DPSing as a healer

[DynamoAce]

I think we can agree that in much of the past content that we find ourselves doing with our maxed out synced gear, most don't need to be healed as much allowing you much more time to DPS. However that seems to mainly be the case for those who have reached the latest content for their levels. To those who aren't quite there yet, they might be more healing focused. I'd say it's not terrible if they aren't DPSing for the majority of the time but I do agree it can be a problem if they're not DPSing at all. To those at their latest content managing to DPS majority of the time with fresh experience, props to them but I don't think everyone has the skills to adjust that quick. Effective runs like that can also vary depending on how well the rest of your team works. Sometimes some do get hit by silly things they shouldn't get hit by more than desired.

We can also all agree that Healing does take top priority, if everyone is nicely Healed and Buffed then you as a healer are good to go for DPSing until heals are required or when there are openings. For some healers, when they're new to dungeons/raids/etc. they might be a bit hesitant at first but I think its part of their learning to eventually adapt to when they have time to DPS.

EDIT: Another thing I'd like to add. Balance and being able to adjust to the situation at hand in my opinion is important. I think that adaption to situations is what really makes a great Healer.