Does FFXIV's combat system need an overhaul?

[DiaDeem]

the game's combat system is what needs an overhaul, not its graphics engine

Ok, before you go any further, let's not let this one fester in.

Regardless of what you think of the combat system, that doesn't mean we don't need a graphical overhaul, so don't go around saying we don't really need one or that for some reason doing one eliminates the other. These are not mutually exclusive and I don't understand why you'd preface your post by introducing them as such.

Do we need a combat overhaul? I don't think we do beyond revamping a few abilities to make things a bit more interesting.
Do we need a graphical update? Yes

They're not mutually exclusive.

Ok, continue.