PLD CD management is more like, say, chess. It's not in the moment: you plan out when you're going to use your moves to counter the enemy's moves.

Yes, if you enjoy the much more active management of WAR and DRK, there's a fair chance you won't enjoy PLD. That's fine. Play what you enjoy. There's nothing wrong about PLD's concept for those of us who like it, however.

Aesthetics is pure taste. Not all of us want to play the emo kid or the yandere kid ~.^ Bulwark of shining armor likewise suits some of us just fine.

PLD could use a little help in content with heavy magic damage. It absolutely does not need a total redesign.