Element system needs changes?

[CyrilLucifer]

I really think it is because they are nervous about BLM being excluded on content strong against fire more than anything. While less severe, it would also neuter WHM damage on some enemies as well.

I agree, I'd love the return of elemental weaknesses in a more direct fashion, but I don't think it will happen without changes to core mechanics.

Edit:

I don't quite understand why this is a thing people care about. It doesn't seem to add anything fun or exciting or necessary. In fact, it seems rather annoying. Is it just because they did it in other final fantasy games, and people are just feeling nostalgic?

In a regular RPG environment this kind of stuff works out, but i'm pretty sure it wouldn't pan out in an MMO.

Someone explain, please.

It works in XI beautifully. Please at least do some research before saying things like this. When paired with weather effects (eg, snow influencing ice damage) it added interesting variables as well.