An Alternative? to parsers..

[Alma_karma]

good advices

I do understand that I was holding them back during their bird farming which is why I would join learning parties instead of skip-soar parties. This game does a pretty lousy job at telling you what rotation is and how to properly meld. I learned from an fc mate and did improve. I might still not be top tier DPS but at least I'm not holding anyone back now. Im on ps4 so parsing isn't an option. Ty for the option of advice
as well.

[KaivaC]

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You could try asking a trusted mate to parse you as well. During my last parsed run on RDM, I had used FFLOGs to figure out what one of the top RDMs on FFLOGs had done for his rotation, and I went with that. At the very least, with getting a parse, you can set a benchmark for yourself and start working to achieve an optimization that works well for your playstyle as well as being able to contribute higher damage numbers.

[Alma_karma]

FFLOGS

I'll have to look into that for future reference. Ty

[KaivaC]

I'll have to look into that for future reference. Ty

I hope you don't mind, but I looked at your current numbers that were uploaded. From what I've seen, you've done some really nice improvement compared to your first log. I'd have to say the latest that you are at on O2S should be your baseline, and if you ever want to push for further optimization, go for it.

[Alma_karma]

numbers

Yeaahh it does help your dps when you aren't on the floor haha. Im not in a raiding static and we tend to go with friends and fc mates so i haven't needed perfection as content gets harder ill definately need to consult some more rotation guides.

[KaivaC]

Yeaahh it does help your dps when you aren't on the floor haha. Im not in a raiding static and we tend to go with friends and fc mates so i haven't needed perfection as content gets harder ill definately need to consult some more rotation guides.

I think I'm running out of daily posts, so this'll prob be my last for the day lol. If it helps, try practicing keeping up Higanbana at all times. I personally go with starting off a fight with a Higanbana combo, then Meikyo Shisui to get off a quick Midare Setsugekka. But it has been a while, so I dunno how that opener compares to others, but it's what I've used.

[Bourne_Endeavor]

I do understand that I was holding them back during their bird farming which is why I would join learning parties instead of skip-soar parties. This game does a pretty lousy job at telling you what rotation is and how to properly meld. I learned from an fc mate and did improve. I might still not be top tier DPS but at least I'm not holding anyone back now. Im on ps4 so parsing isn't an option. Ty for the option of advice
as well.

Unfortunately, it does. That lack of information I feel contributes far more to the "bad" players than people realize. And it's why I believe the positives of parsers would outweigh the negatives long term. A good source for job information is The Balance discord. They have channels set up and pinned messages listing everything from in-depth rotation guides to melds and BiS. If needed, I can offer my SAM rotation since I mained it half this tier.