I am liking the ideas here. Unlockable classic FF classes complete with **interesting** quests to make the achieving of said class memorable, would be great.

As for the concern about the weapons, I agree that more generic versions of certain weapons might be weildable by more then one lass, resulting in a drop down menu. There could also be more specialized equipment that is made for specific classes, making changing jobs quicker, stat bonuses more direct and practical and allowing the art team to design things that are truly unique to the lore and styling of the class in question.

I also feel that it is good that people want to keep the current classes. While I adored being a white mage in FFXI and I would gladly play one again in FFXIV, I am also quite fond of my conjurer and would not want to have to give up the option to use a mix of white and black spells when I am in the mood. (It reminds me of Tellah and FuSoYa from FFIV.)

Overall though, change is both scary and exciting. It is neat that the community is being given so much opportunity to help this game grow.