Predictions for job(s) in the next expansion?

[FairyDJ]

Also I know that physical ranged DPS is unlikely. But there are so many range weapons we could have. I also do not see personally a whip as a ranged weapon. Mainly because of the way now animations are set up. We seen it done before but the graphics and mechanics were 2 dimensional. Now a whip to me seems impractical to hand to a Physical Ranged DPS. I can see however.

Slingshot (With the right tools an upgrades this is possible)
Boomerang
Dice
Playing Cards (Astro uses cards to play, this is not the same concept here. This is strictly for damage purposes)
Musical Instruments (This one is kind of far fetched because Bard would need to be reworked for this to happen)
Throwing Stars.

I would put my money on a Boomerang or Dice before going the whip direction.

[Archwizard]

Also I know that physical ranged DPS is unlikely. But there are so many range weapons we could have. I also do not see personally a whip as a ranged weapon. Mainly because of the way now animations are set up. We seen it done before but the graphics and mechanics were 2 dimensional. Now a whip to me seems impractical to hand to a Physical Ranged DPS. I can see however.

Slingshot (With the right tools an upgrades this is possible)
Boomerang
Dice
Playing Cards (Astro uses cards to play, this is not the same concept here. This is strictly for damage purposes)
Musical Instruments (This one is kind of far fetched because Bard would need to be reworked for this to happen)
Throwing Stars.

I would put my money on a Boomerang or Dice before going the whip direction.

I think we're forgetting that Dual Pistols like Merlwyb uses are also on the table. Machinist weapons are basically one-handed rifles at this point.
Possibly Crossbows too, though I could see them being offered as a skin on MCH weps, just like Hammers for WAR.

Boomerangs, Cards, Musical Instruments and Throwing Stars might be off the table between Dancer, Astrologian, Bard and Ninja.

I could see a Slingshot in the hands of, say, a Chemist-type. Hoist the potion in the sling. I don't find it particularly likely, but hey, hard to think of other weapons for a straight-up Chemist.

[Raikai]

Also I know that physical ranged DPS is unlikely. But there are so many range weapons we could have. I also do not see personally a whip as a ranged weapon. Mainly because of the way now animations are set up. We seen it done before but the graphics and mechanics were 2 dimensional. Now a whip to me seems impractical to hand to a Physical Ranged DPS. I can see however.

Slingshot (With the right tools an upgrades this is possible)
Boomerang
Dice
Playing Cards (Astro uses cards to play, this is not the same concept here. This is strictly for damage purposes)
Musical Instruments (This one is kind of far fetched because Bard would need to be reworked for this to happen)
Throwing Stars.

I would put my money on a Boomerang or Dice before going the whip direction.

I can see the Playing Cards and Dice more as special moves from a "Gambler" job rather than the actual weapon to perform common attacks.

Boomerang would be nice... If it's something like Yuffie uses, but it also sort of overlap with Chakrams being in a similar attacking pattern, so I kinda not hold my breath for that one.

I often try to think of weapon silhouettes or themes that are yet to be seen, such as:
- Whips and Chain Whips (The first mid-range weapon)
- Axe
- Hammer and Bell (Geomancer weapon?)
- Puppets and Dolls (Inspired by Lulu)