Quote Originally Posted by Jeeqbit View Post
That was primarily a Conjurer action (and yes it was cross-class, but that system was unmaintained and an afterthought). So if we assume Cleric Stance was intended for White Mages, they didn't originally have the additional AoE DoT they got in Stormblood, which is when they effectively removed Cleric Stance (because that stance became a tiny damage buff).

It still doesn't really change that they had no upgrade system to say "don't use this older version of the same action", even where it seemed logical. I don't think the developers even knew if they were meant to be upgrades - they just threw a load of mud at the wall in ARR to see what stuck. A lot of ideas they dreamed up when designing it didn't happen in reality, and at this point in the game they know what won't work.
Honestly fair

Going forward I think I'd like to see healers given interesting damage rotations that ARENT just "here is more dots to track". They need to feel impactful like theres decision making (The scholars Ive had in my raid group talk about energy drain as really nice for this because it gives them something to think about as far as spending resources on damage or healing) but it doesnt necessarily need to lead to button bloat or an overwhelming kit. I actually really like some of the ideas they put into DT. WHM getting those instant casts and AST/SCH getting a fancy new button for burst feels good. I'd like to see those sorts of ideas expanded upon. I also think WHM lilies are incredibly smart design once you unlock the blood lily because it ties their healing and damage together in a way that feels very natural. I want more stuff like those, not just like 3 extra dots to track.