System Reform Suggestion

[Aldarin]

So I've followed FFXIV since the start. The game shows a lot of promise to create a unique experience for players. Unfortunately I feel that the current system is a convoluted mess due to the numerous stages of developer changes.
-We have a white mage class that can do a similar amount of damage as black mages.
-Black mages that do not have all of the elements
-Jobs that serve the same purpose as classes
-A lack of customization for players

That being said, portions of the system are gems in the rough, that I feel have great potential with small changes. So here is a proposal for a new system that is similar to the current one, but fixes many of the issues I feel are there. It is a mix of elements from a number of systems, including the old system, the new system, FFXI, WOW, and more.

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It is my hope to get player responses, so the devlopers can see what players like, and what players dislike. If you feel that there are other elements that would benefit the game, I encourage you to share them in this thread.

Here are Links to the different sections (I know this is a wall of text)
System
Weapons
Jobs
Equipment and Materia
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