New SCH questions (Please help)

[Cynfael]

I don't use a controller, but if I'm reading Fleur's suggestion correctly, the idea is that you don't continually switch targets while applying DoTs, and neither do you use assist macros that would depend on the friendly target staying on one mob.

It sounds like the way I do it with a keyboard: assist the MT for its initial target; switch to that target and DoT+Bane (while forcing Embraces on the MT); can now assist the mob to retarget a tank if you desire, or continue DPSing if direct healing not required. The tank can target whatever it likes at any point since you aren't depending on an assist macro to apply DoTs to enemies while hard-targeting the tank.

[giantslayer]

I found the preference for changing L3 and R3. It was in the system preferences, not character preferences where I usually go for everything else. I had never thought to look there. I stuck assist on R3. So far, I have only run one dungeon with it, but it has been pretty convenient. While it won't replace my current macros and stuff, it will make my life easier in plenty of ways. Thanks again for the tip, Petite.

I don't use a controller...

It sounds like the way I do it with a keyboard: assist the MT for its initial target; switch to that target and DoT+Bane (while forcing Embraces on the MT)

For us controller users, what you just described is not so simple to achieve. I've got it figured out, but a lot of other folks are still struggling with it.