I disagree greatly with Yoshida's views and such, but honestly this is what I expected. He worries way too much about balance. It is why perfect balance is as bad as no balance.

The game is shallow and it will probably remain that way, it is apparent from 2.0 to 3.1 this is not going to change at all.

This interview will probably make a good number of people I know quit the game, they were only here holding on hopes SE would fix the issues. Now it is confirmed he has no plans on doing it anymore.