Yeah, the problem is too many people say it sucks, and too many people believe it and repeat it without even trying them. (I did that too). I made a post about it in the battle forum.

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...attle-regimens!
and the lodestone telling you what to do:
http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com...84d9ed371bd789