This new bard play style blows.

[DreameR7g]

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Those abilities were primarily designed for themselves in mind. If you have duplicate jobs, its a bonus but not mainly intended. You could argue Monk's Dragon Kick the same way but again, intended with Monk first, not party.

I do agree on party significance being a problem, especially since it seems like their support capabilities needs a buff somewhere. Otherwise, Bards/Machs will perceive themselves and others will be perceive them as being weak when they could very well not be.