[Evion]

Dancer sounds like a great idea! Personally, though, I would prefer some kind of Holy Knight. Like Sid from FF Tactis. Basically a sword/melee fighter, but attacks from a distance and has some magical sword attacks...

[jenova_9]

I thought of Holy Knight but it would basically be a DRK with the attack range of a mage. I think PLD and DRK already cover the knight aspects of FF11 nicely enough.

but Dancer would be something totally refreshing and unique, the only job it can be related to is brd but that's like saying whm is the same as blm. but in any case ya it's a really sensitive process adding a new job and making sure its fun, cool and doesn't suck. Dancer's power comes from the body, even more so than mnks (who need to equip something to enhance their fist power), so maybe it could be a more affordable job not requiring a main weapon to use. But I would think Dancers might be treated somewhat like assassins, so they might be able to equip a dagger or something. But yes the crucial point is giving them really effective abilities that can cripple and slay mobs in an elegant fashion, and somewhat indirectly helping the party deal more damage and receive less thanks to the weakened mob that's loaded with negative status effects and stat reductions. if SE makes the right designs and decisions, Dancers may very well be the bane of any mobs they face.

oh hey you know what would be a cool xtra ability? the ability to Charm beastmen (like bsts can charm animals, but charming beastmen instead). that would be pretty awesome! lol also imagine in a Ballista match, a dancer charming an opponent in attacking their teammates! XD

[Akashimo]

I'd love that if we could actually charm ppl in ballista like how you say xD

[jenova_9]

oh well I now take the time to thank Square-Enix for adding Dancer to the upcoming expansion. ^_^