"This is my playstyle" is a poor argument for being bad.

[RiceisNice]

I think you're missing the point.

It's not about being hindered... It's about not really caring THAT MUCH as to warrant studying for a boss fight in a game like it's a fucking exam.

Or I guess.. 'not caring' isn't the right way to put it. More like, simply not a high priority.

More like, you people take this shit WAAAAAAAAAY too seriously.

Something like not knowing the boss is not an excuse to be spamming blizzard one or the same weaponskill over and over and failing basic job mechanics like comboing or DoT usage. The two aren't even related, let alone knowing the basics of your class/job being "an exam".

True.

On that same note, "YOUR gear isnt optimal," and "YOUR rotation isnt optimal," are also poor arguments for being bad.

Playstyle goes hand in hand with rotation. But the discussion is more on knowing the basics/fundamentals of your class rather than be optimal. Even a DRG that's in DEX accessories can do relatively fine compared to a DRG in full accessories who never does a full full thrust combo.