Quote Originally Posted by CyrilLucifer View Post
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.

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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.
It worked in FFXI because FFXI is completely different gameplay-wise. It does not function like a traditional MMO in that sense. (I never made it to endgame in FFXI, but it seems like you get like 30 dozen different abilities to react to a multitude of situations.)

WoW used to do it too and it was terrible. Sure, as a frost mage in the molten core you'd wreck, but any other spec would usually get turned down.