Craft Specialization

[Darium]

You say class jobs so do you mean...

My r50 Lancer can become a dragoon but my r50 THM cannot become a... whatever job they're getting?

Yes.

If you need to choose one craft to specialize in, you should also have to choose one job (WHM, DRG, WAR) to specialize in.

[BloodLotus]

Yes.

If you need to choose one craft to specialize in, you should also have to choose one job (WHM, DRG, WAR) to specialize in.

What would the benefit be to that?

Even if there was a benefit I seriously doubt SE would implement jobs with this limitation.

[Darium]

What would the benefit be to that?

Even if there was a benefit I seriously doubt SE would implement jobs with this limitation.

While I agree that I strongly doubt SE would implement jobs with this, why only allow specialization of one craft versus allowing specialization of multiple jobs?

Why one and not the other?

[Nikita]

While I agree that I strongly doubt SE would implement jobs with this, why only allow specialization of one craft versus allowing specialization of multiple jobs?

Why one and not the other?

Actually, I just gave my thoughts on Job specializations which you may or may not have ignored! :P

I think we will see specializations down the line for jobs in terms of something similar to merits. :P Like, a Bard who specializes in certain songs, a White Mage that specializes in resistance spells, Black Mages who specialize in particular elements, etc.

[Darium]

Actually, I just gave my thoughts on Job specializations which you may or may not have ignored! :P

You posted while I was typing. So, please believe I meant no slight.

In response, that would be fine if you could not be a Bard who specializes in certain songs AND a White Mage that specializes in resistance spells.

[BloodLotus]

While I agree that I strongly doubt SE would implement jobs with this, why only allow specialization of one craft versus allowing specialization of multiple jobs?

Why one and not the other?

Because their focus is different.

A linkshell group goes into a dungeon. Their paladin has to go on a date. Someone else with it leveled can take his place. They could find someone else to take his place but you don't know if that paladin is any good or if he will mesh well with your group.

you are a master in alchemy. you've just made nq batraal glue and are about to sell it on the wards. because you are one of the few master alchemists there isn't very many batrall glue up on the wards and you can still make a decent amount of gil.

[Darium]

Because their focus is different.

A linkshell group goes into a dungeon. Their paladin has to go on a date. Someone else with it leveled can take his place. They could find someone else to take his place but you don't know if that paladin is any good or if he will mesh well with your group.

you are a master in alchemy. you've just made nq batraal glue and are about to sell it on the wards. because you are one of the few master alchemists there isn't very many batrall glue up on the wards and you can still make a decent amount of gil.

I see where you are coming from but let me make a similar example.

A linkshell group needs a very rare item crafted. Their master alchemist has to go on a date. Someone else with it leveled can take his place. They could find someone else to take his place but they will charge more than the linkshell group can afford.

[BloodLotus]

I see where you are coming from but let me make a similar example.

A linkshell group needs a very rare item crafted. Their master alchemist has to go on a date. Someone else with it leveled can take his place. They could find someone else to take his place but they will charge more than the linkshell group can afford.

What happens if the linkshell waits for the alchemist to come back?
What happens if the linkshell waits for the paladin to come back?

There are pros and cons to each side but I think it makes more sense to leave the combat classes alone and leave this change (if the devs like it) for the crafters.

[Darium]

What happens if the linkshell waits for the alchemist to come back?
What happens if the linkshell waits for the paladin to come back?

There are pros and cons to each side but I think it makes more sense to leave the combat classes alone and leave this change (if the devs like it) for the crafters.

I think that waiting is equally valid in both situations.

I think they should leave crafting alone and let those who want to level most crafts, do it.

[Sorel]

you are a master in alchemy. you've just made nq batraal glue and are about to sell it on the wards. because you are one of the few master alchemists there isn't very many batrall glue up on the wards and you can still make a decent amount of gil.

OR

You have access to Twin Adder's Patriarch's Laboratory because you are one of the few Alchemists that has successfully completed the Twin Adder's Patriarch's Poison Trial (quest). Access to the laboratory allows you to craft items that a normal alchemist of your level would be unable to craft successfully (Batraal Glue). The rarity allows you to sell it for a decent amount of gil on the wards.