Possible AST nerf

[Reilyn]

I think the problem to that is :
If they make SCH and WHM better at their specific department compared to AST, then AST will be an underwhelming Jack of All Trades class like how it was back in 3.0.

I talked about this before;

Even if ASTs healing potencies were to go down to 3.0 levels while leaving the rest of their utilities they way they are now, they would still likely put WHM on the bench.

The main problem was that AST's utility and buffs were so inconsistent in 3.0 that a SCHs Fey Wind from Selene was better. Healing for less was just salt in the wound.

In 3.0:

Shuffle(later renamed redraw) used to have at least a 60 second recast, and possibly gave the user the same card a second time.
Spread used to have at least a 90 second recast.
Balance used to be 10% with a shorter duration.
Lightspeed used to cut healing potency.

Now be honest; if AST's potencies were lower across the board, down to 3.0-levels, but had the card system they have now, would you take the WHM with stronger, but typically unneeded healing, or the AST that can reliably boost the raid's outgoing damage?

My point is, it's the cards that really put AST where it is. Nerfing healing potencies won't do much to help WHM, or hurt AST's place in the hierarchy (though granted, there's no reason for AST to run around with a better version of SCHs adloquium, and succor in almost every way while they're in nocturnal sect. That is just stupid)