Quote Originally Posted by Anonymoose View Post
You're trolling me on purpose because of that whole "makes me want to beat you until it causes hydrogen fusion" comment, aren't you.

Classes are weapon proficiency.
In FFXI, you could skill up your polearm so your SAM would be invited to bird parties. You weren't required to be a Dragoon. In FFXIV, you will be able to master the abilities of the Axe so you can use abilities of axe proficiency, such as Bloodletter II+, on Pugilist. That doesn't mean you have to be a Warrior.

Therefore, jobs are the true form of classes and require dedication.
Dedication is often shown through work such as grinding, or when we've already done grinding and are f**king sick of it, a series of quests featuring lore about your favorite jobs, how they fit into the world, and the bonuses that come with mastering them.
Here's a better metaphor for what you're trying to say

Any man can learn karate, but it takes time, loyalty and dedication to become a black belt in karate.

So in FFXIV version it would be:

Any marauder can swing an axe, but it takes time, quests and dedication to become a warrior of the axe.