Are we getting a new class or job?

[ErikMynhier]

Back in Feb of this year Y-Man said something pretty interesting.

See Here: http://gamerescape.com/2013/02/21/ga...ur/#more-23207

First of all, we are planning a new race for an expansion pack. For the classes and jobs, we will introduce them through patches because all of the Legacy players have level 50 jobs anyway. When we introduce new classes and jobs we will probably increase the level cap at the same time.

So this leads me to a very hopeful situation of us getting a new class or job in 2.1. What do you think the chances are of this?

[Jyoeru]

They either will or they won't. 50/50
As the patch is done on their side, they either have or have not: 100/0

[Nici]

I don't think were going to see a new class with the patch coming out in a few weeks, they would have already revealed some info if they were, unless its super secret that wont be revealed till the last minutes of the patch...but that's just wishful thinking. =P

[Ryios]

0% chance. It would have been in the overview if a class was coming out in 2.1

Class Tweaks, 2 hard mode dungeons, Extreme Primals, Crystal Tower, and PVP. That's it afaik.

[Arriverderci]

Not this year.
Try again in 3-6 months.

[Mikedizzy]

Not in 2.1...it will be in 2.2. I think they even said that somewhere.

[Dano]

pretty sure that was referring to the arcanist class

[Asiaine]

There was mention of additional Tank class. Chances are they did not finalize what they would do until 2.0 took off and they get some data to see who is playing what and what is short on. That is why they seem to suggest a new Tank class. Unlikely 2.1 (in past, they always gave lots of notice, sneak peaks, and tips on what you need to do to unlock). Maybe 2.2, would not be surprised if it was pushed out to 2.3.

The issue is that a new class is, sadly, not 'much content'. We can level it up quickly and then be done with it. They need to add more content. Adding a new class is a lot of work but does not occupy people for many hours. So I think they will focus on throwing enough content at us to keep us busy, and THEN new class.

[VisRalis]

... a new class is, sadly, not 'much content'. We can level it up quickly and then be done with it.

Doing anything 'fast'... don't you think it would be harder to find satisfaction...
Unless you like it 'fast and furious'?
ahem.

I disagree, I think a new class is quite a big of content. It's a new perspective/way to play the game!
I'm having loads of fun leveling multiple classes as I go. So hearing that there'll be another class? Nice!

I guess the POV is a bit different when/if you've got multiple classes at 50's already.
/shrug

[Asiaine]

I guess the POV is a bit different when/if you've got multiple classes at 50's already.
/shrug

Quite, and that has to be considered. Also the class gameplay may not appeal to all. If they release a big sword wielder, some people may not care for it (like myself). If they release a dancer I'll jump on it (but many others would pass). What they need is content that a larger % of people would do. For example, Crystal Tower: There is a lot of people who will at least try it out.

At the end it comes down to simple formula:
Amount of hours spent consuming content (by all people, all worlds).
Amount of hours spent developing content.

They will go for best bang for buck option ^^; (Which is why we see a lot of features some would call insignificant... because they are 'cheap' enough to make and have a good return).