Quote Originally Posted by Galdous View Post
Only because it made more sense then uncoordinated scholars trying to bounce galvanize on the same target. Now there is a third healer option that can sync well with both healers while providing buffs. Astrologian>White mage. Yeah you can still heal but its like driving a ford pinto when you was given the option to drive a bmw. The only question is why would you want to play a white mage when you could drive an Astrologian.
I disagree I believe AST is the Ford pinto in your analogy. It's the station-wagon/SUV for those who can't afford to have a Full-Truck and Full-Size Sedan. Whm's calling out "woe is m" when core skills(excl. SS, traited protect) have been unmolested for the most part is to say the least ... puzzling.

P.S. Heck we didn't good look at Protect/Proshell Changes
for all I know they could be going from

Protect -> Proshell
Proshell -> Enhanced Proshell (+% pdef and/or mdef) <- makes the SS nerf make a lot more sense.