Quote Originally Posted by Geardagas View Post
Mp regaining isn't nearly as much of an issue in ffxiv, therefore the reliance on songs isn't needed. Adding a good deal of dps is more effective to end fights faster.

I personally miss my pure support bard, but it will never work in ffxiv. I do feel that a "filler" song is needed, like March to increase haste or requiem as a dot. Sometimes there's just no reason to sing.
BRDs should sing songs, that's the entire point of being a BRD. However, I think SE should have made ARC graduate into a Ranger instead of BRD. Or make it so BRDs should play songs, like their efficiency is like 10% without singing.