Quote Originally Posted by Akiza
The only reason Garuda is used everywhere is because of the way the Egi system was implemented and its because the Egis at their core look and should function as elementals. The Egis should use elemental based attack instead of what they have now and have 8 abilities.
Garuda is used for two reasons, none of which you stated: 1) She is ranged and 2) Contagion.

Do you even play this game ?

Quote Originally Posted by Akiza
That's funny because a lot of people were complaining about the look of the Egis since Square provided the artwork for them and I'm sure in game there are a lot of Summoners's still complaining about the look of the Egis. There are only a handful of players that like the appearance of the Egis.
A handful =/= a lot. The amount of complaints I've ever seen about their looks can be counted on one hand.