Either make dodging AoEs possible, or make them not instant-kills

[glass_snake]

I couldn't agree more. This has been a very frustrating issue for me. I clear out of the AoE area the split second it appears, but I still take almost every hit. Being a white mage, I'm pretty squishy, so if I get a couple of those in a row, I'm dead.

Most groups I've been in have been pretty understanding, as many of them report the exact same issue. Even the tanks see it; they just don't die as easily. But then I end up in a group with the person that has to start screaming and cussing because apparently I'm "too stupid" to leave the AoE. Attempting to explain the situation to such people is typically futile.

I only got past Titan through sheer number of tries and dumb luck, and now I'm stuck on the last fight of Stone Vigil for the same reason. I appreciate the above suggestion of casting to refresh my location, which I'll give a try later tonight. But a real solution to the problem would be appreciated.