[Control]

So nothing has been released about the marauder except he carries an axe and has metal boots. But that's not nearly as much information as i would like to have, so how about some baseless speculation and random guessing?

Ok, so based on the name, and the lack of an obvious class to fit the bill, does anyone else think that it is possible that "Marauder" may just be the codename for thief? I mean its not written in stone that he has to use an axe, right? And plenty of roguish types use things other than daggers, its easier to scare someone into handing over the gil with a giant axe than a wee little blade. But by utilization of the new armory system, you switch from that big bulky axe to a slim sleek assassins best friend and BAM! you now have all the backstabbing capabilities you were expecting!

This would be similar to the gladiator trading out his tank role for DD by tucking away the shield and grabbing a bigger sword. Does this seem likely to anyone else? or am i being completely ridiculous?

[Kain]

I think that is very possible that the marauder will be some sort of Thief class. From looking at htem it appeaar they are going to be a melee damage Job. Maybe this Job will be whatever you want such as 2hand weapons or dual wielding swords/daggers/axes etc. Who knows but I wish SE would update the website with at lease some more info on the Jobs even if nothing else

[FR8TRAIN7070]

I would say that he is going to be a up close range dmg dealer. They just look cool to me. I also wish for more class info as where i struggle trying to figure out the class i will play on launch.

[Quinn]

I was thinking this class might be more monk/pup based as of the hand-2-hand weapons, but the name Marauder intrested me so I thought i'd go and look up what the name actually means heres the sort of answers I got from the net.

Marauder: -
"to roam about and raid in search of plunder"

"raid, pillage"

"to raid or pillage for spoils"

"to rove in search of plunder; make raids"

most of you might have already done this and know all of this...but I didn't and thought it would be intresting to look up the definition of the name of the job class....so i'm kinda thinking that it might be more theif class and maybe even corsair? as it refers to pirates as being Marauder.

I'm really hoping its not Corsair as i'd miss guns and the uber style pirate outfit, also I really hope its not thief as you have to have axe? so no chance of having daggers then? I haven't really reasearched this job much...and i'm really sorry if i've just stated something thats obviously wrong ._.

Anyway thats my contribution of what I found out about the NAME of the job. Hope this maybe kinda helps a little

This post has been edited by Quinn: Feb 25, 2010 - 8:39 AM

[Alistair]

From what I can speculate, I'd imagine the marauder being a type of Barbarian class, with no rules, no morals, just straight up hunter-gatherer style type of people. Raggedy clothing barely covering their junk, long beards with untamed hair, and a trusty axe they may choose to throw or even threaten you with. That's what I see at least.

You see, I think Squeenix is hiding something from us. Those being, like specific classes. There's no way in hell there are this few classes. You can't go from a successful game in which people liked the variety of class, to just throwing that idea out and saying hey, let's make it more simple. Simplicity is what killed WoW for me, enabling little 12 year olds to manage a game that I thought was of a higher echelon. I was mistaken. Squeenix did admit that they wanted to simplify some aspects to appeal to a wider demographic, but I certainly hope this was not the answer. I need to see more unique classes arise. And most of all, I want to see my paladin, not some Guardian who 'probably' can't be self reliant for sh*t

Either way, there is much open for speculation still, and as I've said in other posts, the lack of info opens the door for that greatly.

This post has been edited by Alistair: Feb 25, 2010 - 6:32 PM

[Control]

Okay so i may have used the wrong word to describe what i thought of the Marauder. Instead of thief, how about Mugger? He's the guy roughing up the opposing force whilst he grabs some extra coin to pad his purse. And as far as ridding the world of a stealthy thief/rogue character? I believe that squeenix would sooner do away with the summons completely (I know there's no summoner class revealed yet, but they'll still make at least an appearence no matter what)

So to reiterate. I think marauders will be the umbrella term used to describe the genre of "people who steal sh*t." Just as how gladiators can either hit things hard or hold a shield and be struck repeatedly with few negative consequences. Each "class" has to have sub classes, unless squeenix wants to ruin this game from the start, and i don't see that as something they would want to do.

