Why did Summoner get Blizzard 2 when they already have a bind?

[Sanguisio]

more AOE dps

[Ephier]

Yet they released the monstrosity that Ninja DPS was and still is with even less of a care for resources. Consistency is not their forte.

NIN's run out of TP at the same speed if not faster than MNK's after their nerf in 2.45.

[Tex_Mex]

I dunno, I remember it murdering my MP. This was in T4 though... where I would cast it on everything that moves anyway so... eh.

I distinctly remember Mr. Happy's Summoner guide being completely terrible. I recall it promoted Ifrit use... back when Ifrit was even worse.

And funnily enough, Ifrit is now the stronger of the 2 summon choices for single target damage! He has been steadily buffed and is now extremely useful for many fights.