why not let player rise to the challange

[Kacho_Nacho]

I'm going to put this into perspective.

*snip for brevity*

Kaethra, I agree there are players who play their characters atrociously. These players pay no attention to their ability descriptions nor their class mechanics. All I can say is these players look at FFXIV far differently than your typical forum poster. While we may not share the same level of commitment or the same views, we all care about our classes and the game. All I can offer is if you see someone not getting it, ask them if they'd like some tips on how to play better.

What you describe as people taking the game more seriously takes 'they get it' to a whole nother level. Or so at least in your opinion it does. But does it really? These players do the math, do the testing on dummies. And find the BiS gear and materia to get ahead. But other than that. What are they doing that you can't or don't want to do? I know what it is, but suffice to say, knowing how to play the class is not part of it. Make no mistake, they are putting more work in that department than you are.

You lost me at first; but, now I think I understand. You're saying the key to advancement is more than knowing your class and playing the game well. You have to be willing to reach out to other players and work together as a team to progress in the harder modes of FFXIV. Did I get that right?

If so, I agree. Being able to form up and play in an organized fashion is imperative in difficult content. When I used to run raids in WoW I insisted everyone use Ventrilo just so I could explain things quickly and herd my little chicks along through the mechanics.

As far as performance, I still think practicing your rotation and understanding the mechanics of an encounter will make a significant impact in a player's damage per second, healing performance, and tanking effectiveness. But, I also feel it is possible to sharpen the knife too much. There comes a point when it becomes too easy to obsess over the numbers which leads to a kind of paralysis when time comes to play, as well as, burn out.

What other ability are you lacking? I don't believe you do. And take it as a compliment if you wish.

Thanks! I try not to let my disability get in the way.

A desire not to play in the highest content does not equal an incapability of it. Not wishing to adhere to a schedule to do content is NOT a sign of ineptitude.

Very true. Since my life was turned upside down due to chronic unrelenting pain, I've been in the slow lane of life. But, I feel when the time comes for me to play with the "big boys" I'll do fine. Right now, I'm just happy as a little clam taking in all the sights, sounds, and tales as I go through ARR.