Why can't we have jobs with this level of depth and customization in FFXIV?

[Hyrist]

Just thought I'd throw in a dose of reality.

So... when are you going to throw it in?

All I saw was accusations and bitter grapes about a design team who took a philosophy you disagreed with. FFXI was appealing.... to about 500k, less than a quarter of our subscriber base, not even including China. And 100k MORE than Yoshida was expecting to get at launch.

So, gripe all you like. The dose of reality here is, the current approach is working. Can't wait to see the Census data.

[Risvertasashi]

So, gripe all you like. The dose of reality here is, the current approach is working. Can't wait to see the Census data.

Doesn't mean things can't be even better than now.

I don't like vertical progression so much, but I can't argue that, as you point out, it works. In the case of jobs, however, adding what we're seeking here doesn't require changes to the existing ones, or in any way subtract from the current systems. There is only the potential to add more to the game.