The problem is that numbers disagree with you. Summoner is more popular than its ever been, despite what veteran players are saying.

I’ve switched over to red mage for now. Red mage is honestly one of the best designed jobs. Perfect level of complexity, spell animations, and theme. All of their buttons feel like they serve a very specific purpose. Their rez feels like an actual utility thanks to dual cast. It’s also the most popular caster by a fairly large margin.

I like the general direction of the rework, but they stripped it most of the way down, but didn’t add enough back. The job feels like what it should have played like at a level 50 cap. We need an extra button or two that adds depth somehow.

There’s very little thinking. They also kept aetherflow for some reason.

All that being said it’s still more popular than its been and I’m sure the development team sees that as a success.