FATEs: The key is immediate targeting of fresh mobs. I get full marks all the time. Like the above poster on NM fights I will sometimes even pull hate.

In general: Not using your DoTs is a BAD idea. Had a SMN in a group with me last night while I was playin on SCH and the one DPS commented on how he was doing a good job keepin the DoTs up only to be told (by the SMN mind you) that those were my DoTs cause he doesn't waste MP on useless spells. *brick wall* Keeping up your DoTs and I mean all of them, especially on boss fights, is a HUGE boost in damage for the team. Also, when with pug groups I have actually kited and finished off several dungeon bosses because well pugs will be pugs. SMN may not have "BAM EPEEN NUMBERS LOOK AT THAT 10K FIRE" (over exaggeration but still), but we have our place and it is a kitten good one, ESPECIALLY with pug groups that are not always the best.