/r/ffxivdiscussion: If you want WoW-style design, you're going to have to accept-

[Keldion]

I'm hopeful some experimentation will take place, but I would caution that WoW healing is currently in the exact opposite place of FF14.

Instead of too little threat, there's arguably too much of it - a consequence of player strength through talents and defensive power creep. That's not an enviable position.

[Amenara]

I'm hopeful some experimentation will take place, but I would caution that WoW healing is currently in the exact opposite place of FF14.

Instead of too little threat, there's arguably too much of it - a consequence of player strength through talents and defensive power creep. That's not an enviable position.

Sounds like there is a middle road that should be easy to occupy instead of sticking to the extremes.

[Keldion]

Sounds like there is a middle road that should be easy to occupy instead of sticking to the extremes.

That's the rub - no one wants the extremes, but it isn't easy to reach the middle road. When tanks and damage dealers are experienced at avoiding telegraph AOEs or mitigating what can't be avoided, the needed healing shrinks.

Everything is connected. I'd go as far to claim DRK is the best balanced tank regarding its reliance on healer support. I used to despise this fact, but I've had a change of heart.