Quote Originally Posted by fusional View Post
so, remove elemental nukes that fall in line with WHM lore in FFXIV because WHM doesn't have them in other FF titles with different lore.

oooooookay

i'm starting to see a recurring theme of stalwart bias in these threads
People seem to really love this "lore" argument. Perhaps it's because it is the only thing holding that opinion together.

The game mechanics would be improved as a whole, by increasing the usefulness of elemental affinity.
Aero, Stone and Water spells would not be gimped as time goes on, due to the spells having to be gimped in order to keep in line with WHM's ability as a healer (and a DD). Thus also making elemental affinity more effective.
WHM's ability to deal damage would not decrease, in fact with less elemental affinity, their spell set would resist less against more mobs.
Giving BLM the other half of the elements (as the primary mage DD in the game currently), would increase their affinity spectrum, make the job less mind numbingly boring, and have next to no effect on WHM's ability as a healer and back up nuker.

Don't give me that CNJ rubbish either. The only time you will ever use CNJ is possibly when you are solo'ing. Even then, you lack an extremely nice WHM only buff - Regen.