Quote Originally Posted by Sypherblade View Post
interesting ideas you have here.

smn would prolly be the hardest kind of class to balance with the other classes due to its hybrid nature. If it was able to heal/buff/deal damage/debuff/possibly tank? If they do create this as a class they need to make its roll focused on just one or two of these things so it doesn't become over powered or under powered by other classes....

just look at the mess SE did with SMN in FFXI....Im sure ppl will argue this...
Yes. People always argue everything

On the same note: Few people would argue a overpowered NIN job or some other evasion DD. Don't start flaming mages or pet classes ppl They deserve a spot in the limelight too!

Please focus on the design and let SE do the number crunching for balances n such.

Most pet classes are multipurpose like this; they offer excellent solo play and provide possibilities for more difficult bosses n dungeons in need of extreme crowd control.

In short: there are pros and cons to every job. This is just a suggestion to SE. Mages and pet jobs usually get left on the wayside. This is their chance to shine too.