Thread: BLM in 4.0

Originally Posted by kazeandi

Sounds definitely better than the current system, even tho I personally prefer a construct of synergies. Diablo 2 did that very well and i don't know why Blizzard ditched the model in favor of their comparatively plain playstyle
FFXIV could really breathe life into the class (and into others, such as SMN, while they're at it - melee has combos, too)

Yoshida said he doesn't want to add any talent tree because he hates cookie cutter build. (and I agree with him on this point)
I believe that if he were to add a talent tree system, it would probably be much closer to the current system in WoW, where you select select 1 skill/trait among 3 every X level than a system like DII or old WoW. He's been very clear on that.

He wants to avoid everyone having the same thing. This is why he didn't add these in ARR. Since it is not a solo game where you can be "less optimale, but who cares, it's your game", balance between everyskill matters.
The problem with talent tree is that you'll most likely always end up with something being better than others.
WoW attempted to fix this by making talent much more situationnal. But even then, you'll always have some skill better than others in most situation. (this is also why they limited talents to 3 per row, to simplify balancing)
I do not say it will never happen. But... i wouldn't have too much hope.

For the class thing, wiith the reveal of the RedMage not requiring any class and starting as a job, like the 3 jobs from HW. If you also add the removal and the share-skill system, yoshida clearly showed he wants to get away from the class system. I believe it is just a matter of time before they simply remove it and makes us pass from "thaumaturge" to "black mage" through the main story line. There won't be any class, there will just be jobs.
Perhaps in a far future they will start adding "spec" (basically 2 job for 1 class) like the arcanist. But honestely, I wouldn't give too much hope on that as there are still more than enough job they can tap in for 3-4 more expansions.