Quote Originally Posted by EdwinLi View Post
If anything I kind of expect people to treat Red Mage like Machinist with those playing RDM for the cool factor to die down over time leaving only those who are willing to take Red Mage seriously enough to play it.
I'd say that depends on the play style - No amount of cool can overcome an "Eww" factor in the long run. If it plays well and is fun however, I'd imagine many staying. DRK is the most popular tank job by now, even though WAR is better - it's gotta have some reasons and the cool factor should have died down by now.