Do the hidden classes = DLC content?

[jenova_9]

I wonder if they are going to sell the hidden classes separately after launch?

Well I'm not sure where the list is but some of them include Fencer, Enforcer, Evoker, Musketeer and other stuff.
but ya, since they are probably developing them, I don't think they will be sold separately, they could be what separates
the alpha/beta content from the final release content, since they would be exclusive to the full release, not available before then.
So it's unlikely they will sell those extra classes separately.

It's very interesting they are putting extra effort towards extra classes for launch!
Though it's strange there has yet to be a Dagger weapon class, while a Mace class (Enforcer) is pretty much confirmed.
(maybe they got the Mace idea from Agito.)

So ya, there might be more details to be revealed for these new classes, though some say that the official site will probably never show them until after release maybe. Come to think of it. Since the alpha has been going on, the site hasn't been updated lately. hmmm

[Durahansolo]

Re: the hidden classes = DLC content?

Well I'm not sure where the list is but some of them include Fencer, Enforcer, Evoker, Musketeer and other stuff.

Then where is this information coming from?

[skoreanime]

Re: the hidden classes = DLC content?

Then where is this information coming from?

A person on Bluegartr went through the dat files, and a lot of abbreviations came up in the class part.

[Durahansolo]

Re: the hidden classes = DLC content?

A person on Bluegartr went through the dat files, and a lot of abbreviations came up in the class part.

Thanks. J9 forgets that if she says something we want sources to make sure she isn't randomly rambling or making guesses like usual. I thought it might not be a guess since I didn't see anything in her post about Ninjas.

[Etra]

Re: the hidden classes = DLC content?

I would assume these classes would be playable once you reach a certain point in the game. The alpha and beta (more-so the beta) will only have 20% of the game's content available -- max. So then are these classes unlocked past the 20% mark? Maybe. I would assume Evoker is, since we clearly see Leviathan and Ifrit during cutscenes for the storyline... Assuming these cutscenes were not from the first part of the game and you have to beat them to summon them, as usual.

Just FFXI's versions of the level 30 advanced job system, yeah? :]

[skoreanime]

Re: the hidden classes = DLC content?

Thanks. J9 forgets that if she says something we want sources to make sure she isn't randomly rambling or making guesses like usual. I thought it might not be a guess since I didn't see anything in her post about Ninjas.

Should've seen her on Eorzeapedia a few months ago...half the topics were started by her

And here's what the poster put up:

PGL = Pugilist
GLA = Gladiator
EXC = Marauder (Mistranslation)
FNC = Fencer (Uses a Rapier)
ENF = Enforcer (Uses a Mace)
ARC = Archer
LNC = Lancer
MSK = Musketeer (Uses a Gun)
MYS = Mystic (Uses a Mystic Weapon)
THM = Thaumaturge
CON = Conjurer
ACN = Archanist (Uses an Archanist Weapon)
WDK = Woodworker
BSM = Blacksmith
ARM = Armorer
GLD = Goldsmith
WVR = Weaver
ALC = Alchemist
CUL = Culinarian
HRV = Harvester
FSH = Fisher
SHP = Shepherd
??? = Tanner
??? = Botanist
??? = Miner
??? = Marauder

The ??? are ones we know exist, but weren't on the dat mining list. Wouldn't be that surprised if we had more classes at launch then what they've shown us so far. A few other MMOs have introduced new classes during the alpha/beta stages (WoW and their hunter class for example) so it could happen.

I would assume these classes would be playable once you reach a certain point in the game. The alpha and beta (more-so the beta) will only have 20% of the game's content available -- max. So then are these classes unlocked past the 20% mark? Maybe. I would assume Evoker is, since we clearly see Leviathan and Ifrit during cutscenes for the storyline... Assuming these cutscenes were not from the first part of the game and you have to beat them to summon them, as usual.

Just FFXI's versions of the level 30 advanced job system, yeah? :]

Didn't SE already blatantly state there would not be a pet class at launch? And that the FF deities would be used in a different way this time?

[Solymir]

Re: the hidden classes = DLC content?

SHP = Shepherd

"Is that guy trying to help that sheep over the fence or...?"

[Cyprius]

Re: the hidden classes = DLC content?

Musketeer.

Fucking awesome, if true.

[Takelli]

Re: Do the hidden classes = DLC content?

I wonder if they are going to sell the hidden classes separately after launch?

That would be quite smart of them to do. But with out any information about them, it wouldn't be that smart.

I think that if they sold them, they would make much more money, but since you are already paying for the game to play it. Why would they? It seems kinda silly IMO.

[Malacite]

Re: Do the hidden classes = DLC content?

If you had bothered to read previous articles, you'd know that these classes are accessed by equiping specific armors.


Fencer is an extension of Gladiator for example, that skills up sword at a quicker rate (this is all over at ZAM/Eorzepedia buried in older articles) and that all future job classes will be implemented via regular updates.

[Yellow Mage]

Re: Do the hidden classes = DLC content?

I just noticed this, but "DLC content"? Really?

[Cyprius]

Re: Do the hidden classes = DLC content?

I just noticed this, but "DLC content"? Really?

The Department of Redundancy Department.

[Etra]

Re: the hidden classes = DLC content?

Didn't SE already blatantly state there would not be a pet class at launch? And that the FF deities would be used in a different way this time?

Really? They may have, but I can't recall. Been horribly sick all day so my head isn't on straight. They might have. :] Either way, just because there's summons, doesn't mean they have to be pets. Could just be more extravagant damaging and healing spells.

[Takelli]

Re: the hidden classes = DLC content?

Really? They may have, but I can't recall. Been horribly sick all day so my head isn't on straight. They might have. :] Either way, just because there's summons, doesn't mean they have to be pets. Could just be more extravagant damaging and healing spells.

Yes they did. They did say that there won't be pet jobs. I do hope they add them later on though. Back to topic though...

The summons could be somewhat like how FFT did their summons. Great summon, huge effect, and either large amounts of damage, or large heal.

[skoreanime]

Re: Do the hidden classes = DLC content?

If you had bothered to read previous articles, you'd know that these classes are accessed by equiping specific armors.


Fencer is an extension of Gladiator for example, that skill ups sword at a quicker rate (this is all over at ZAM/Eorzepedia buried in older articles) and that all future job classes will be implemented via regular updates.

Wow, I must've missed that...somehow. I know they said new classes were going to be introduced after launch, but my first time hearing that Musketeer and Fencer are armor oriented and an off-shoot of other classes...