One potential solution to the parser 'problem'

[randysquirrel]

Your idea sounds like a lot of fun, and could be just the sort of thing needed to allow some people measure their dps without introducing a parser, which we all know the devs are against

An idea I had, was that there could be a weekly tournament, where anyone could hit a dummy for x minutes, and then have a leaderboard, by class, with the top 3 getting some mgp or whatever. I think it would be quite popular with people currently progressing on AS1-4, but more importantly it might just inspire some people who are still working on their rotations if they could see the sort of numbers they could be putting out. Anyone not making the leaderboard would not appear at all, so there would be no pressure on anyone. the only downside I could see would be the leaderboard people getting inundated with tells asking questions, so I suppose an option to remain anonymous, with just your dps score showing, could be considered. Though on Marlboro, I know some of the people that are putting out good numbers, and I'm sure if they were to be on the leaderboard they'd def want the bragging rights of having their name shown

This could be a truly abysmal idea, but just something I thought of lol

[Sasha]

I don't think a sliding scale for ilvl would work well, A complete buff that ignores your gear and gives everyone the exact same set (0 crit?) would be best.

I'd love the idea of a leaderboard with the number one dps of each job getting a fancy coat (job resticted but same for each job) or something each month.