When dps dont aoe should they just get kicked from the start?

[Rokke]

No.

I am saying that the difference should be closer between the two not the same damage. Just enough so that this argument about zone pulling, AoE dps only, healer DPS maybe comes to a close. If you can hit more enemies for more damage at once the resource cost should be higher than it currently is. Maybe open with a high damage AoE or two then due to high cost you need to switch over to single target to apply finishers.

Tanks and healers will always find ways to push themselves, which is a whole 'nother can of worms.


AoE abilities do cost more than single target attacks, which is one of the big reasons why A. you don't use them on single targets & B. every class now has a tp or mp refresher skill. Even while you're AoEing you do still weave sine other skills between the AoEs (ie. a BRD Misery's end would be the "finisher" to an almost dead enemy, iron jaws should be used to keep your dots up so you can keep fishing for free procs, straight shot should be reapplied, etc).

Its not that AoE is inherently OP, its situational.
Generally: You should AoE when the tank pulls big. You don't need to when they do not. The +3/-3 is an easy guideline to follow. Deeps accordingly.