A self-improvement tool is needed in this game, especially for end game

[Lastelli]

The devs seem to think veteran players will simply carry those underperforming to victory. And some certainly will, but it invites far more hostility, especially in the West as perception of individual player is measured higher than the overall group performance.

I agree. Unfortunately, I feel like the devs don't really understand how things work in the West. I would really love to see a grading system in the game. Something akin to DMC system where the better you play, the better your rank becomes. Alternatively a grade at the end of the fight. It's probably harder to implement than a simple dps meter, but since they seem to be so against the idea of an official parser, they should really make an effort to find another way to let players know how they're performing. Also, it assumes that the devs' idea of "good performance" is the same as the players', which is not necessarily true since they proved countless times that they don't relly get how their game works when it comes to optimal healing and party synergy. But they need to at least try, otherwise we will keep seeing threads about "toxic elitists with unreasonable expectations" and "filthy casuals that expect good players to carry them".

[KaivaC]

But they need to at least try, otherwise we will keep seeing threads about "toxic elitists with unreasonable expectations" and "filthy casuals that expect good players to carry them".

I think the casual side of the playerbase needs to grow a thicker skin and learn to stop whining when somebody gives them general tips about their job. This coddle mentality is probably part of the reason why the devs are so insistent on simplifying things and trying to bridge the gap, when all it does is just irritate players. Players need to stop being so quick to call harassment when they are told in nicer words that their playstyle is harming the group as a whole. And SE needs to stop developing current level 70 content (like what we got prior to 4.4) that coddles braindead play.