Quote Originally Posted by Silverquick View Post
Well here's the question...

Why did BLM have to "pay its dues" 3.0... it was pointless.

If they'd have left it alone it only would have meant it was closer to Summoner AoE.

So it was completely pointless to do it... there was no need to "pay any dues".
Because they probably felt that BLM aoe was too strong, and now it looks like they feel that SMN aoe is too strong.