I had to register an account just to add my voice to this discussion. I have played Bard since 2.0ARR release.

What we have now, is NOT Bard. I dont really mind that we don't do the best DPS (being comparable would be nice, but thats just balance) what I HATE is that they changed how the job plays. No more double GCD weaving, movement causing DPS loss, clipping on cast times due to being moved (pushbacks etc) all adding up to an extremely unenjoyable playstyle. If I wanted to stay put and dps I would be a blackmage.

If I choose not to use WM (Which I have had to do so it still feels like im playing Bard) then I don't get access to new abilities except Sidewinder (once a minute......)

Get rid of WM, give us access to EA and IJ without WM, old Barrage and give us a lower cooldown on SW and I would be content. You can take away WM and our 3 second pre-emptive Esuna (what a joke of an ability) and just leave us with 3 new ones.