Quote Originally Posted by RiceisNice View Post
(which esperated something like OIP affecting aetherflow, which in all honesty, a SMN can counter play, but SCH doesn't have that luxury)
"Couterplay" lols. Would a MNK remove the stacks only once in a fight, that's a huge dps loss for a SMN. So please... What counterplay are you possibly referring too? Trying to CC or focus down one individual for a whole match just because if you don't they are gonna render you nearly useless? It's not like SMN CC is great anymore, and let's not talk about the things egi can do for you because before they even react to your command or unless you have some clairvoyant talents to steady them right before you're gonna get attacked, a MNK has a big chance to remove your stacks before Crimson Cyclone or Shockwave takes effect. Currently the only thing a good MNK needs to do is keep track of when a SMN refreshes Aetherflow, attack them right after, dispell and poof, SMN useless for another minute.
Not saying this is what always happens since you rarely get harrassed a whole match, but losing your stacks once or twice is already way too much considering the nerfs SMN already suffer. Would you like to have your BtE unavailable for 2 mins? Oh and Gauss Round and Ricochet? That's basically what it equates to for a SMN.