NINJA and ROGUE confirmed

[Wilhem]

What I don't understand is what this obsession with the name "Thief"? Whats the difference with a FFXI Thief and a FFXIV Rogue? Because right know all I see is people complaining of not getting Thief while Rogue seems pretty much the same to me.

[ZReport]

What I don't understand is what this obsession with the name "Thief"? Whats the difference with a FFXI Thief and a FFXIV Rogue? Because right know all I see is people complaining of not getting Thief while Rogue seems pretty much the same to me.

Thief is an iconic job/profession/archetype in previous Final Fantasy games. The name has been tied to the role of a thief and thievery for over 10 FF titles. It's really that simple. The Japanese description for Rogue labels them as "Dual Fencers" as well, not thieves. Hence the obsession.

[Bigpurpleharness]

What I don't understand is what this obsession with the name "Thief"? Whats the difference with a FFXI Thief and a FFXIV Rogue? Because right know all I see is people complaining of not getting Thief while Rogue seems pretty much the same to me.

The ability to play it at endgame, for the very starters. Seems like many iconic Thief abilities won't be included. It's not the same if you've ever played previous FFs. Definitely nowhere near as close as Marauder >> Warrior/Fighter.