Do NOT make the same mistake as FFXI.

[SilvertearRen]

I understand that and I understand it's a very powerful tool. That's what bothers me. I dislike having every class with the ability to cure themselves via MP and cure spells that make little sense in the context of the class role.

The rest I agree with you on in regards to ARC. There are a lot of ways around the problem. Whether that's adjusting ranged potency or retooling monster attacks to punish them equally with other melee, something needs to change though.

If something is going to change, I'd prefer to see Twisting Vice's original potency restored, and some of the Ogre's abilities reduced slightly. The way Twisting Vice used to be, it was able to nuke an enemy's accumulated TP completely and without discrimination.

If Twisting Vice had remained intact, it would have meant Lancers would be an absolute-must in Dzemael Darkhold, because of their TP-nullification/suppression capability. And THAT would have opened the door to allowing other classes to participate.

Pre 1.18, Lancers were perfectly balanced as support classes. Now? They're just derplancers, incapable of taking on endbosses and failing so hard at what they were supposed to do best: suppress the enemy.