Hmm maybe now SMN will be able to actually have thier dispel be somewhat more useful then before. Although is Eclipse Bite (that's the BP for it right? >.>) considered a Rage or a Ward type ability? >.>

(just like they don't invite BLMs these days)
Whoa...wait...WHAT!? People not inviting BLM as a DD? I dunno how other servers are, but on my server BLM is the top DD required. And well, there's no reason for them NOT to be, as they are the strongest DD hands down in terms of direct pure out damage. If your trying to reference the nerf, you have to remember that was VS NM's only. And well, no exp party ever fights those to begin with, and on top of that it's only when you get the multiple BLM's vs a NM that you notice a change in damage.

But even so, unless SE drastically buffs the other DD or nerfs BLM for exp, then BLM will be the top DD. Although then again RNG is getting a buff soon. They might be fighting for the top of the DD chart again by popular views. >.>