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I really like the cloud paints here.

Cloud speedpaint, 20 minutes *out of breath* 

Aonia said:

Coming back periodically to look at this glorious resting 'I'm imagining all the ways I could kill you' face has gotten me through a really hard day. Thank you

*gentle gasp followed by big e-hug*

That's a big part of why I draw. I love making fanart of people's characters (when I can) because it makes them -so- happy, and I'm really happy Czixi's grumpy mug could bring you much joy when you needed it I hope your day gets a little better and tomorrow is wonderful!

I'm going to respond as if you're making these points earnestly, also just in case anyone else shares your concerns.

In preface, Aeonics is strong. I think it's a good skill set. I really like it and I think it's probably, at least for all its punches, where all guardians should be power* wise. I think there are some changes that can be made, both give and take, but it's very workable and I don't think it's overtly strong.

Aeon: 
I've died to aeon, a bunch of times, even as an Institute. I don't think aeoning an Institute is as advisable as say, shieldstunning them, but that's the case for everyone.

Mindclock: 
Quicksilver and Truetime are things you have access to too. Mindclock is, of course, slightly better, but it's hardly aeon immunity. Old Mindclock was significantly stronger.

Insight:
Expensive and mandatory for pretty much all solo building. Very expensive.

Alacrity:
I use this exceptionally rarely. In the few niche cases I would have prepared it in advance, I don't have the power to expend on it.

TimeEchoes:
It's good, but you're not getting timequake without it and Oracle in most cases. I don't think anyone is adverse to changing it up (and, relatedly, GreyWhispers), but if TimeEchoes loses punch it's likely going to be gained elsewhere by Institute to compensate. 

Futureglimpse: 
Significantly weaker than old Foresight, somewhat comparable to old FutureGlimpse. I think it's okay, great in 1v1, less useful than you'd imagine in groups (but still useful, like most defences are!)

ChronicLoop:
If the two minute duration concerns you, you probably haven't read the skill properly. 

SwitchFate: 
The few times I use it (I should use it more), it usually feels lacklustre. You generally only have the opportunity to put it up once you start getting focused and nine times of ten you should be tumbling on that balance instead. It's good, but not that great to be complained about, in my opinion.

Aeonfield:
Grass is greener. It turns you into toad bait and you actually can have major bleeding problems from it even post vital overhaul.

Blink:
This is fine. You lose all kill potential by using it.

Timequake:
I love that it has a roomwide potential. I absolutely adore that. I've also never in my life seen it happen.

Paradox:
If you want to come up with a more front-loaded ten power trans ability that will knock my enemy's socks off, please do!


Edit: *By Power I mean raw strength. I think Institute is a touch too power heavy, I'd like to honestly reduce 1p off a few abilities but it's not class breaking enough that I'd make a fuss over it.

Feoragan said:

Aeon - Make Aeon automatically the first steam aff cured when you smoke a pipe and change SSC to reflect this, no longer making you focus. Remove overwriting commands.

This should already be the case - smoking steam prioritizes aeon unless you focus something else. If that's now how it's working, you should bug it.

BUT HOW WOULD ANYONE KNOW YOURE TWINS