Quote Originally Posted by Gemina View Post
Ok, for the sake of argument let's just say I agree with you. Why do these abilities have to be Miasma and Shadowflare? Why can't SCH get entirely new offensive skills?

Again, this is ACN. SCHs identity revolves around shields, curative magic, and being proactive strategists assisting the melee and other more offensive members of the brigade.
Well strictly from a game design standpoint, the assets associated with Miasma (as well as Miasma II and Miasma III) and Shadowflare were made and still exist for use. That's not to say new abilities shouldn't be made, but if we're trying to restore SCH's identity as a more offensive healer, then why not use the tools already at their disposal? Because you specifically are not a fan of them? And I don't meant that to sound mean or harsh, but there's not a real reason as to why those tools don't work on SCH. And SCH's identity also included those spells. SCH's identity as an offensive DoT healer was defined by its combination of those spells and its barriers. One was not superior to the other.


Quote Originally Posted by Gemina View Post
If this is how you feel, then perhaps take these words to the mirror if you are currently dissatisfied with the current state of SCH and the healers. I think that's pretty fair, wouldn't you?


It's kind of already like that. Healers haven't been stripped entirely of their individuality, and I indeed do have preferences of which healer I take into which content. I seriously doubt I am alone on this regard. Perhaps here on the forums I am, but in-game, not even close.
I don't really feel like the sass is called for. I'm not trying to attack you, but regardless, that argument doesn't hold water. Reinstating their old offensive tools on principle does not mean that SCH's barriers are being taken away, or any other aspects of their kit. What are you afraid of losing? I'm sorry you didn't like old SCH, but in a scenario where someone rips a toy out of one child's toy and gives that toy to the other doesn't make that right from my perspective.