Would you accept consolidated gear for roles, if...

[Rollout]

Why should they change appearance based on who equips them though? This prevents people who want a piece of gear for glams from using that piece of gear for the glams.

To make each set of gear feel like it belongs to that class. There are some pieces that aesthetically look good on a Monk or Samurai, but wouldn't look good on the opposite. Same with Aiming gear, there's some that would probably look good on Bard, but doesn't fit the style of a Machinist.

And I'm mentioning why it's an issue, using examples that already exist in game. The system you want already causes issues. Unless they also implement unique stats /across the board/ to go along with it, I'd hate to see it implemented for melee classes as well.

I suppose, but at the same time, with TP being removed in 5.0, we might see Skill Speed being used more often, maybe. It could be useful on classes that generate resources on weaponskills (Paladin, Warrior, Dark Knight, Samurai) or auto-attacks (Ninja).

[Rongway]

To make each set of gear feel like it belongs to that class. There are some pieces that aesthetically look good on a Monk or Samurai, but wouldn't look good on the opposite. Same with Aiming gear, there's some that would probably look good on Bard, but doesn't fit the style of a Machinist.

AF gear "fits the style of xx" job. Outside of AF gear, there is no such thing as "the style of xx" job. If you're not wearing AF, you're wearing gear that fits the style of you.

[Rollout]

AF gear "fits the style of xx" job. Outside of AF gear, there is no such thing as "the style of xx" job. If you're not wearing AF, you're wearing gear that fits the style of you.

Yes, which ultimately results in people wearing only one thing for very long periods of time until something comes along that fits their aesthetic. Whether it's the aesthetic of their job or their own fashion sense.
At least with what I suggest, the people who want to glamour themselves to fit the aesthetics of the job will have more options. I know several Bard players who refuse to glamour any headgear besides a fancy hat.

[Rongway]

At least with what I suggest, the people who want to glamour themselves to fit the aesthetics of the job will have more options. I know several Bard players who refuse to glamour any headgear besides a fancy hat.

And that's fine for the people whose personal style is to wear fancy hats on their bards. But you shouldn't consolidate three sets of gear into one set of gear and lock everyone out of two of the three appearances, just because you think "bards should wear fancy hats". Maybe some MCHs want fancy hats. Maybe some BRDs want more options that are not fancy hats.