Struggling with Endwalker endgame

[geekgirl101]

I used to be like you. I would get headaches from watching those guides. I suggest that you watch other raid guides such as those made by JoonBob since he condenses information down considerably and provides both visual graphics and gameplay. The issue could also stem from playing a busy class, or from not having mastered your class. If you are not completely comfortable on your class, you can end up staring at your hotbar and losing focus. Practice your class as much as you can in order to pay attention to mechanics more efficiently.

Once you master your class you can apply the following:

Repeat the name of the current mechanic in your mind during prog so that you stay focused on what's currently happening. Alternatively, you can think about what this mechanic requires of you. For example: During Flame of Asphodelos in P3S, think about your positioning. Which way should you dodge? Where should you stand for spread/stack? Where should you stand for baits? There sorts of questions will keep you engaged in what's happening and will keep your mind from trailing off.

If you can help if, keep short notes that describe what you should be doing during a particular phase.

Oh I know my class alright, I've played it for 5 years straight. It's just too much information overload from a fight that has over 20 different mechanics to memorize and I'm being burned out and feeling helpless with each failure to adjust. My brain feels completely frazzled.

[Wilford111]

I have ADHD and, while it is difficult, I am able to remember things from like 30 or so seconds ago to perform mechanics. It gets much easier the more times you do each particular fight, because you become more familiar with your rotation, everything going around you, etc.
There aren't any mechanics I can think of off the top of my head that require you to remember something for more than like 30 seconds.

[namtap032892]

There aren't any mechanics I can think of off the top of my head that require you to remember something for more than like 30 seconds.

E12, but that's about it, afaik. And even that isn't too much longer.

[D6Damager]

One of the best ways of remembering mechanics is being on comms. Whether it's Discord or something else. Being able to speak to your group (and they speaking to you) can make all the difference as they tell you mechanics and buff windows etc. A simple "I forget what happens next" on comms and you quickly get back on track.

If you're doing stuff with randoms, then try finding an FC or static that is willing to help newer players (even if you're not new) as they will be willing to guide you.

[LittleImp]

Hi, I'm an ultimate raider with short-term memory issues. I'm decent at memorizing fight timelines, but very bad with remembering what just happened in a pull. Sometimes it's so bad that I'll forget mechanics I verbally called out to my party only 5 seconds earlier.

When it comes to mechanics that require me to memorize stuff like that, I've had to come up with a few coping strategies:
1. Running with other people in comms who can remind me of what just happened if I ask.
2. Physically writing notes on a notepad. (I did this one a lot for bloodrakes in p4s, as well as Finale)
3. Using macros assigned to hotkeys to leave a record of what happened in the chatbox.
4. Repeating it aloud to myself while waiting for the mechanic to resolve.

5. Finding alternative tricks to solve mechanics without memorizing. Someone mentioned this earlier in the thread with 5head from EndsingerEX.