I'm just sick of fighting my class when I want to be fighting the boss. I'm actually at the point of a moratorium on some content, because I don't see the point in punishing myself by trying to take a black mage into it. It's just too painful for me to consider it fun.

If Fire IV reset the timer on Umbral Fire .. that would help. Significantly, I think. We'd still be on a playstyle that I'm not as fussed on -- I love the proc based ARR BLM -- but the class probably wouldn't feel like it's out to get me anymore. Depends on what else was done at the same time.

And yes, I know some people just love it and don't see a problem with taking BLM into any and all content. Doesn't matter. There is always somebody who finds something fun. That doesn't mean it shouldn't be improved so it's fun for more people.