Quote Originally Posted by Nora_of_Mira View Post
I think I see your point, I agree it's the same for the most part. Learning to adapt requires memorization. I think it's really interesting how fights can be really scripted and paced the same every single time yet some are more engaging while others are snooze fests. I thought it was maybe the need to react quicker when theres 3+ mechanics going on but maybe its more.
Take the Echidna fight in Void Ark. Tanks who have memorized the fight will go to the right places when she splits into three. Tanks who haven't tend to end up badly placed. Tanks who can adapt will move when paired with tanks who mess this up; tanks who have only memorized just sit there yelling because "that's how it's always done".

Adaptation is for the unexpected, which helps greatly when matched with random people or mechanics. Memorization would help adaptation, since you can be proactive rather than reactive, but isn't necessary. Ideally, you'd be capable of both simultaneously.