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    Quote Originally Posted by NoctisUmbra View Post
    I just want to point out, since I see posts that like to indicate successful clears of specific content with the use of macros as endorsement for their viability, that unless the macro in question is particularly poorly made it is quite possible to clear anything using it.

    The point isn't that macros will prevent you from performing adequately. Adequate performance isn't really a high standard. The point is that using macros will prevent you from performing at your best. I strongly suggest any MNKs utilizing macros for their skills quickly outgrow them.
    Like training wheels, they are good for streamlining the learning process and letting you get started without being intimidated by all the things you need to juggle, but you're never going to reach your top performance with them on.
    i dont know if adequate performance.... the macro plays out exactly how i would play manualy but with less buttons to have to press.. I am top damage in our party on most of the fights as monk using these macros, and i only say we have had turn 5 on farm for a while to show that i'm not just using these to do lower teir content. I used these macros in progression and never had issues and performed really well.

    Quote Originally Posted by NoctisUmbra View Post
    This is where you've got the wrong idea. Macros that involve using the /wait command, or attempting to make use of multiple GCDs in any way are a significant DPS loss and would fall under the scope of "entirely poorly written".They are massive crutches, do not help one get better at their job at all, and as you clearly pointed out they come at a heavy cost to one's DPS.

    The macros in question are macros that attempt to put multiple Off-GCD skills or buffs together, or take advantage of the priority order in a macro to combine 2nd or 3rd form skills such as Snap Punch and True Strike together into a single button - button saver macros.

    While still being bad, they aren't make or break.
    What makes priority macros really bad? they do the rotation perfectly? pressing more buttons in correct order doesnt magically make you do more damage then pressing less buttons but same amount of skills in hte correct order. I can pull the same dps with macros as with out macros like identical dps. But using my macros i have to press "alot" less buttons which when the shit hits the fan means less room for mistakes.
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    Last edited by Mailstrum; 02-23-2014 at 10:29 AM.