macros: bad for DPS?

[Amberyl]

You're always harping on about how people use hardware macros so they can focus on dodging, when the real fact is, a huge majority of players don't do this and don't need to.

I wasn't aware you knew me to make that distinction. It is a valid point here, however, and one you're over looking, which is why I raised it. No, not every player out there does this, or has a product capable of doing it. But many have, and many do. Either with simple short burst macros triggered on mouse buttons, or more complex, layered macros, on expensive keyboards. They're regularly discussed on vent/ts, as is how easily Square's intentional crippling of the macro system in this game is bypassed.

Don't hate on the messenger. Chasing the ideal is all about min/maxing, and this is a popular way of achieving that.

It seems ridiculous that the legitimate player is penalized for macro'ing within the client, when products like this are readily accessible.