Magitek Armor... kinda, maybe?

[Rostum]

Though, to be honest I was still hoping we'd get Chocobos as mounts that we could customise.

I remember seeing the Chocobo concept art for FFXI, where they had different armour on (plate, cloth, etc.). It would be cool if we could armour up our chocobos for battle and to increase certain stats (similar to breeding and racing in FFXI).

[Calarandir]

Though, to be honest I was still hoping we'd get Chocobos as mounts that we could customise.

I remember seeing the Chocobo concept art for FFXI, where they had different armour on (plate, cloth, etc.). It would be cool if we could armour up our chocobos for battle and to increase certain stats (similar to breeding and racing in FFXI).

Well, IGN said that Chocobos will be used in a completely different way in FFXIV, using them as some form of combat pet does fit the bill and would be a fun feature to have.

[Ouch!]

Though, to be honest I was still hoping we'd get Chocobos as mounts that we could customise.

I remember seeing the Chocobo concept art for FFXI, where they had different armour on (plate, cloth, etc.). It would be cool if we could armour up our chocobos for battle and to increase certain stats (similar to breeding and racing in FFXI).

Well, IGN said that Chocobos will be used in a completely different way in FFXIV, using them as some form of combat pet does fit the bill and would be a fun feature to have.

The first trailer featured an adventurer leading a chocobo around who was carrying a large number of bags and other containers. Since I believe SE has said that there isn't going to be an equivalent of a moghouse, it wouldn't surprise me if you can call your chocobo to you in the field to access extra storage spaces or something.

[Del Murder]

A class that got to use a giant robot suit like in FFVI would be pretty awesome, I will admit. I doubt that's what it means though.