Things that need to change for the better

[DarthTaru]

The dungeon isn't broken. It was a breath of fresh air, as is the MP costs to cure and the revamped enmity system.
I'm ready and eager now for the next one. I hope it's even harder.

Here's a little story for you. Months ago when my linkshell mates and I cared about the original 5 Notorious Monsters, I once went to my kitchen for a glass of milk WHILE tanking Uraeus. I returned about a minute and a half later and still had hate... as I expected.
AFK tanking... THAT is a broken system.

The new system simply requires players to think. It also should encourage you to take a long and fresh look at your list of abilities. Many that were completely pointless before 1.18 you'll now find to be invaluable. Rethink your action bar.
Yoshi P has spoken, as has the Final Fantasy community. This MMO is no longer going to be one that can be played on auto pilot, AFK or while watching youtube videos on 3/4th your screen.

The AoE of Deepvoid Slave is both manageable and avoidable. If something is not working for you greet your next run with a fresh mindset and try something different. Keep at it and you'll eventually come to see how silly this thread looks.