[dev1033] Class name changes

[Fensfield]

I'd say I'm against the classes' names being changed. They have individual concepts, many of them important to the game lore - Conjurers are not white mages, for instance, they're basically Gridania's elemental priests and have magic that reflects as much.

In the end I guess I'm not massively, massively bothered but, yes, I'd much prefer the classic Final Fantasy classes be implemented uniquely down the line at some point.. or not at all.

[Starfall]

Yoshi-P on class names in the interview with Eorzeapedia:

Q. You have also mentioned the possible introduction of traditional names. How do you see these new names fitting into the existing class system? Do you plan on using the new names as a guide to develop class uniqueness?

A. Yoshida-san is between two possible plans at this time. The first idea is that the traditional names would be introduced as “higher” or “advanced” classes. The traditional classes would thus be something of a goal for players. The second idea is that the traditional names would be more of a subset or specialization within the existing classes.

Whatever change is put into effect needs to be right. He recognizes that he will not be able to change the system again after this, so whatever is put into place needs to work, and be able to be balanced, for years to come. Because of this his team is giving this issue a lot of thought prior to implementation

Full interview @ Eorzeapedia

[Fensfield]

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o.o

Thank you! I guess I missed that one.

Okay reading that I feel much better.. it's renewed my faith in their respect for the game world a bit and all. Admittedly the idea of them being 'better' than the current jobs is... a tiny bit iffy, for me, but the idea of them as specialisations? Definitely!