Thoughts on a new dps class

[Yasuhiro]

Exactly where did this this idea that Blue Mages are synonymous with swords come from?

The game it originated from
http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/B...l_Fantasy_V%29

Unlike most other spellcasting jobs, Blue Mages can wield not only the common spellcaster equipment, but also swords and shields, giving them more offense and defense than a regular mage.

I believe in that game that's pretty much the only thing they can equip, not played V in a while. I have a hard time imagining what a Blue Mage and Red Mage would play like in this game since they both have swords and can cast long range magic, might be my "disturbing lack of imagination" as some people here put it.

Wouldn't it be neat if they took some notes from Quistis Trepe's weaponary though? a mid-range weapon like a whip for the Blue Mage would be great.