Suggestion or Solution? HP Bar

[xSinful_Snake]

I believe this is hidden from us to prevent the player base that is categorize as "elitist" or "perfectionist" from alienating other players from not being geared (or what they consider to be "geared") enough to break through the numbered HP.

I'm sure you'll agree that in other MMO's the amount HP on bosses, HAS been taken into heavy consideration when choosing which type of jobs to bring to the fight.

Perhaps it's better for the community that this numerical value be kept hidden to prevent further "Exaggerated Planning" when selecting party members. :/

[Stumbleina]

I believe this is hidden from us to prevent the player base that is categorize as "elitist" or "perfectionist" from alienating other players from not being geared (or what they consider to be "geared") enough to break through the numbered HP.

This sh*t drives me crazy (not you, xSinful_Snake - don't get me wrong! Your post was very informative, thank you).
I am by far not an elitist player, but I also really like to know how well I am doing and that almost always means looking at the numbers. I could care less about the elitist players that care to be that way, but to prevent me from seeing how well I am personally doing for my own personal gratification takes away from the game for me. It feels like I am being punished just like in grade school when "one person ruins it for everyone", and that just infuriates me.