Quote Originally Posted by Greywolfamakir View Post
mobility + decent DPS + Range = Not balanced.
Options:
BRD/MCH does pretty low DPS = bad idea. Current state if you dont use WM.
BRD/MCH turns into melee = no sense.
BRD/MCH has cast bar = maybe the best option for balance.
TBH, the dps for bard has never been very high or a problem. It has just never been factually a problem for anything other than enmity due to the constant uptime that the job has naturally, which makes it a wonderful solo class and kiter. And, it is only in the aspect that I think it can be claimed as a broken class. Especially, with the 2.0 Shadowbind, which I really miss having. Now, IMO, I'm pretty sure it's a combination of the bard's uptime thanks to its run&gun play-style, a belief that emnity rank equals to who is doing the most damage, and the more advantageous solo play that grinds peoples gears. Our DPS is so not that high. It just totally looks unbalanced because of the infinite uptime.

As for WM: the only real complaint is the jarring difference in how it changes the bard's play-style into that of a frantic black mage.