Quote Originally Posted by Ashkendor View Post
[...]I find that a lot of their top parses unfortunately come from people loading up the party in ways that purposely boost a single person's damage so they can "top the charts,"

[...]Was I indulging in a bit of hyperbole? Yes, yes I was. That doesn't change the fact that the gap exists and it's still pretty wide, though.
Here's the thing - the bias you mention (people getting spoiled to reach their maximum output) is applied to both classes. While I am against using the FFXIVlogs for the sake of the average player, I do think it's a good way to see the top of the top.

In those scenarios, they are likely allowed to be OT's attacking targets that are given Vulnerability up. It's the most even scenario - they are both likely fed in order to reach their highest potential, and thus, as you can see, they become extremely potent... but the gap doesn't widen between them.


That's the main take-home point from this : Even when they are both spoiled, there is not a difference of "Twice the damage." So, the scenario of "Twice the damage"... can only come about if you are doing something to enable that to happen, such as a tank in Shield Oath full VIT Vs. a full time Deliverance tank in full STR.

So which is a more fair comparison to you? Personally, I find it far more unbiased to look at the top of the top, because as you admitted - they're being spoiled, and enabled, to put out at their best. And the gap isn't as big, that's why from an objective view, it becomes the best way to look at their actual numbers.