Those that have shifted classes from SCH -> AST how do you feel?

[Anova]

Hello. Played SCH since 2.0 to 3.0 HW and I really enjoyed the pre-emptive healing. The DPS and dot management was fun, but it wasn't what drew me to the job. I switched out to AST almost immediately, partly because my character name references stars, my own preference for utility support jobs, and the fact I couldn't get excited over any of the book weapons in the same way I liked any other job's.

It was a pleasure watching AST get tweaked and grow, rejoiced at the buffs to nocturnal aspect that made barriers viable for AST, and still stare gobbly-eyed at the a power spike Balance got. I enjoyed the stance dancing on all the healers, but I will be the first to admit that I'm not that sad its gone.