Thank you for the info, I wasn't aware of the lockout prerequisites but I'll work on grinding archer today when I get some time. (archer, to unlock blm? seems so... strange.) I've just been playing the story line mostly and trying to get comfortable with the interface. I'm still trying to "unwire" old XI patterns of behavior and adapt to this - almost relaxed - game style. Exploring the environment is refreshing but not nearly as deadly as I'm used to, so I'm taking it in steps.