The problem with "Instant OFF GCD" abilities makes combat feel less rewarding.

[Kanzer]

I'm bad drivel

No point in naming other MMOs, because, well, this isn't other MMOs, this is FFXIV. They made the game, they can design it however they want, just because it isn't what you want, doesn't mean its bad.

Latency could be lowered, but animation locks are fine, and you simply need to learn to adjust to them, you'll have more fun with that instead of incessantly whining. Trust me.