Aye, tell that to an ataru,dot sorc and pt burstin at ya..
u die within 2 GCD's with your Shield On.. (wearing def gear)
Ion AP is not OP.. operative healing is not OP..
I always wonder where these opinions come from..
The game is fine as it is.. tune down mara def cd's.. buff sorc/merc healing.. buff operative dd..
voila balanced game