Request: Alternate Weapon Types

[DWolfwood]

I touched on this in the SAMURAI SHOWDOWN thread, but I've been meaning to put this out there.

WHM and BLM have the distinction of having used both 2h and 1h weapons in the past. The 1h weapons came with shields, and they have since seemingly been abandoned as an idea, but I would like to revive the idea once again.

Ideally, every race and even gender would have different combat animations, but given the magnitude of what such an endeavor would be, I think it's fair to let the development team be forgiven on this. That said, I think I'm not the only person who wants more diversity in the visuals of our combat stances and animations.

My request is to make the following changes:

PLD: Now wields Swords & Maces/Hammers
WAR: Now wields 2h Axes, 2h Hammers, Dual Axes, Dual Hammers, and Dual Swords
DRK: Now wields Great Swords & Scythes

Now, I know this is a lot to ask, especially in regards to WAR. However, I think in WAR's particular case, something strongly identified with it in almost every game is that they are versatile fighters. Almost every game out there right now uses at least one of the listed weapon types, so I think taking the time and effort to make a Dual-Wield animation set for WAR would go a long way.

Feel free to add to this list, though I have a hard time coming up with ideas that would not require consideration to ability names, such as "Snap Punch." and "Blunt Arrow." Some might be easier, like MCH using canons.

I leave those requests to the rest of you, but these are mine for now.