Quote Originally Posted by aveyond-dreams View Post
Male healers aren't exactly all that revolutionary. Hope in FFXIII, Anders in Dragon Age, etc. I don't consider that something so unique to as be worthy of praise based off that alone. I dislike how the story handled Alphinaud and the unceremonious way in which he upgraded to a Sage. Seeing him be given his AF set by his mom wasn't compelling. It only solidified the image of him as a spoiled noble kid.

In any case no one here stands to lose from adding some masculine men to the cast that are a step above the guys we've already gone on adventures with. If I had to tolerate the likes of Alphinaud and G'raha Tia then I'm sure that those who are opposed to such men joining the cast will just have to exercise the same patience that I had to.
To be fair, ever since they changed it WE get our Artifact Gear "handed to us" as well. Not saying that this is a good thing, but still....

Ah, I remember the days when you had to EARN the best gear for your class in an MMO. What halcyon days they were, full of kicking, and screaming and Barrens chatting. Still better than this method, though I fully entice anyone with misgivings to come forward. I accept all comers. ;3