my siggy is now accurate. Personaly think the Issue is people forcing the classes/ the system to how ffxi was designed, with set jobs, abilities and stats. People are so adament on min/maxing each class then the character as a whole. I'm doing the reverse and using the classes to design my character. So if you min/max each class individually, this system will not make sence. But if you use each class as a template for your character it makes more sence.

This was talked about since pre launch. That this system isn't about each individual class but your character as a whole, which is why they had a Physical level increase giving you stat and ele resist points, and rank giving your abilities and gear. Also the reason why you can cross class abilities to make your own class. Using various skills.

It isn't a bad system if you learn it. And stop forcing it to be something its not. But mostly play how you like. Just don't hate on people if they don't play your way.