This game needs better DPS feedback

[missybee]

This is an extremely divisive issue that doesn't seem like it is going to be remedied any time soon.

That said, I still don't understand the adamant defense of poor/lazy play. When I go into an expert roulette, for instance, I hope to see DPS pulling more than you could pull 10 levels and over 100 item levels ago. What about that expectation is detracting from someone else's fun? So, if DPS X wants to go into a roulette and exclusively auto attack, their "fun and relaxation" is more important than that of the three other players in the group?

To reiterate, I don't think anyone against poor play is advocating for fully optimized, savage-level DPS. Hell, I am pretty sure that my rotation isn't as optimal as it could be. For me, I just would like for runs to feel like the other members of my party and/or alliance give a damn.

[Krissey]

That said, I still don't understand the adamant defense of poor/lazy play. When I go into an expert roulette, for instance, I hope to see DPS pulling more than you could pull 10 levels and over 100 item levels ago.

I ran a "Dusk Vigil" recently on my then 51 Dragoon in fresh ilvl 120 with a ilvl 115 HQ spear with my guild leader who was ilvl 217 in full Esoteric Dragoon gear + some (obviously) because I asked. I have screen shots of me doing over 100 more DPS than her at 10 levels less and around 100 less ilvl....

So...-face palm- How does one do so poorly?

Edit: I never say anything though. I just use it to make sure I'm doing okay. I want the highest numbers for my ilvl. I'm usually #1 DPS and if I get beat it just makes me want to try harder and learn my Dragoon even better. I'm still new to Dragoon's new rotation. I played back in 2.x when it was simple.

[missybee]

So...-face palm- How does one do so poorly?

Inquiring minds would like to know!

I never say anything though. I just use it to make sure I'm doing okay. I want the highest numbers for my ilvl. I'm usually #1 DPS and if I get beat it just makes me want to try harder and learn my Dragoon even better. I'm still new to Dragoon's new rotation. I played back in 2.x when it was simple.

That's pretty much exactly how I use it. It's really nice to have the instantaneous feedback.