Beastmaster a wasted opportunity

[Eloah]

Beastmaster could have been FFXIV's ranger a phys range dps with a whip or crossbow with the ability to summon/call animals for damage or buffs or whatever.

Who says that won't be what it is? We don't know anything about the job just yet. I know Beastmasters are in the game already as NPCs, but some aspects might change when it's available to the player.