Class Names in A Realm Reborn

[Camate]

There was an interesting post asking about the future plans for the Japanese class names in A Realm Reborn from a Japanese user and the Lore Team responded with a pretty lengthy comment that we wanted to pass along to you all!

Class names, eh?

The classes and their names will remain as is in A Realm Reborn.

The main reasons being:

• There are those that have a bond with the current class names
• There is a risk that changing the name to something similar would lead to confusion
• The lore and story are based on the current class names
• Even if created new names, it wouldn’t necessarily make them easy to understand (especially for those players who are not familiar with the FINAL FANTASY series).

• Does it fit FINAL FANTASY lore?
  
  The question of whether these fit the lore of FF is largely a question of each individual’s opinion and experience.
  
  However, as different variations of class names have been used in past FF titles, it’s not like they will be completely unrelated. While some player’s familiarity with these names may differ, the Lore Team does not feel that the adoption of these names would destroy the lore.
  
  Black mage is a job name that has appeared many times in past games and is quite well known. In the future we plan on introducing more of these “classic jobs” into Eorzea. For example, after A Realm Reborn…*COUGH*
  
  
• What if new weapons are introduced?
  
  If we were to implement a new weapon category such as "great sword," it doesn't necessarily mean we would need to introduce a brand-new class specifically for this. We would have to discuss with the battle team on this, including the possibility of allowing gladiators to choose between one-hand swords and great swords.
  
  
• How do you read the Japanese for each class?
  
  There are actually multiple ways of reading the Japanese characters for each class, and either way is fine!
  
  But the Lore Team has decided on a suggested way of reading each one. Below are the readings for the classes that have guilds:
  (*Note: here comes the Japanese lesson!)
  
  • Gladiator 剣術士 Ken-jutsu-shi
  • Pugilist 格闘士 Kaku-tou-shi
  • Marauder 斧術士 Fu-jutsu-shi (also read ono-jutsu-shi)
  • Lancer 槍術士 Sou-jutsu-shi (also read yari-jutsu-shi)
  • Archer 弓術士 Kyuu-jutsu-shi
  • Musketeer 銃術士 Jyuu-jutsu-shi
  • Conjurer 幻術士 Gen-jutsu-shi
  • Thaumaturge 呪術士 Jyu-jutsu-shi
  • Arcanist 巴術士 Ha-jutsu-shi

[Antanias]

But...but....we can't play Arcanist or Musketeer yet

[Kowen]

We would have to discuss with the battle team on this, including the possibility of allowing gladiators to choose between one-hand swords and great swords.

Have Dark Knight use great swords and branch off from Gladiator!

[Hohenheim]

maybe this means they are coming in 2.0 lol

[Corvis]

Where is third class like pet-class which also won in player's poll?

EDIT: Added picture and link to result of third player's poll. It was literally 29,3%

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/46936

[MikkoAkure]

Where is third class like pet-class which also won in player's poll?

The quote said that those are the classes that have guilds already in the game. The musketeer and arcanist guilds are both open and in Limsa Lominsa. This post Camate quoted doesn't mean that both classes will be available at 2.0 launch or that there is a missing class that won't be in 2.0.

[NickZenith]

Only if you follow me deep-down the snurble hole!

Deeper

deeper

not quite there yet

little more

No, sorry

I trust no Snurble!

[Keres]

But...but....we can't play Arcanist or Musketeer yet

Perhaps, but their guilds still exist in game right now, so knowing how to pronounce them is still useful

[Niqote]

Where is third class like pet-class which also won in player's poll?

Maybe only the blue parts count ;p

Seriously though... We already have the guilds for Msk and Arn up, so it does make sense they will be the next out. It is certainly assumed by the community that they will be next.

[Corvis]

Maybe only the blue parts count ;p

Seriously though... We already have the guilds for Msk and Arc up, so it does make sense they will be the next out. It is certainly assumed by the community that they will be next.

True, cuz of blue parts :/ You mean not ARC (already taken for Archer), but its prolly called ACN then^^
But yeah, those both guilds in Limsa are well-known and is already old. Looks like, that SE has not enough time to make another third class instead of both or we could wait a bit then.
Good possible is that the fourth city will open (Is that long-waited Ishgard or just new city in the new area, defined as "Coming soon"?) and there will be another battle class guild for pet-class, etc.

The quote said that those are the classes that have guilds already in the game. The musketeer and arcanist guilds are both open and in Limsa Lominsa. This post Camate quoted doesn't mean that both classes will be available at 2.0 launch or that there is a missing class that won't be in 2.0.

It would be nice if the new classes will release at day of 2.0, so I can level together with friends, who come back to give second chance for 2.0 and I have all battle classes already 50 and there is no point for me to level another character.