I think many of you are missing the point; I'm not interested in a Black Mage wielding a bow or some such nonsense.

What I would like to see is the ability for jobs to use several weapons (not all of them...) while still keeping the same role in a party.

For instance:

Warrior: 2 handed axe, 2 handed sword, 1 handed axe, 1 handed sword
Dark knight: scythe, 2 handed sword
Ranger: gun, bow, crossbow
White Mage: mace/hammer, wand, staff
Thief: Knives, 1 handed swords
Paladin: 1 handed swords, mace/hammer, 2 handed swords
etc..etc...