Why is the next new job a melee DPS?

[Seraphor]

The context of my story is within Stormblood's time period, but even in the current one, I wouldn't force a Ninja out to a ranged slot unless the comp was 3+ melee. Auto attack losses are nothing to sneeze at.

Again, everyone should be in melee range anyway, except for the very specific mechanics that require a ranged position.
Losing 2 auto attacks is inconsequential.

[Vyrerus]

Again, everyone should be in melee range anyway, except for the very specific mechanics that require a ranged position.
Losing 2 auto attacks is inconsequential.

It depends on the fight, and it's usually ill-advised for casters to try being in melee range full time, because of melee-centric aoes. I don't know what point you think you're making, but I think you've lost the plot.

[Seraphor]

It depends on the fight, and it's usually ill-advised for casters to try being in melee range full time, because of melee-centric aoes. I don't know what point you think you're making, but I think you've lost the plot.

I'm arguing that NIN and RDM can fill in for their opposite role positions in the party make-up, making it more of a suggestion than a hard and fast rule.