Archanist Question(s)

[Felis]

Yes, even the early FF games with a job system you had to do some kind of work to unlock them, and no you can't say "but this is FFXIV", it is lazy, but as I've said before, they designed themselves into a corner with the armory system so this fits with that design.

Hopefully SMN makes it worthwhile.

Arcanist was planned as starter class since last beta. Only Tanaka couldn't deliver it.
Every class who has already a guild in 1.x should be a starter class. Musketeer is still missing.

[Sorel]

Arcanist was planned as starter class since last beta. Only Tanaka couldn't deliver it.
Every class who has already a guild in 1.x should be a starter class. Musketeer is still missing.

Indeed.

Also Naoki Yoshida said many times in interviews where Samurai and/or Musketeer was brought up that FFXIV currently has too few Disciple Of Magic classes compared to Disciples Of War and before he adds anymore Disciples of War, he would add another Disciple Of Magic. Adding Arcanist as a starting class is the simplest and most balanced way to help rectify that, and free them up to add things like firearms, katana, and clubs/mace/hammer classes.


Now I suspsect that we'll also see Musketeer added at launch. I can see lore-wise how Limsa Lominsa would go all NRA after the Bahamut attack, and open up the Musketeer Guild for everyone. That way starting off, you'll have these options (remember you can no longer start as a Disciple Of Hand or Land anymore).

Limsa Lominsa:

• Arcanist Guild
• Marauder Guild
• Musketeer Guild

Ul'dah:

• Thaumaturge Guild
• Gladiator Guild
• Pugilist Guild

Gridania:

• Conjurer Guild
• Archer Guild
• Lancer Guild

Every starting city would have it's own Disciple Of Magic guild and 2 Disciple of War guilds. It's not a 1:1 balance, but it is a proportional balance that makes sense ... and would be extendable to new cities.

Holy City Of Ishgard:

• Mysticist Guild
• Enforcer Guild
• Fencer Guild

[CptGrimlock]

Indeed.

Also Naoki Yoshida said many times in interviews where Samurai and/or Musketeer was brought up that FFXIV currently has too few Disciple Of Magic classes compared to Disciples Of War and before he adds anymore Disciples of War, he would add another Disciple Of Magic. Adding Arcanist as a starting class is the simplest and most balanced way to help rectify that, and free them up to add things like firearms, katana, and clubs/mace/hammer classes.


Now I suspsect that we'll also see Musketeer added at launch. I can see lore-wise how Limsa Lominsa would go all NRA after the Bahamut attack, and open up the Musketeer Guild for everyone. That way starting off, you'll have these options (remember you can no longer start as a Disciple Of Hand or Land anymore).

Limsa Lominsa:

• Arcanist Guild
• Marauder Guild
• Musketeer Guild

Ul'dah:

• Thaumaturge Guild
• Gladiator Guild
• Pugilist Guild

Gridania:

• Conjurer Guild
• Archer Guild
• Lancer Guild

Every starting city would have it's own Disciple Of Magic guild and 2 Disciple of War guilds. It's not a 1:1 balance, but it is a proportional balance that makes sense ... and would be extendable to new cities.

Holy City Of Ishgard:

• Mysticist Guild
• Enforcer Guild
• Fencer Guild

This is pretty much exactly what I have been thinking they will/should do.It makes the most sense with the system in place.

[Linkurrra]

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Limsa Lominsa:

• Arcanist Guild
• Marauder Guild
• Musketeer Guild

Ul'dah:

• Thaumaturge Guild
• Gladiator Guild
• Pugilist Guild

Gridania:

• Conjurer Guild
• Archer Guild
• Lancer Guild

Every starting city would have it's own Disciple Of Magic guild and 2 Disciple of War guilds. It's not a 1:1 balance, but it is a proportional balance that makes sense ... and would be extendable to new cities.

Holy City Of Ishgard:

• Mysticist Guild
• Enforcer Guild
• Fencer Guild

I fully believe this! It's very insightful and logical. I'm curious about Flayer, but thats probably an expansion far far away from now. Muskateer I would love to see, and being as these to Guilds were mentioned in the game but not implemented always perplexed me! I actually hoped that Marauder would open up Muskateer! Alas, Warrior job disproved this :P

[Wilan]

Holy City Of Ishgard:

• Mysticist Guild
• Enforcer Guild
• Fencer Guild

I deeply appreciate your potential inclusion of Red Mage in the next batch of new jobs.

[DardGhalawad]

Indeed.

Also Naoki Yoshida said many times in interviews where Samurai and/or Musketeer was brought up that FFXIV currently has too few Disciple Of Magic classes compared to Disciples Of War and before he adds anymore Disciples of War, he would add another Disciple Of Magic. Adding Arcanist as a starting class is the simplest and most balanced way to help rectify that, and free them up to add things like firearms, katana, and clubs/mace/hammer classes.


Now I suspsect that we'll also see Musketeer added at launch. I can see lore-wise how Limsa Lominsa would go all NRA after the Bahamut attack, and open up the Musketeer Guild for everyone. That way starting off, you'll have these options (remember you can no longer start as a Disciple Of Hand or Land anymore).

Limsa Lominsa:

• Arcanist Guild
• Marauder Guild
• Musketeer Guild

Ul'dah:

• Thaumaturge Guild
• Gladiator Guild
• Pugilist Guild

Gridania:

• Conjurer Guild
• Archer Guild
• Lancer Guild

Holy City Of Ishgard:
Mysticist Guild
Enforcer Guild
Fencer Guild


Every starting city would have it's own Disciple Of Magic guild and 2 Disciple of War guilds. It's not a 1:1 balance, but it is a proportional balance that makes sense ... and would be extendable to new cities.

Holy City Of Ishgard:
Mysticist Guild - RDM class / BLU Job problably
Enforcer Guild - RNG class / COR Job problably
Fencer Guild - THF class / NIN Job problably

This would make more sense to me.

[NoloeTazier]

Holy City Of Ishgard:
Mysticist Guild - RDM class / BLU Job problably
Enforcer Guild - RNG class / COR Job problably
Fencer Guild - THF class / NIN Job problably

This would make more sense to me.

A NPC in the Eagles Nest talked about Ishgardians having 'pets.' Wished I had screen capped the log, but it was referring to Beastmasters or something like it. Sure they may completely skip that and change 'Lore,' but thought I'd throw that out there.