Quote Originally Posted by Ilyrian View Post
The problem is Time Mage is finding an identity for it in FFXIV.

If it starts using spells like Haste and Slow - either all bosses will be immune or a Time Mage becomes mandatory in every composition. Same with Haste on the party - every composition will need a Time Mage.

I suppose one way would be to have the TM only Haste themselves and that becomes a part of the rotation and gimmick but ultimately it renders Time magic just another flavor mechanic with no real benefits.
AST also already has it thematically through Time Dilation and Astral Stasis. You could argue that Arrow is another example, since it effectively functions like Haste.