FFXIVCore.com has posted news that reveals the class system for Final Fantasy XIV, as well as more details on the races available in the game!
Japanese gaming magazine, Famitsu, has just released a 9-page spread
full of new information on FFXIV's new races and job system. This
thread and information is constantly being updated as we receive more and more verifiable information.
A Brief Overview:
Humans are now called Hyuran, and have undergone basically no change.
Tarutaru are now Lalafell, and have grown a lot taller in this game.
Galka are now called Roegadyn, losing their tail and gaining size in
comparison to XI. Whether or not there are any new races is still
unknown.
Races:
Hume: Hyuran (NA) ヒューラン Hyu-ran (JP) (pronounced "Hyoo rawn")
Taru: Lalafell
Galka: Roegadyn (NA) ルガディン Rugadein (JP) (pronounced "Roo ga deen")
Elvaan: Elzen
Mithra: Miqo'te
Job System:
There are four categories for now: Warriors, Magus, Crafters and Hunters/Fielders. In each category, there are different jobs:
Warrior: Swordsman, Archer
Magus: Enchanter, Sorcerer
Crafter: Smith, Cook
Gatherer: Gardener, Fisher
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