Exactly. They had to BUFF it instead of nerf it, that would do it much better for the plant. At least swap the 0.25 damage with 0.5 damage, that would be a good start. So far even peashooter is a better offensive\horde control plant than lightningreed, and if they make lightning reed do 0.5 damage per direct hit and chain, it would still remain somewhat underpowered, but at least it's nolonger will be complete worthless and will find it's situational uses like against weasels at least, if you plant whole like (5 plants) of them.
Also I'm myself curious if developers even read what people say or care about their player at all. I hope some moderator will reply here too.
