Need some help setting up Monk macross!!!

[NoctisUmbra]

Unless something has changed since I tried to use macros for MNK at launch the /wait rounds up. And that is a huge DPS loss. Don't get me wrong I'm not trying to say all macros for all jobs suck but for MNK it does.

This is where you've got the wrong idea. Macros that involve using the /wait command, or attempting to make use of multiple GCDs in any way are a significant DPS loss and would fall under the scope of "entirely poorly written".They are massive crutches, do not help one get better at their job at all, and as you clearly pointed out they come at a heavy cost to one's DPS.

The macros in question are macros that attempt to put multiple Off-GCD skills or buffs together, or take advantage of the priority order in a macro to combine 2nd or 3rd form skills such as Snap Punch and True Strike together into a single button - button saver macros.

While still being bad, they aren't make or break.

[Burritoboy]

I agree with you and I liked how you pointed out how mercy stroke is a tactical disadvantage when you need burst dps. However, that being said I don't see how having shoulder tackle in my macro would put me at a disadvantage because I use controller and if I have to run away from the boss for any reason to avoid an AOE but need to get SP or Demolish off b4 my stacks drop I can Shoulder tackle and then Press whatever in the same button.