How can I tell if I am doing enough damage?

[Ilan]

Excellent advice. Thank you!

I did open SSS, but have never actually been there. I will definitely check it out. I'll try using the method to get an estimate of my damage by using the method described.

I never cast Doton or Katon on boss mobs. Always Suiton for TA or Raiton.
If it seems like the mobs will be living a long time, I will use Katon + Kassatsu + Doton, but if things are moving quickly, I'll use Katon + Kassatsu + Katon.

As for a parser, I don't want to use anything that even has a small chance of causing trouble. So I won't look into it.

A parser won't cause you any problems with SE if you don't post your parses into the chat and if you don't discriminate players because of their dps.