Quote Originally Posted by Gemina View Post
I don't play AST, but I believe it is also top-tier when it comes to intricate gameplay. I do play both WHM and SCH, and SCH without question, brings a more diverse set of skills and mechanics over WHM. However, only by playing multiple healing jobs can you determine which one is more difficult for you to pick up. You may find the playstyle of SCH fits yours more naturally over the other healers. That was certainly the case with me when it comes to SCH and WHM, but pet classes have always given me an extra boost of confidence because I feel like there is a safety net there that does not exist with a job like WHM. This translates to an easier time optimizing the job, and making fewer mistakes on the field.
Yeah I was basing my dislike for AST over level 56 dungeons which isn't exactly perfect lol. I will say that I really want to play AST simply because of their aoe shield. A shield based class is something I crave in a game. Also, After playing more SCH and hitting 66, I am starting to dislike it simply because of the damn pet. Never was a fan of pet gameplay other than AION and Spiritmaster which I am still hoping is used again in another game. Thinking I might level AST a bit and see how that feels. Wouldn't mind trying White Mage out, however mine is only 20.

At the moment I am concerned with picking a main and starting to gear them out before I get left behind so I might have to come back to level a healer once I do that. My old main at launch was the MCH and they are just boring to play and my ninja isn't doing it for me. Considering leveling my Dragoon up from 62 and gearing that before working on a healer. Oh, and I love summoner, except for that damn pet. Now that I think about it, the Spiritmaster gameplay on a healing class would be so sweet. You heal by commanding them to perform heals or other skills rather than you do it yourself. Pets atm just feel like weird turrets that you can tell to stand somewhere and use a move or two.