As an odd addendum, I have to say I like straight classes because of the increase of cross-class abilities, which I find amusing to think about in an RP-kinda way. I find odd enjoyment in weaving the class abilities into the narrative for whatever reason.
Like, I can totally see Chachanji using Goad to cheer up an ally and bolster them in battle (not unlike Ramza's Cheer in FFT). It seems thematically appropriate and I have it plugged onto his bars along with Physick, which is a "bookmagics" healing trick he learned from his brother when he hurt himself.
If I had him with his Paladin soul crystal (which I'll be getting eventually, of course, but have been putting it off to dork around with Rogue and RP in general), I would be limited to solely the abilities allowed for the Job. Sure, I could refluff Cure to be "Physick", but being able to actually use the ability his brother taught him is much more fulfilling from a role-play angle.
... Is that strange of me?
But more on the subject of Lancers. I never really thought about it much but those NPCs are pretty swank.
Like, I can totally see Chachanji using Goad to cheer up an ally and bolster them in battle (not unlike Ramza's Cheer in FFT). It seems thematically appropriate and I have it plugged onto his bars along with Physick, which is a "bookmagics" healing trick he learned from his brother when he hurt himself.
If I had him with his Paladin soul crystal (which I'll be getting eventually, of course, but have been putting it off to dork around with Rogue and RP in general), I would be limited to solely the abilities allowed for the Job. Sure, I could refluff Cure to be "Physick", but being able to actually use the ability his brother taught him is much more fulfilling from a role-play angle.
... Is that strange of me?
But more on the subject of Lancers. I never really thought about it much but those NPCs are pretty swank.
