Quote Originally Posted by Lux_Rayna View Post
Classes are not only good for solo, if you think this you should probably revisit the game. There are a number of reasons why anyone would choose a class over a job in a party, precisely because jobs are often over-specialized. Class only gear makes perfect sense, and since you're not quite understanding the system you should dedicate a bit more time to your classes. Course you never have to use a class just like you never have to use a job. Its up to you, options are great aren't they? Ive said it a billion times in this thread, but an arc will pwn a bard's single target dps in a party. Thats just one example. After the patch, an MRD will probably pwn a Warrior's aoe damage in a party...a GLA's dmg pwns Paladin for the same tanking efficiency as of now, Pgl can off-tank far better than monk, and LNC has much higher survivability than DRG for less damage capabilities. Classes were made with the ability to do more than one thing. Ppl just used them like jobs from FFXI because ppl can't let FFXI stay in the past. Now that actual jobs came out, no one sees the difference when its been there all along.
Can you tell me in any of these situations where classes are better for Garuda, or any full party content for that matter?

People are going to bring a bard over an archer for party utility unless more than 2 archers are needed.
MRD isn't going to be brought as a pure DPS; WAR's abilities will still earn it a spot as main tank/off tank.
Paladin is getting super buffed and won't be out-tanked by Gladiator.
Pugilist or MNK off-tanking anything? Right.

Pick examples based on relevant content and don't just throw things out there.