Multiple Weapons per Class/Job

[Kryptic]

Sadly with the current class system I don't see them doing any of this. As weird as it is to say some of my most memorable times in FFXI was just getting a bunch of people and skilling up over in Kuftal tunnel talking in vent and what not. It would be nice and would allow for more customization between classes so everyone isn't the same but sadly it seems it's to late.

[Shadowkept]

I don't mind "magic" powered tech, or even rudimentary tech like "steampunk". But I don't care to see futuristic tech especially in the areas of combat. The Ninja to me does not fit the vibe of the current state of FFXIV, but you could make a similar play style in a thief or red mage of sorts that relies more on implements than magic (grenades, throwing stars, smoke bombs, acid vials, potions): think Chemist from FF Tactics (throwing potions defensively, grenades offensively, or creating diversions) also could wield knives and guns O.o

[Klefth]

I don't mind "magic" powered tech, or even rudimentary tech like "steampunk". But I don't care to see futuristic tech especially in the areas of combat. The Ninja to me does not fit the vibe of the current state of FFXIV, but you could make a similar play style in a thief or red mage of sorts that relies more on implements than magic (grenades, throwing stars, smoke bombs, acid vials, potions): think Chemist from FF Tactics (throwing potions defensively, grenades offensively, or creating diversions) also could wield knives and guns O.o

Thing is, they already said the next thing they wanted to add after summoner were ninja and samurai.

[Asael]

Definitely a must like for this topic OP.

Alternate weapons for each class is definitely one of those things I would really love to see implemented sometime soon. It gives a feeling of variety and uniqueness to each class. The lack thereof is the soul reason why I never got into the marauder class/warrior job. What can I say, I am not and never have been a big fan of GAs. I would love to see something like great swords at some point or another because I for one would really love me some steel derpclone while wielding my sleek great sword. xD

[Jocko]

I doubt you'll ever see this, simply because there are so many class skills and animations tied directly to their weapon. For example, Lancer has an attack where he leaps and chucks his lance like a javelin. Can't see that working with any other weapon type

[Klefth]

Simple: make weaponskills tied to their respective weapons, and class/job skills to their respective class/job. Problem solved.

[Pwnagraphic]

Yeah I like variety. I don't like looking exactly like everyone else.

[PSxpert2011]

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I would like to eventually see at least two different weapon choices per class in a fashion similar to FFXI, example:

Warrior - Great-Axe, OR Dual-Wield One-handed axes (don't think main-hand/off-hand with two different weapons) but a matched pair of axes that are bought/sold/equipped as a pair. This makes it easier to balance stats and materia issues, doesn't require a dual-wield trait, and only really changes the weapon animations, character appearance, and flow of TP.

Other options could be:

Paladin - Sword/Shield, OR Greatsword (obvious trade-off of defense/offense)
Archer - Bow, OR Crossbow/Musket
Dragoon - Spear, OR Staff/Rapiers
Monk - Fists, OR Batons/Kama
Black Mage - Wand/Staff, OR Dagger (thinking ornate sacrificial dagger, not a knife)
White Mage - Club/Staff, OR Hammer/Mace

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Well, that's my two cents. To the Devs, keep up the good work.

Well obviously these are mere ideas and I will respect it as such.

A saying goes, "There's more than one way to skin a cat"

Interpret it anyway you want but adding my two-cents in here is the following:
If there was a way to have a duel-wielding-weapon job or class, it wouldn't be for the current/ existing ones we have now because it would break the armoury system and design of class-swapping. It's entirely better than FFXIs way to change job IMO, but let's consider this to be a possiblity for one way or another...

...our jobs we have currently unlocked could be upgraded or used to unlock another!

Personally I would like to use clubs as a monk in FFXIV like I did in FFXI but as it stands now, I would have to unlock and progress for that ability so I don't break the system( who knows if there's another class or job that uses clubs).

What say you?

[Shadowkept]

Thank you for the thoughts. I know the armoury system is not universally applauded, but I actually like certain aspects a lot (like changing classes/jobs with the swap of a weapon). However, I think the ratio of classes to jobs being 1 to 1 is a little silly and limiting. I think you should start will a generic class archetype and move to something more specialized in a branching fashion which would mean many more jobs than classes

In order to see every weapon type that was offered in FFXI for example you would need a ton of classes > jobs.
I think there is room in ARR for one-handed axes and two-handed swords without having to create a class and job for each just to wield them.

I don't think dual-wielding breaks the armoury at all as long as the dual-weapons are still class/job specific. For example, great axes and dual-axes would both be Marauder/Warrior only. Equipping either weapon would change you to that class>job. Along the same lines I wouldn't let Warriors wield or dual-wield anything other than axes because swords and daggers would remain the domain of other classes and jobs. And yes new animations would be required for new weapons (that's kind of what I want - something new to look at).

What would "break" the armoury would be adding weapons that were equipable by multiple classes/jobs, and that's not necessarily what I am suggesting. Though if you did want to have overlap, such as give Dragoons rapiers or Black Mages daggers you could simply make a unique subset for those weapons that would be treated by the game as being different than equipping a sword.

I think you could give every current class/job an additional wield option, and still leave plenty of unexplored weapons with which to add future classes and jobs.

[Altena]

I didn't read the OP, or the replies but the subject was self explanatory.. Sorry if it has been pointed out, as I am in a rush.

The armory system in a far-fetched way already opens this up to being a possibility.

If you look under the description of a weapon, it doesn't specifically say it's a "sword" (aside from the title of the item), it says "Gladiator's Arm", as an example..

This is already shown with CNJ & THM, where both classes can equip clubs and staves, yet the class that supports them is described in the finer print.

In future (let's presume the multi-job system is going to happen), I am sure it wouldn't be difficult to have say a "Scythe" for LNC and call it "Dark Knight's Arm" (as an example).

The only issues I can see with this are the animations for certain skills are fairly distinct for the weapon they are using, although this could potentially be modified in the future.