Quote Originally Posted by Zavius_Firerave View Post
I'm a Dragoon. I understand that the job requires a precise execution of skill rotations to produce good damage. I have never tried any other DPS job so I don't know how they play.

All this time playing FF XIV I have a question that nobody seems to have ever asked.
Who are these optimal skill rotations are supposed to be used on? Are they specifically designed to be used on the single enemy FATE encounters or are you supposed to be able to pull these insanely long rotations on every boss encounter in the game while dodging attacks?
You should be adhering as closely to the optimal rotation (or the most optimal possible) in group content. Your rotation assumes you have a tank and can hit positionals, barring that, for solo fates etc. you should use the highest potency rotation available.