FFXIV players are so obsessed with DPS

[BabyYoda]

Optimization and improving numbers is human nature. You can see it everywhere, not only in video games.

Imagine two groups of raiders, each one 100% equally friendly and nice. Which one would you rather be a part of:

1. The group who brings in enough DPS to kill a boss consistently.
2. The group who lacks DPS and hits enrage.

I know something called optimizing a job mechanic which is not existing in FFXIV