SAM out classing all other DPS

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when the raid was ranged only.

Different time with different mechanics. And it was more 4 BRD than it was 4 BLM. Let's be realistic here.

they are balanced around any buff they can bring to the group, from yoshida himself

Uh what? No

THIS is what Yoshida says himself


http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...80#post4263080

I already touched upon this in my previous LIVE letter, but I'd like to take the opportunity to clarify balance among DPS roles.

Recently, samurai damage has been the subject of much debate, prompting many comparisons between jobs. In bringing samurai in line with other jobs, however, we not only look at solo damage values, but take all of the following into account:

1. Damage dealt when solo.
2. Susceptibility to mechanics (jobs affected more by mechanics deal slightly more solo damage, and vice versa).
3. Ability to raise a full party's total damage.

For instance, dragoon can greatly increase party members' damage, but deals less solo damage than samurai. In contrast, samurai boasts high solo damage, but cannot do much to increase party damage. Things such as the aforementioned susceptibility and the ability to perform ranged attacks are also considered.

We can't say with absolute certainty that the values will be perfect from the start, and it will be difficult to get a feel for the adjustments before they are released alongside Omega: Deltascape (Savage). For now, we will work towards applying those changes deemed necessary to 4.05, and we look forward to your feedback after you have played the raid.

Nowhere does he mention defensive buffs. You know what he does mention? The ability to increase rDPS. You know who also doesn't have the ability to increase rDPS? BLM. So NO. BLM is not fine.

but i digress...all this debate is because the meta did changed and people hate change...

This is happening because people hate the lack of balance. Change has nothing to do with the fact that something is so blatantly unbalanced.