DPS Simplification - Just do Ultimates!

[HikariKurosawa]

Even in XIV, historically, people have been unhappy with the removal of dots. More recently, the SMN rework was very divisive (and alienated a portion of its original playerbase) and the BLM Thunder change is very unpopular, but I still remember MNKs being mad about removing ToD and WARs losing Fracture. I'm not even going to bother with the healers losing their dots- it's one of the most frequent requests in the 500 page healer strike thread. There isn't a single SCH in the world that doesn't want Miasma II back, or a WHM that doesn't miss Aero III. Dots are, in fact, one of the easiest and safest ways to increase the skill ceiling and engagement of a job.
(I'm biased, ofc, because I do enjoy dot management a lot. HW SCH/EW SMN, my beloveds...)

Did I ever say that EVERYONE hates dots? I said the vast majority doesn't enjoy dots, which is true. You act like everyone loves dots just because a few people complained about their removal. Most people do not enjoy dots. Affliction warlock in WoW pvp is popular because dots are all instant cast and prevent stealth from going off, forcing rogue cooldowns or mage cooldowns and they get around line of sight. It's not because people like dots, it's because dots are really strong in a pvp environment.

The BLM thunder change is unpopular with a few people, but really popular with another demographic that likely dwarfs those who complain.

I understand your perspective but you have to realize that life is not all or nothing. You have to see nuance.

Also, I play sch and whm. I would never want an AoE dot back. It is less impact and more thought toward damage on a healer role. If I am doing AoE damage, I want to be spamming a mindless button so I can only think about healing. I get your perspective, but just play dps if you want to focus on dps. Healers should think of healing primarily.