Multiple jobs from a singular class

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I like where it is going actually. A lot of classes can be flexible to perform multiple roles in a party, and the job system enhances one of those roles.

(Only example) Gladiator can technically be considered Tank and DPS(not a great DPS, but viable). So having two jobs, one specializing in each, creates more flexibility in one class. So lets say GLA gets access to Two-Handed swords. One day, the GLA is asked to go PLD since they need a tank. The next day, a tank is already present in the party and they need a DPS, you can switch to Dark Knight and pull your 2-handed sword out and perform as a DPS.

It is just a way to create flexibility within one class and I believe it is a great idea. The idea is commonly practiced in other MMO's and works very well. In WoW, a Paladin has three specs it can change to, Retribution(DPS), Protection(Tank), and Holy(Healing). This makes it so even though you are bound to that class, you have a lot of options to make yourself useful for multiple situations if you dual spec correctly.

While yes this game does have a job system and can switch on the go, I believe that people should specialize themselves in "one class" and make full use of everything it has to offer. Experienced in multiple classes? Neat. Does most people want to learn multiple classes and jobs and get gear for all of them? Not really.

Just my input.

Agreed. Assuming GLA loses access to daggers and gains great sword, you have the ability to focus on certain aspects of the class depending on the job. Considering that GLA still has Riot Blade, Rage of Halone and Goring Blade (yet can't benefit from them when going PLD because the PLD is in the front of the mob), there is room for growth.

As I mentioned in the other thread, there needs to be emphasis on job traits when setting yourself to a job. In the case of GLA, it should ideally be neutral in traits and then gain the super tank traits when going PLD or the super DPS traits when going DRK. That would play on the class' innate flexibility while helping each job stand out through mechanics.