your thoughts on the soon to be blue mage class.

[Croyles]

The philosopher's stone and red water seem to be a direct reference to Fullmetal Alchemist.

Err not quite. The myth of Alchemy has been around for centuries.
Wikipedia:
"The philosopher's stone, in Latin lapis philosophicus, is a mythical substance that supposedly could turn inexpensive metals into gold and/or create an elixir that would make humans younger, thus delaying death. It was a longtime "holy grail" of Western alchemy. In the mystic view of alchemy, making the philosopher's stone would bring enlightenment upon the maker and conclude the Great Work. It is also known by several other names, such as materia prima."

So not exactly a direct reference.

Anyway, would be cool to use Alchemists in FFXI.

[Ouch!]

I know about the philosopher's stone. I'm talking more about the fact that it can be synthed into red water which was what was used in FMA to create an incomplete philosopher's stone.

[Croyles]

Ah I see.. Sorry. ^^

[chronic_Maniac]

I wonder if you can only use certain spells on certain levels. That would keep some balance. With that you might be able to learn some really powerful enemy attacks, but you won't be able to use them if blu is your sub job.

[Auragaea]

Here are most of the Blue Magic in every FF from V to TA. I removed the Blue Spells which will most likely never be in FFXI and this is the list of the spells that I found:

Aqua Rake/Water Breath: Yes, most likely chance it will be in FFXI.
Exploder: If it is in FFXI, it would work like a mini Mijin Gakure.
Goblin Punch: Goblins don't use it, but it might be new to Aht Uhrgan.
Mighty Guard: It's been in most FFs, so it'll most likely be in FFXI.
L.3 ?: It varies with each FF, but it'll most likely be in FFXI.
L.4 ?: It varies with each FF, but it'll most likely be in FFXI.
L.5 ?: It varies with each FF, but it'll most likely be in FFXI.
Magic Hammer: Well, it's been in most FFs, so it might be in FFXI.
Mind Blast: It's basically an AoE Paralyze.
Pep Up: I'm not sure, but it's like a support version of Exploder.
Roulette: The majority of time, there'll only be seven people engaged in combat; your PT members and the mob. That means, there'll only be a 14% chance for the mob to get hit by Roulette.
White Wind/Healing Breeze: There's a 95% chance it will be in FFXI, but it will most likely change from other FFs.
Revenge/Pumpkin Head: Most likely it'll be in FFXI.
Force Field: Yes. It increases elemental resistance.
Angel Whisper: Yes, but not sure which FF it'll be based on.
Dragon Force: Yes, but its effects will be compunded.
Bad Breath: It will be in FFXI.
Beta/Fire Breath: We've seen it, so yes.
Trine/Electrocute: Electrical version of Fire Breath.
Shadow Flare: Not sure about this.
Ultra Wave: Again, not sure.
Auto Life: Basically a blue version of Reraise.
Earth Shake: Probably an earth version of Fire Breath.
Twister: It could either be a Wind verison of Fire Breath, or an AoE Demi.
Vanish: Blue version of Invisible and/or Blink.
Nova: Not sure...
Absorb: It's Lancet with a different name. I'm leaning towards yes.
Blaster: Damages like Demi, but has a small chance of causing death.
Heaven's Cataract: An AoE spell that lowers VIT and MNT. Probably a yes.
Haste Break: A blue version of Slow.

[Lionx]

You know the more i think about it, if BLU is lvled right it can be a potential new sub for RDM..@_@ You can sub just about anything to a RDM and make it work in at least ONE situation..

[NeoCracker]

If it does get all those it could be nice for a Warrior type.

[Ouch!]

If you mean it'll be nice as a warrior subjob...
No... just no.

[escobert]

The only way I could see dancer working would be if they gave it a face lift and gave it distinctly different set of abilities than the bard--maybe more offensive dances? I don't see that happening, though.

I still want alchemist. =O

Alchemist would be sweet. Just found out all my stuuf for XI is at my dads. It'll be a month or so before I start playing again xD