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

[Cairdeas]

I'm only talking about this game. Currently, each class is defined by a single... Well, sometimes 2... Weapons. Gladiator = Sword (shield), Lancer = Spear, Archer = Bow. It was merely keeping it similar to the current system. The FF's I've played extensively since 7, minus 11 (7, 8, 13) main characters typically stick to one weapon type (Cloud's swords, Squall's gunblades, Lightning's gunblades). I'll admit I can't remember exactly 9 or 10, and didn't play 12.

None of this is to say that we'd HAVE to keep it the way it is and only allow one weapon type. If it's worth looking into, I'm sure there is a good suggestion waiting to be dropped. This isn't my thread however, I'm just throwing suggestions to the OP. Feel free to drop your own as well.

The reasons each class only have one weapon is because they are Weapon Classes not Job Classes. And no Gladiator does not have shield as one of its weapons. Sentinel does. You become a Gladiator/Sentinel when you equip a shield on Gladiator. it just doesn't reflect that in game. The thread linked in my sig explains everything much better.

[Jericho]

The reasons each class only have one weapon is because they are Weapon Classes not Job Classes. And no Gladiator does not have shield as one of its weapons. Sentinel does. You become a Gladiator/Sentinel when you equip a shield on Gladiator. it just doesn't reflect that in game. The thread linked in my sig explains everything much better.

I hadn't read that thread, but skimmed it just now. I did read the other thread that seems to be popular about the job titles, which seems to go along with your signature thread. I personally just like this idea more. Though, both would solve the problems.