I think if there had been a job specific weapon to go along with our other AF type gear and at the same level of difficulty as the other pieces there would be less bitching about the relic weapons.

My server is full of people still farming seals and many people I play with have like 2/9 and aren't in a super hurry to get their weapon done. I took the view that I will probably be able to obtain a relic weapon or two but it would probably be quite awhile down the road.

It would be nice if there was a little less RNG and more actual difficulty involved but right now I think it is fine for what it is.

If I can't manage to get one then it just isn't for me. There are many other completely acceptable weapons out there for every job to use while we are working towards our relics.