this fantasy indefinitely. It's not impossible for a Ranger to get released, or even some kind of "Minstrel" or other musical job, but it does seem unlikely.

Is it fair to say these players aren't allowed to have their Fantasy job in an MMO dedicated to embodying the Final Fantasy series--a Fantasy Job that is otherwise a staple Job in the Traditional Final Fantasy job system?

[Mhaeric]

The Bard Archer situation is a sticky one. There are absolutely players who are completely happy with the way the job is, and there's no reason to forcibly deny them that satisfaction, but "Job Fantasy" is actually an important factor that goes into each job when it's being designed and redesigned. Final Fantasy is not a one-off game, but a part of a deeply established series with predetermined jobs--each with their own identity.

While there's nothing wrong with having a unique outsider like 14's Bard, there's something that can be said for the players who want the fantasy of playing a true to its name Final Fantasy Ranger or Final Fantasy Bard, and the problem with the current Bard is that these players are presumably denied this fantasy indefinitely. It's not impossible for a Ranger to get released, or even some kind of "Minstrel" or other musical job, but it does seem unlikely.

Is it fair to say these players aren't allowed to have their Fantasy job in an MMO dedicated to embodying the Final Fantasy series--a Fantasy Job that is otherwise a staple Job in the Traditional Final Fantasy job system?

The word fantasy used 10 times in 6 sentences. Impressive.

[ty_taurus]

The word fantasy used 10 times in 6 sentences. Impressive.

Props for focusing on what's really important.

[BasicBlake]

Geomancer
Puppet Master
Beast Master (Limited Job)

The Holy Trinity

[Kolsykol]

MNK will get another ability that we're rarely allowed to use.


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[Klaleara]

I'd like to see a new pet based class. Instead of the Summoner style of one pet. How about a class that summons several expendable ones...like...a Necromancer...please...oh pretty please!