Parsers and Problems

[Lux_Rayna]

So why is it acceptable to do so in the case of a tank or a healer but not in concern to a DPS?

If I had to guess, its because a tank/healer knows theyll have responsibility going in and accepted that as part of the job. A DPS does not really have responsibility at the outset, so trying to introduce some will naturally create resistance.

Personally I take no issue with singling out DPS. I dont think itll be done intelligently though, given our track record.

[Ryel]

A DPS does not really have responsibility at the outset, so trying to introduce some will naturally create resistance.

If it's generally agreed that the responsibility of a tank is to hold enmity and output damage while mitigating incoming damage (pop CDs) and the responsibility of a healer is to shield / keep the party alive. Would you not consider it the responsibility of a DPS to contribute enough damage to be able to progress / clear the fight, in addition to killing adds / handling whatever mechanics are required?

As far as content design is concerned any fight with a DPS check (hard enrage / wipe mechanic) is saying that DPS do hold a share of the responsibility in clearing a fight, so why are we unable to hold them accountable to the standards that the developers themselves are putting forward?

These aren't player requirements being put forward, but the very nature of the fights that are asking for a certain level of performance.

Personally I take no issue with singling out DPS. I dont think itll be done intelligently though, given our track record.

If fights are going to continue to be based around DPS checks then how can this be intelligently handled in the future? Any suggestions?