Seems to me only the most awsome people who have awsome LS or super luck on double/triple melded gear are those who have spammed Garuda like crazy before the fix. Thus putting the distance between elitist and casual even further. Not saying I want Garuda easier, I like a challenge. But just feels like a penalty to all us others who haven't gotten geared up by Garuda release. Hope ppl see my point.

I've managed to survive Aerial Blast a few times, and maybe 3-4 times I've had a chance to get a min or two with "after AB phase" I play from Europe as well and its not easy. The timespan from you see the hint text in log or Garuda on the minimap is so fucking small and gives no chance to react at all. The Shrieks are fine as they take a while to use, but the instant songs are a killer when you have moved on your client but serverwise you're in another posision.

I did Ifrit once and got hit by two plumes at the same time, how is that even possible...