Black Mage or Summoner, which is the easier Magic-based DPS class?

[SnugglesD]

SMN is much more involved than BLM, but also more forgiving. SMN is easier for learning fights and BLM is easier once you know the mechanics.

Its easier to be a decent SMN than a decent BLM, but harder to be a great SMN than a great BLM.

It really just comes down to personal preference and play style. SMN requires more micromanaging and BLM requires more raid awareness.

[Tharian]

SMN is much more involved than BLM, but also more forgiving. SMN is easier for learning fights and BLM is easier once you know the mechanics.

Its easier to be a decent SMN than a decent BLM, but harder to be a great SMN than a great BLM.

It really just comes down to personal preference and play style. SMN requires more micromanaging and BLM requires more raid awareness.

I guess what I really want to know then is this:

Will end-game Raid Groups take a "decent" Summoner, or will they only take those of the "great" category?

I ask mainly because I have enough experience micromanaging pets due to having spent most of my level 30-60 time leveling Scholar, but I don't think I am quite up to par to being a truly Great Summoner at the current time...

[Sleigh]

I guess what I really want to know then is this:

Will end-game Raid Groups take a "decent" Summoner, or will they only take those of the "great" category?

I ask mainly because I have enough experience micromanaging pets due to having spent most of my level 30-60 time leveling Scholar, but I don't think I am quite up to par to being a truly Great Summoner at the current time...

Groups take SMN. Very few groups will only take one or the other, unless it's a group stuck on A2 Savage I suppose.