Quote Originally Posted by ty_taurus View Post
Why does it have to be class-based? And of all the exclusive aspects that exist, isn't that like the lowest form of prestige really? It's not very hard to unlock a job and level it. And even so, wouldn't the freedom of being able to wear that gear on any job feel like an even greater form of prestige? If you got MCH up to level 90, then being able to wear that armor on any job shows to other players that you've gotten MCH up to 90. And the part about relic weapons is class based as well anyway. Is that not enough?
I didn't say it was about how challenging it is to acquire. I'm someone who just enjoys collecting class-specific sets and gear. I've done this since EverQuest in the 90s with class-specific sets and often those didn't even have unique cosmetics at all since the number of apperances on armors was very limited.

I think FFXIV has a TON of glamour options and having class-enjoyers get one exclusive set every 2-year expansion to look forward to and collect isn't all that much to ask for. As others said, there is very little class-fantasy protected at this point and these class-specific uniforms is about all we have left.