DPS frustration

[Pence]

So you are saying 3K dps is bad... interesting and how will most players know this w/out using a parser? I can practice on a dummy all day long and check out multiple rotation guides..ect yet there is no way to know what my dps is w/out some sort of parser.

Interesting that you would pull me up for using the same numbers as the OP. Maybe ask him how he knows the DPS he is pulling?

[Astral145]

Interesting that you would pull me up for using the same numbers as the OP. Maybe ask him how he knows the DPS he is pulling?

I was only pointing out that you said 3K damage is bad. How would we know this unless running content with a parser. I bet most 1st world groups use a parser. They need some way to gauge the fights so they can improve individually and as a group... Numbers don't lie and having the ability to see your numbers and watch the numbers get better as you practice is not only a confidence boost but will greatly increase your chances of completing the raid (gotta love those dps checks).

[vp_cmc]

I was only pointing out that you said 3K damage is bad. How would we know this unless running content with a parser.

It was answered - you go to SSS dummy, check how many seconds or % left when you killed it or met a 3 minute mark, than use http://ffxiv.2digitalgames.de to get your number.

How does this help me during all phases in a raid? How does this help me get better while practicing my opener over and over again? How does this help me in all content?

It doesn't. It also doesn't make coffee for you and doesn't wake you up in the morning. But what it does is that it gives you a number based on your SSS attempt result.

And since numbers were given without a reference to any specific fight, it is assumed, that they talk about striking dummy situation.