Quote Originally Posted by Psyren View Post
I just don't think they're so inferior that partnering with one is actually a net negative.
I think that's part of the complaint (or well, it's at least half of mine). The 'higher tier' characters will feel annoyed like they are being robbed because someone wanted to play a fighter, which isn't a feeling you want to cultivate.

Although if you go the 'here we have Excalibur!' route, you actually may be able to pull off the 'so you technically have higher WBL' angle without causing any real concerns while giving potency to someone who could use it. Just watch out for the cleric deciding that this makes it a good moment to take weapon proficiency (longsword).