Bards and BLMs ... is hard to control your aggro?

[Raenryong]

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It is your right. But you are saying that it makes little to no difference, while conceding that it can lead to you sacrificing DPS. That is what I have a problem with. If a MNK wants to stop attacking for a few seconds to stretch his or her arms, they're allowed to... but I certainly wouldn't try to defend it.

Bard is definitely a DPS. You spend more time DPSing than you do supporting. The best way to play Bard is to support the exact amount that is required - however, it is often best to err on the side of caution as far as Ballad is concerned. Throwing up Requiem at the best times while you have MP to spare is also optimal play, even if it sacrifices a small amount of DPS on your part.

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Yeah, that is what I mean by failing a mechanic - obviously you don't want to DPS to the point you push something too hard. In lieu of that though, you should be doing whatever it takes to maximise your DPS without neglecting your other duties. Such is your job as a DPS.

EDIT: To give you an idea, when I'm healing I often tell DPS to just ignore certain ground aoes and such and I'll heal them through it, especially if we're talking BLMs. In this way I can use free time on my healer to improve DPS more than just contributing my own damage would!

I'm not saying to only worry about DPS and do nothing else, but the very best play possible as a DPS involves losing as little as possible.