Bring Carbuncle back please!

[PSxpert2011]

Um, isn't it obvious that you can still call Emerald Carbuncle(caster), you don't really lose him as the SMN job, he's just a weak avatar compare to Ifrit and Titan which is a shame. Topaz Carbuncle is replaced by Titan-Eggi as the terrestrial avatar to tank with which kinda makes sense but you can still call Emerald. Try it, it's still an action! O_o

You don't lose abilities. Summon and Summon II still remain, but summon different entities based on current class or job. As Arcanist, they summon Carbuncle. As Summoner, they summon Titan and Garuda which play the same roles as both Carbuncles. As Scholar you gain Eos and Selene.

Yeah, that! I don't have Garuda-Eggi yet XD She kinda compensates the Emerald Carby when you defeat her as an upgrade. Don't loose hope! It's still early in the game, maybe Carbuncle will come back in a superior form and you may change his stance like with Chocobo.

In FFxi, Carby was the tank and your best friend of all avatars. You'll might use him for most of the game because he is powerful!