Hey FFXIVers,

What do you all think of the concept of recycling the ability learning system from FFIX for some skills in ARR. For those of you unfamiliar with this system, it works like this:
  • Equipment gives access to certain abilities
  • Keep the item equipped for an extended period of time and gaining affinity towards it unlocks those abilities to be used whether or not the item is equipped (Spiritbond anyone?)

I think this would work well with the theme of Arcanist and Summoner using Books as their main weapon. What I propose is that once maximum spirit bond is gained with an item, you have the choice to not only turn it into materia, but learn the skills associated with the item in question. Whether or not the item is consumed in the process is up to the devs.

This might be overwhelming if this were done on large scale with all items, but maybe at first just having the books for Arcanist/Summoner and select End Game items for other classes.

I think it would be a cool addition to the game, and give more reason for players to do endgame content other than the specific stats that an item may give.

Thoughts?