Concern about "Branching Classes"

[Miliant]

Each job is just a specialized version of the class. There's nothing wrong with a new job being released and you being Lv50, you just need to learn to use 5 skills that will tilt the class's specialization one way or the other.

You're thinking jobs as jobs. In this game jobs are just a way to play your class. No job changes any class fundamentally to the point it's unrecognizable. I don't see why they should be separate exp bars.

[gahoo]

We got our answer on this one and added to the end of our interview. Basically it all stays linked (as some have speculated).

[Ruethryl]

We got our answer on this one and added to the end of our interview. Basically it all stays linked (as some have speculated).

I have no problem with this. Thanks for the info! ^^

[Alhanelem]

Concern about "Branching Classes"

Ok, I love this game. But there is an issue that I have been reminded of by an ls mate that concerned me the moment that we learned that Scholar was a job.

The fact that one class is a..."trunk", of several job "branches"...if you know what I mean. I.E. If you level up anarchist...then summoner and scholar will level up as well. If they plan to do this with every job, then when they finally do release new jobs, then after you do the unlocking quest...that job is automatically at the same level as the class you have for it...which would more than likely be maxed out already. And you'd be given all these new abilities that you would have little understanding of.

This might dramatically cut out game content, and learning the new jobs.

This won't dramatically cut anything. The job system was designed from the beginning to be an extension of the class system. Thus, the game quantity of game content is based around the classes, not the jobs. You may be the same level in both jobs, but you have to choose between them. Both have Arcanist's core ability set, but one shifts the class towards offense, the other shifts it toward support.

Why would you think there will be "less content" in the game because two jobs are based on the same class? It's a stretch to call grinding "content." After the first time you level up to max, you're more or less just repeating the same task for the other classes. That's not more content, it's the same content repeated.

Many people who see this game from an outside standpoint see it like this:

Why can't 2 gladiators with the exact same equipment, be functionally different?

This caters to that.

This is kind of how I see it. In a way its a bit like the talent trees WoW (used to?) have. the same character with the same gear can play different roles depending on which path you choose - except that this system grants more freedom to change that when you want to.

I'm really tired of all the "concern" and "worry' on these boards. Why can't people look at the bigger picture rather than being concerned or worried about every little thing. Don't we all have bigger things to "worry" about than a video game?

[Rubieus]

I can see where this is confusing you/upsetting you. If you would give me but a moment of your time.

If you were a employed as a Grade School Teacher, you'd most likely want to start with year 2 or year 3 students. This is because they respect their elders. Generally speaking. You aren't experienced enough to teach hormonal teens yet.

Now at some point in your career; you might be offered a job. (key note; "job" reference) This job will require a summer course of sorts before you can become a teacher of higher learning. (University and so on) By this time, you'll have taught children from ages 5 to 15. Perhaps even 18. Now then, teaching is pretty much the same during every phase.

The application of skills change but the theory is the same. In FFXIV the same applies to your "classes" and "jobs" Conjurers will heal and will continue to heal as White Mage. Thaumaturge will continue to deal magic based damage as Black Mage.

But before you can become a White Mage or a Black Mage, or even a University Professor. You have to take supplemental classes to further your knowledge of said roles. In other words. Job Quests starting at level 30.

I hope this helps explain. Have a nice day.

[Yrusama]

(not reading the whole thread)

I'm sure they'll release more classes. Currently we have nothing that can wield Katana, Great Katana, Whips, Hand Axes, Guns, Great Swords, and more. They can add jobs to existing classes, but I think a lot of the jobs people ask for most (NIN, SAM, RDM) would seem forced if not added to a new class.

No, I don't think RDM would be good as an offshoot of GLA, since GLA is built for tanking lol.