This is my first post ever. I don’t like writing, but I wanted to give my (probably useless) 2 cents on this.
I love my mesmer. I don’t like PVE, not even events, and I spend my time on WvW. Most mesmers I know use a configuration with scepter/focus (for speed) and greatsword. Now, to have just 1 not_even_decent AOE we have to choose between replacing greatsword (a must in ground battles) for staff, or getting staff and greatsword and losing our only means of speed (the focus), that in my experience is equally important in WvW.
That seems broken to me.
Just my thoughts.