When will we get info on class changes?

[Physic]

THM DOES mean "bringer of miracles" so I wouldn't be surprised if THM becomes totally changes and gets white magic while Conjurer gets black magic.

in jp it means curse user, in this case i wouldnt look to deeply into the class name etymolgy

[Mairuzu]

They sure goofed up

[SmokeyTheSequel]

I seriously see thm becoming a whm.. as much as I wanna puke to think this because it is NOT what I wanted because I lvl'd whm first in XI and the "Hey! your a whm" haunted me for nearly a decade... I might serious start a new character if this happens because I REALLY do not want to be a whm again..

*End of Soapbox*

[Mairuzu]

I honestly think they should come out with just one more Job and turn THM into Red Mage and call it a day. Conj could choose to be both.

[Altera]

I fought Snurgle or how its spelled, and he cast Protect III on himself and nuked me with nothing but THM spells. I wouldnt be surprised if they give Thm Curaga and Shell/Protect spells if this new monster is anything to go by.

[Umo]

I fought Snurgle or how its spelled, and he cast Protect III on himself and nuked me with nothing but THM spells. I wouldnt be surprised if they give Thm Curaga and Shell/Protect spells if this new monster is anything to go by.

Mobs use Armoury System aswell as players; i.e. Wisp type mobs cast Absorb spells and Siphon TP from THM plus Burn and Fire from CNJ.

IIRC Yoshi-P stated that there are going to be disappointed players with class changes and jobs, so if people are interested on one job, just level up both DoM classes so you can somehow skip that disappointment. Hell, it's even a good idea nowadays...

On a side note, snurbles are not new mobs, they've been implemented since Beta o.Oª

[Claire_Pendragon]

Personally, I have an issue with classes being limited in PT role options, and with Jobs, this will be worse.
A 2nd job option for every class needs to eventually be added.
(Aka if it heals, need DD or tank, if its a tank, it needs DD or heal.)
The best I could think up (for now) was;
GLA -> PLD or Knight (Two Hand, unequip a shield to do more dmg.) I would suggest a sort of Dual wield, but *shrug*
PGL -> MNK or THF or NIN (some sort of optional DD/tank, depending on MNK mechanics)
MRD -> WAR or DRK (Not sure what else could use a Great Axe)
LNC -> DRG or SAM (Also not sure what else could use a polearm)
ARC -> BRD or RNG (not sure what else again)
CNJ -> WHM or RDM (Similar to CNJ, but more DD focused maybe)
THM -> BLM or Time Mage ( not sure what else, maybe BLU or SCH *shrug*)

Right now, if 2 friends want to play GLA, the 2nd is useless, since the 2nd GLA can't DD instead.
With jobs, this doesn't seem to be getting fixed any. (Maybe I'm wrong)

[ellohwell]

Personally, I have an issue with classes being limited in PT role options, and with Jobs, this will be worse.
A 2nd job option for every class needs to eventually be added.
(Aka if it heals, need DD or tank, if its a tank, it needs DD or heal.)
The best I could think up (for now) was;
GLA -> PLD or Knight (Two Hand, unequip a shield to do more dmg.) I would suggest a sort of Dual wield, but *shrug*
PGL -> MNK or THF or NIN (some sort of optional DD/tank, depending on MNK mechanics)
MRD -> WAR or DRK (Not sure what else could use a Great Axe)
LNC -> DRG or SAM (Also not sure what else could use a polearm)
ARC -> BRD or RNG (not sure what else again)
CNJ -> WHM or RDM (Similar to CNJ, but more DD focused maybe)
THM -> BLM or Time Mage ( not sure what else, maybe BLU or SCH *shrug*)

Right now, if 2 friends want to play GLA, the 2nd is useless, since the 2nd GLA can't DD instead.
With jobs, this doesn't seem to be getting fixed any. (Maybe I'm wrong)

I agree too, each class needs to have two different playstyles otherwise jobs just make things too restrictive. Every class needs to have AT LEAST two avenues and directions to go down, otherwise it's not adding a layer of flexibility at all, and just adding a layer of restrictions.

That's why the dev's team newfound fixation with "Class distinctiveness" has me concerned. Did they ever think that maybe it's better if classes are left indistinct in order to facilitate multiple playstyles so as not to pigeonhole everyone?

I think that job system will be a problem until they start adding more jobs for each class. At least two are needed, imo.

[Arcell]

I agree too, each class needs to have two different playstyles otherwise jobs just make things too restrictive. Every class needs to have AT LEAST two avenues and directions to go down, otherwise it's not adding a layer of flexibility at all, and just adding a layer of restrictions.

That's why the dev's team newfound fixation with "Class distinctiveness" has me concerned. Did they ever think that maybe it's better if classes are left indistinct in order to facilitate multiple playstyles so as not to pigeonhole everyone?

I think that job system will be a problem until they start adding more jobs for each class. At least two are needed, imo.

OR one friend could just level a DD class and be done with it. Seriously, leveling these days is not hard at all, especially once you hit the mid-30's. With the right groups you can skyrocket right to 50 from there within days easily.

Yeah, more jobs would help things and they'll get to it eventually. For the start of the system, 1 job per class is reasonable enough. Though honestly these fictional people who only level a single class to 50 are gonna be screwed when they add the multi-class jobs.

[Physic]

OR one friend could just level a DD class and be done with it. Seriously, leveling these days is not hard at all, especially once you hit the mid-30's. With the right groups you can skyrocket right to 50 from there within days easily.

Yeah, more jobs would help things and they'll get to it eventually. For the start of the system, 1 job per class is reasonable enough. Though honestly these fictional people who only level a single class to 50 are gonna be screwed when they add the multi-class jobs.

uhhh i think, the point is not just leveling jobs, but with classes, most of them you can play them at least two ways, so basically limiting playstyles to 7 total in the whole game, and probably ignoring, or diminishing half of your skill list.