@Devs: PLD/GLD and poor AoE enmity management. Intentional design choice?

[ShivenCasull]

I don't think we're going to or should be THE tank of FFXIV, but more of a member of a cadre of classes/jobs that can take the role of tank.

Agreed. I'd make it the "heavy damage with notable cooldown" attack.

Agreed. I'd shorten the cooldown, keep the damage as is but give it an enmity multiplier (or buff it if there is one there already). War Drum should be the go to ability to get AoE aggro with Circle Blade being for damage as well as for oh-shit moments where you need group snap aggro.

War Drum would be at a good place with a 30 second CD instead of the current 60 seconds. Also, it would be great if it didn't require a block to activate. Having a setup time (block requirement), 60 second cool down, low damage even with the enimity modifier leaves it a lack luster skill.

I disagree with circle slash though. PLD's give up damage for healing and defense. With an improved WD a paladin could still function as an AOE tank without stepping in the burst AOE warriors provide.