[Feedback] We need a solution to help players improve... Simple Idea.

[Solarra]

I think this is a poor idea... I'm talking about the leaderboards, rankings and rewards. This is a cooperative game, not a competitive game. If you start injecting more competition into the game, people will cease cooperating, and start playing the blame game when their numbers are somehow held back by others...

...team members who compete with each other, do not cooperate effectively.

I agree with you 100%
I think the notable difference in the performance of JP groups compared to EU/NA at endgame reflects this. NA and to a lesser extent, EU culture promotes individuality and competition. Endgame requires cooperation; it's not just about dps. People who only care about the numbers are not always team players.

As to us 'needing' a solution to help players improve. I think the problem has been blown out of all proportion. In DF you get a random selection of players, some will perform better than others for various reasons. That isn't a problem, it's normal.

I'm all for giving players tools to improve their own performance, but having seen how meters are abused in WoW and having been in raid groups where nobody wants to do the mechanics because, 'Muh dps!' I'm sceptical that it will bring about an improvement in the general standard of play.
I'm also completely opposed to anything that could be used to publicly shame and belittle others.