Quote Originally Posted by RobbieH View Post
You're talking about something different than what i was mentioning, you didn't understand what i was saying or anyone in previous page for that matter.


I said there are gains, which there are even if the rotation is poor.

You're taking it as if they'll become the best DPS with the buffs or that the damage will increase a lot, this is NOT what i said, when you apply a Damage Buff what does it do? It increases damage, minimal increase or not is still an increase.

And without a parser it's the best bet to use on the best AOE dps Job when taking down adds because you don't know if they used Quelling Strikes or simply messed up their initial rotation, is that simple.

if you already use a parse, since you're posting numbers then you shouldn't be complaining about my point to begin with because without a parser you don't know numbers and you can't judge if it's the Dragoon or EOS that's doing better AOE DPS at all even by looking at Hate bar because each skill generates different amounts of hate (that's why i have to QE when doing opener as Bard or tank loses hate) and in an AOE situation is even harder to tell.
Eh, you replied to me. If we are talking about different things, than that is your issue.

There are not necessarily gains, if the rotation is poor.

I honestly, don't understand what you are arguing in the 3rd sentence. I am saying that an AST will want to place a buff on someone doing 3k DPS over someone doing 2k, because they get the most out of it. Being able to see those numbers helps with that. Making assumptions like
  • Highest on Threat Meter
  • MNK/BLM single target
  • SMN AoE
  • Someone is actually doing some sort of AoE with multiple mobs
Are unhelpful in actually determining quickly, easily and confidently that you are applying your buff to the highest DPS player. You may very well be, but you may not be. A parser would make this easier, faster and accurate.

Hate meter on AoE is also not useful, as naturally your primary target will generate more hate.

"And without a parser..." ... that is the point. A parser would make this better. Is it possible for an AST to buff the highest DPS right now? Yes. That doesn't mean that it is easy or quick for them, or that they can be confident in their decision.