Quote Originally Posted by Striker44 View Post
To me, you know what's absolutely damning? Telling healers they need to learn full DPS rotations to be successful.
Well, you should be pleased to know that's a beautiful strawman argument. I've yet to see anyone who actually understands FFXIV's encounters and job design say that healers need to or ought to learn "a full DPS rotation."

It's also been that way throughout the entirety of the FF franchise, where healer roles - usually WHM - have at most 1 or 2 spells that actually do damage.
The OG FF1 White Mage/Wizard could wield hammers, daggers, and the strongest sword in the game. They had access to Harm 1-4, Dia 1-4, and Holy. Which is to say nothing of the fact that FFXIV's own lore puts White Mages in a position of contributing to a bona fide calamity. Or the fact that FFIV's Rosa had Aim, a unique damage skill. Or the fact that FFX's Yuna was a summoner.