WHM: Regen v Barspell (or how I upset everyone else)

Doyler’s right, I am pretty vehemently opposed to Regen merits and I really don’t know why they wind me up so much. So I thought I’d try and think it through here. If Group 1 merits allowed you more, I would probably merit Regen or Divine Seal. We don’t have a lot of SCH, I’m currently our only 75 in Seren and one of 2-3 in Nova. So Divine Veil more often would be kinda nice. But as it is I’m 5/5 Cure Cast and 5/5 Barspells.

Why do Regen merits bug me so much? I mean Regens (especially II) are pretty damn efficient. Maybe I’m being unfair. And what’s so good about Barspells anyway? I’m interested to see what others think as well as offering up my own take.