On the Tyranny of Burst Windows

[SeverianLyonesse]

I don't entirely disagree with the premise that the rigid burst windows are... not a perfect implementation. But I doubt the end result of 'let's remove all forms of group synergy' would be as positive as you're thinking. There's a lot of nuance that having these party utility tools adds to class balance that wouldn't exist otherwise.

I didn't advocate for removing all forms of group synergy, so I'm getting the impression you didn't read the whole post before replying. Just the group synergy revolving around party damage buffs. None of the other party-wide buffs or debuffs directly affect and constrain job rotations--i.e. the bulk of DPS and Tank design--the way that damage buffs do. And again, we are looking at removing *one* ability per job, plus an overhaul of AST (coming in 6.2 anyway) and BRD (could probably use it).