Quote Originally Posted by Cynfael View Post
If DPS and tanks attempting to cast heals helped push the goalpost closer, that analogy would be valid. However, because completion of objectives is dependent on total party DPS, it's almost always not.

Healers contributing DPS when they can snd should do so is about supporting the party's efforts; dedicated DPS blowing their GCD timers to cast redundant heals is not a benefit to the party. This is why AST will (or should) use their DPS tools as appropriate, especially since they have DoTs without a hit check.
Quote Originally Posted by FoxyAreku View Post
Problems with that, 1, healing doesn't kill the boss, and 2, heals from classes with low MIND are so ineffective that it's a complete waste of time. The same can not be said for healer's dpsing, as a healer doing 250 dps is going to be considerably more help than a healer who is just standing there doing nothing in downtime.
Everyone one has their own play style, don't have to like it but we do. All I can say is to each their own and live and let live. This is a game and we are all here for our own fun, enjoyment or relaxation. We also pay the same sub so...