DPS checks vs mechanics

[Judah_Brandt]

The DPS check in a fight is just another mechanic. It adds engaging gameplay. If all a player had to do was just show up, run in circles, and there was zero pressure or incentive to play your job effectively the entire chemistry of the game would be demolished. So, um, a DPS check is a mechanic.

The only instance I can assume is fair reference for a harsh DPS check is Alexander Savage. And not even all of Alexander Savage, just A3S in particular. Since we have the statistics on clears from the NA side, I'm assuming the majority of players haven't even reached that content to justify complaining about it. Things like "island integrity" in the Bismark trial make sense, and add an element of danger to what would otherwise be a snoozefest.