Quote Originally Posted by Gemina View Post
FFIX is what I perceive to be a true Final Fantasy game in the sense that it focuses more on being an RPG than an anime fan service like VII. There really isn't a main character, but each character has a distinctive path they follow and personal goals/hardships, a true job system focusing on heavy D&D elements, a compelling villain with clear motives, and a phenomenal story with plenty of comic relief and a fantastic ending to wave off severe depression. IX was nearly perfect. It fumbled a bit with Necron as the insert last boss, and a Kuja redemption arc, but I personally forgive it.

That game definitely has a special place with me.
IX is my absolute favorite but I think you're confusing it with something else. There's no job system in it. Everyone is very much specific jobs and the abilities they can learn from gear go along with those jobs. Only ones who really toe that line are Eiko and Dagger for white mage/summoner.