Let's also not forget that 1.18 is just the beginning of a series of patches that are changing this game.

I'm sure once jobs kick in and Paladin is made available, GLAs will be able to tank much more effectively without feeling the necessity to rank up every other class.

Also mages will be able to cast spells in passive mode, meaning constant MP regen.

It's important to see the direction - where the game is headed, rather than remain stuck on the current state, which still isn't nearly as bad as some people try to make it sound.