How would you break it to someone that their DPS is awful?

[CGMidlander]

I would let them be. No one is going to be great at everything. Sure there is always room for improvement somewhere but don't call them out in front of people. That's disrespectful. Wait until the run is done and pull them aside, If they're on your server or in fc, and explain to them you noticed a lull.

If I notice DPS seems to be lacking I will try to keep an eye on the rotation they are using, if i notice any flaws I will politely say something along the lines of "why don't you try this out, maybe it will work better for you, I've noticed it helps me out a lot". Never say something that will make them feel flawed, and if possible maybe say it away from other people in private chat, keeps the person from feeling embarrassed.

Thanks. PMs are a good idea.

And yes, not everyone can or has to be great at their class. But it is concerning when an ilvl100-something DPS class somehow averages less damage than a comparably geared WAR (In fending accessories) in Defiance.

[RiceisNice]

Thanks. PMs are a good idea.

And yes, not everyone can or has to be great at their class. But it is concerning when an ilvl100-something DPS class somehow averages less damage than a comparably geared WAR (In fending accessories) in Defiance.

You cannot execute that command while bound by duty.

...no seriously why is that even a thing? If this is during a dungeon run, there's no way to word it out other than party chat if they're not in your FC or linkshell.

[CGMidlander]

You cannot execute that command while bound by duty.

...no seriously why is that even a thing? If this is during a dungeon run, there's no way to word it out other than party chat if they're not in your FC or linkshell.

I know, but its more for afterwards.
There's no point in me talking to them over LS since the LS isn't just us two. lol
It wouldn't make the matter any more private than party chat.

[KahnyaRedx]

I would let them be. No one is going to be great at everything. Sure there is always room for improvement somewhere but don't call them out in front of people. That's disrespectful. Wait until the run is done and pull them aside, If they're on your server or in fc, and explain to them you noticed a lull. If you play that class offer tips and even show them on a training dummy. Visuals help a lot. There are better ways of handling this than being a douche bag lol.

Thanks. PMs are a good idea.

And yes, not everyone can or has to be great at their class. But it is concerning when an ilvl100-something DPS class somehow averages less damage than a comparably geared WAR (In fending accessories) in Defiance.

All so untrue, I'm awesome at everything in this easy peasy game! Be jelly.

But for realz for realz, just ask them what their rotation is, if it's wrong, tell them that and provide a link to the proper rotation. Or tell them to look it up. Or you could always take the low road and tell them they are terrible and should feel terrible and their bad DPS is why we can't have nice things.