A trip down memory lane.
I loved the Mantra build. Yes it was OP but it had a lot of potential if Anet was willing to go with it.
But no they neutered it good without realising that they accidentally did something right.
I completly agree, it put another angle on Mesmer that had previously not existed. Made them more than a one trick pony.
Optimise [OP]
I actually like the possibilities that chronomancer brings to be more of a support build. It makes PvE more interesting and PvP more varied. With a good tone down of everyone, I think I would enjoy HoT PvP quite a lot.