Hints at new class? Maybe?

[LittleChickenNugget]

I really hope we're going to finally get Dancer soon. It's been requested for a while now and everyone was really disappointed that we didn't get it with Stormblood. I'd love for it to be a support class rather than a healing class though. Bard could use a supportive friend!

[ElazulHP]

What could possibly use a Gunblade? I spotted one near the end of the new MSQ.

[DamianFatale]

As cool as dancer looks in the series, I have always ended up trying it, and turning it down. However, due to the lack of the support role existing, I feel like XIV could be the title make it a full class that can stand on its own. I’d just prefer to save it for Thavnair. Also, I think it would be a better dps due to its nature as a support outside of the MMO games. I would be just fine if it were healer, but would prefer Chemist. Garlmald needs some non magical healing for when we take all of their conscripts.

[Elamys]

I get the feeling that we are getting both a tank and a healer next expansion.

They just added 2 new DPS classes, and we know they aren't adding 3 or more jobs at once anymore after HW. It makes sense to me that we'd get a tank and healer then. I haven't played any other FF games, but it sounds as though geomancer and dancer could both be seen as healers and both could feasibly be added, especially geomancer after all the references.

I do like the idea of a support role on its own but I've yet to see an MMO manage it reasonably.

[Fredco191]

They’re hyping us up for Geomancer but then we’re gonna get a different job in 5.0

[Iscah]

Back before it was confirmed no more jobs would split like SCH and SMN, I always hoped we would get Templar as a tank from LNC.

;; I still would love it to be a tank.

Lancer definitely has a 'tank' feel to me! Heavier armour; slow, powerful attacks; an impression of standing front-and-centre and holding the enemy's attention.

Plus it would fit a pattern of each starting city having a mage, physical DPS and tank guild, with the local 'police' (Yellowjackets/Brass Blades/Wood Wailers) using the tank class.

[cactusbees]

Why?

There's been a strong demand for it ever since the game launched and 5.0 is very likely going to take us to Garlemald. DRG had strong ties to Ishgard. SAM had strong ties to Doma/Hingashi. GUN would have strong ties to Garlemald.

Plus, if the rumors of FF8 making a return are true, I'd personally be as happy as a bird with a bread crumb for this reference.

[Kinazu]

As much as I'd love a gunblade job I don't think it'll be happening. Considering we should get a new Tank and Healer job in 5.0, and neither fits a gunblade in my eyes.

If they don't add both healer and tank, but just one of them together with a DPS I see a huge backlash coming from the peole who are maining the role that got shafted. I for one would probably not play a lot anymore or drop sub if I can't play a new healer next expansion. But that's me.

And as for new jobs in general, I'd like to see less old FF jobs being added and more unique jobs to XIV to make it stand out. Can't complain if something is a tank or not (Dark Knight) or a DPS (Samurai) if it's something brand new.

[sexythaumaturge]

As much as I'd love a gunblade job I don't think it'll be happening. Considering we should get a new Tank and Healer job in 5.0, and neither fits a gunblade in my eyes.

How does Gunblade not fit the tank role perfectly?

Still, I'd prefer Geomancer as the tank (finally, something different) and Dancer as the healer. Healer peeps tend to get off on attention, so pulling off some stylish dance moves while healing fits that mentality perfectly.

[Hasrat]

How does Gunblade not fit the tank role perfectly?

I personally wouldn't expect Fending gear and gunblades to go together very well. But I wouldn't expect to see a geomancer in Fending gear either.

Regardless, I'm definitely in the "gunblades are lame" camp. Much like scythes, I kinda have to turn my brain off to enjoy/appreciate the style. I get it, it's supposed to look cool, but it's a bit too far for my suspension of disbelief. I wouldn't really be surprised to see it happen, tho. Just wouldn't be my first choice.