[dev1033] Class name changes -> Specialization/Talent Trees Into Classic FF Classes

[Sorel]

Thank you, Kurokikaze for answering all my questions. I have to admit that I do prefer an advanced job system more akin to Final Fantasy Tactics versus the system that is being proposed here.

The proposed system is comprehensive, but relatively complex due to the point sub-system, the Job Tree restrictions, and the necessary overhaul of a majority of the Armory Class abilities to the Job Trees. Some character progress would be effectively wiped by the change over. The proposed system is also more restrictive than the job/subjob system from FFXI. Some might consider that a step backwards, rather than evolution forward.

I also disagree with your interpretation of Naoki Yoshida's interview. Yoshida-san never stated that he was scrapping, eliminating, or depreciating the existing Armory Classes. The proposed system assumes and seems to count on the certainty that a Rank 50 Gladiator will always be less effective in all areas of gameplay than a Level 50 Paladin or Dark Knight. The proposed system can be engineered to enforce that, but should it be??

The proposed system will require considerably more development in the form of the necessary tree and point sub-systems, and will undo a good amount of what is already developed in the Armory System.

All that being said, IF Yoshida-san and his team decide to go the more restrictive Job Tree Specialization route, instead of a more creativity-fostering Advanced/Prestige Job route ... the system proposed here would be how I would want them to proceed. It is well thought out and comprehensive. Though I may oppose it in principle and philosophically for the reasons I stated above, I cannot dispute that it is a viable alternative worthy of serious and respectful consideration.

I thank you and your team for putting it forward, and patiently explaining it.