Quote Originally Posted by Kurando View Post
No one said that, don't make assumptions. I was merely highlighting the fact that RDM's current issue regarding low damage (which you mentioned) is about much more than it's utility, hell even that is lacklustre outside of progression. RDM still does less damage than BLM or SMN when it doesn't need to use Raise or Cure. You are saying that high damage dealers WITH utility should pay a price, that's exactly what you said.
This is the classical point most smns today can never grasp
"When they don't need to use raise"
You don't get to have all the perks of being a full power dps cannon, while having emergency utility in your back pocket if it's needed. Smn is like that now, and it's very wrong.

Why? Alright, you have your final dps slot to fill and you want a caster. Do you want a blm, or a blm that can raise people? If physic becomes useful, and smn isn't taxed at all for it, it'll also be blm that can raise with some light heals if needed.

If all casters did equal damage, rdm would hands down be the strongest preferred.