Marauder+axe=Mugger Marauder+dagger=Thief

Thats what i think at least. And who knows what other goodies they'll give us for weapons, i know whips were mentioned somewhere else in regards to the "Beast Master" class some of us are hoping for, maybe if a Marauder character is holding a Hammer or flail he becomes even less like a thief, only time can tell for certain.

[TempestKin]

A thief and mugger both relies on being hidden or less noticeable. Marauder's were people who surged a city, and "pillaged" it's loot/food/anything. Well it's true stealing, and pillaging are similar in context, they differ in over all scale.

To steal something tends to imply they are after one thing or several things. Pillaging implies they are taking everything.

So I think we're looking at more of a warrior class then a thief class. Especially with how SE showed them off, I think we'll see a thief class but I'm not sure this is it.

Edit: Also, Corsair's was a french name given to pirates. Pirates/Marauders dffer in context also. I think a Marauder would be more akin to Vikings then Pirates.

This post has been edited by TempestKin: Feb 25, 2010 - 5:28 PM

[Momotaru]

Though, the oufit specifies a certain amount of class that you wouldn't associate with a viking or babarian



I imagine the name may be semi-inspired from the definition, but his role will be purely an aggressive one toward monsters.

He's more like an elite guard than a viking/barbarian, mugger. I'm sure he'll have aggressive and strong techniques, though.. Maybe even get monsters to drop more loot, if you think the plunder/thieving in the definition ought to come into play.

[nanahara]

i think its just a broad term for damage dealers.

[Quinn]

I got it!! what about him being a war class.......Berserker!!!! they use axes's they are strong and love to pick fights with anything that moves they are tough and strong minded!

I think he may be a Berserker o_o what you think guys?

[Control]

I think the simple minded berserker idea may have some merit to it.

I guess i don't want the war discipline to be full of damage dealers and one tank. I want to have some sort of finesse for at least some of them. So far it seems that each of them is "I hit hard with *weapon of choice*" As far as i see it unless each and every job in each of the disciplines has a way to fight then there's a lot of holes. No summoner, thief, Paladin, etc etc etc etc.

[TempestKin]

Momotaru, on Feb 26, 2010 - 12:28 PM, said:

Though, the oufit specifies a certain amount of class that you wouldn't associate with a viking or babarian

I imagine the name may be semi-inspired from the definition, but his role will be purely an aggressive one toward monsters.

He's more like an elite guard than a viking/barbarian, mugger. I'm sure he'll have aggressive and strong techniques, though.. Maybe even get monsters to drop more loot, if you think the plunder/thieving in the definition ought to come into play.

I can agree with this, perhaps it would be more of a... head hitter. Maybe reminiscent of steiner or Aerun or whatever his name is spelled lol. Who used break techniques, if that makes sense? Perhaps even like a, 'Grip break' or 'Will break' to make them less likely to hold on to their items?

[Momotaru]

Hey, good thoughts, and you tied them to Auron, who is one of my favorites!
Not even saying "Sora, Donald, Goofy" can make this guy any less of a hard arse.

I like your description, Tempestkin.


Can you just imagine a party of stern faced Marauders? What an intimidating bunch they would be! ... Unless a Lalafell Marauder stepped out from the back of the group..... No.. no, not even that would take away their strong aura.

[Momotaru]

Want to see a Marauder in action?

Check last year's trailer .. Yes, we've had footage all along... the one we've each watched a few dozen times by now!

..well, 3 seconds of one... but it's as wholesome as three axe strikes can get!



Between 0:29 and 0:31.

The quality is better here: or on the official site.


Is anyone enlightened? Any new opinions?

[Control]

so based on that footage he one hit kills fools all day, and has no apparent abilities? I can dig it.