All of these ideas are great. But I just can't believe they left out two handed sword on FFXIV. Anyways, if the weapon is the job class, than its impossible to be a mage with a great sword. But only can be a melee class with great sword using some mage magics. I think the weapon should not be the job class to avoid this. Even though the hat equipping for job class is possible, but still the same concept.

Here are my thoughts, if only they take the weapon job class out and bring back job class like FFXI combine with FFT. As others already said, this should make the job class more unique. For this I like the idea of weapon bonus to favor job only, and also magic or abilities bonuses to favor job. This is the way to go. What do you guys think?