Quote Originally Posted by ThorneDynasty View Post
Again, what is even the point of a class based system if you just make every class play the same? You are supposed to give enough variety that everyone can find something they like, not exclusively cater to one lowest common denominator audience at the expense of everyone else, to the point where the classes become almost entirely an aesthetic choice.
And yet AST is still the only healer that provides ST damage buffs, ST/AoE shield+HoT within one ability, and can solo Ultimates if the player is capable. The job has a lot of power and depth to it regardless of its RNG mechanic. It’s still going to be busy.

I agree that FF14 healers have become more homogenized (I’ve played and maxed all of them - every combat job in fact). But to me each class still possesses subtleties that make them feel unique. I don’t expect everyone to feel the same way.