I understand what we're suggesting is not the armory system. Players did agree they would accept drastic changes however. Classes could still be weapon specialists by having an A+ rating with their current weapon. The main reason I thought about this was say you obtain a rare weapon drop from an NM with really good stats, stats you'd find useful on another class as well. I'd like to be able to use that same weapon on two or more classes, and was thinking of ways they could make it possible in FFXIV. Yes, that would go against the armory system, the question is would most players be accepting of that?

To answer you, in XIV I wanted to use a bow so yes I am an archer. Down the line, if they add new weapons and classes, I would love being a Samurai with a Great Katana and still be able to be useful with a Bow if I so choose. Some players choose class based on that classes stats (when they make stats automatic based on class) and abilities, not weapon alone. Some in XI choose the WAR job because it had pretty decent skill with a wide variety of weapon types. In XI I liked being good with both a Scythe and a Great Sword on Dark Knight. It may not be for everyone, but I would just welcome a similar idea in XIV.