This is less of a rant and more of a niggling thought.

Okay, I'm perfectly aware that Summoners, when mastered, are quite flexible and can pour out a great amount of DPS. I'm not talking about their gameplay style or criticizing them. It's just...

Why do Summoner pets look so bloody unimpressive?

I mean, I can understand the concept - you have elementals who have the power of the primals. I can dig that. However, why must they look like chibi primals? I mean, half the time I see one of them, I just want to pet the damned thing (if Square Enix actually made plushies for these and they sold at a reasonable cost, I'd totally buy one btw). Can't we get something bigger, more... weighty and make people feel like the totally badass Summoner they are?

If you're wondering what my suggestions are, it'd be this -

Attacker-type Summon - Instead of Ifrit, I'd say replace him with a drake. You know, one of the wingless dragons we see every once in a while. Same concept and functions, but wouldn't it be awesome controlling one of these guys?

Tank-type Summon - I'd say we either get a giant to replace them, or perhaps one of the Dulahan (sp?) armors. Both have an impressive bulk to them and definitely feel like they can take a hit and return it in kind. They'd be somewhat larger than the Summoner themselves obviously, and make it obvious they're a tank.

Caster-Type Summon - Erm.... I'll be honest, for some reason my mind is drawing a big fat blank here. Suggestions are welcome.

Anyhoo, here are my two cents, yet again. Thank you for reading my rant and have a pleasant day.