I understand the debate of Bard a 'support' vs 'dps 1st'. Not fussed about that. If you play Bard right, then you can pump out great damage whilst providing great support and utility. What DOES set Bard apart is that, ontop of the utility, we have freedom of movement. Songs and movement are what makes us more unique to the 'pure dps' classes out there. What grinds my nugget is that Bard is being forced into Minuet whether you like it or not; if you don't, you lose a hefty bonus to dps. LUCKILY the most recent change means the instant cast can now be spammed to Ishgard and back.
Eg Minuet up, pump out dps. Got an aoe inc? Unpop Minuet, move whilst autoattacking, once you're safe, pop Minuet.
Still a bit wizard ranger for me, but let's make the best of a cruddy situation.
Note, our songs are not hindered by Minuet, folks. We can sing til the primals come home.
I was upset about Minuet existing when it was first announced, but nobody likes change to their beloved classes.
/soothe