I don't have a problem with the animations. And for reference I do still enjoy playing it, but I do think it was better in 3.X.

I just don't like how they dragged it kicking and screaming down the no-cast-bar route along with Bard, when it was only complained about on Bard. The cast animations raised a few eyebrows, but it gave the Gauss Barrel purpose, and wasn't like you were as immobile as Bard thanks to procs. I understand the desire to simplify some jobs, but the shorter wf window in conjunction with overheating just feels a bit cruel. I'd rather have more turret interaction / meaningful attachments than what we have.