So ...apparently their patching ideology seems a bit off, doesnt it. How I picture it:
"Boss, we nerfed almost all spec across the board and didnt deliver on "baked in" talents in specs promises. people are pissed ...really pissed. What should we do?"
"Well ...give mages a different barrier visual and make it spectacular!"
"Good thinking boss!"
"That's what I do ...I think good ..."