The trinity, party responsibility, and how to try and improve the game from within

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Good DDs don't actually take that much damage over the course of the run.

Truth is, there's really no way for this to, as you said, "be open for abuse." DDs reach damage totals that healers and tanks are incapable of reaching if they actually try. The issue with dps classes getting beaten by healers and tanks on the parse stems from the DD players not caring enough to try while the healer/tank is pushing the limits of their job

Depends on both gear level and the fight in question. I've noticed more unavoidable AoE's lately from most bosses.