tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304405110845468577.post2337784457412123991..comments2023-10-11T08:24:00.580-04:00Comments on Eye for an Eye: DPS Numbers Need ContextShwitz44http://www.blogger.com/profile/12859042711928927792noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304405110845468577.post-87315628409187229642009-02-02T05:14:00.000-05:002009-02-02T05:14:00.000-05:00Yeah, I considered adding "..at least (for the uni...Yeah, I considered adding "..at least (for the uninformed)", but sadly there's no edit feature here :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304405110845468577.post-44505510506332342942009-02-01T19:27:00.000-05:002009-02-01T19:27:00.000-05:00@ tonic, that would be if being hitcapped meaned ...@ tonic, that would be if being hitcapped meaned anything for ret pallys these days....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304405110845468577.post-74134209635476504972009-01-30T18:23:00.000-05:002009-01-30T18:23:00.000-05:00I usually tell my approximate gear level (i.e. ilv...I usually tell my approximate gear level (i.e. ilvl200/naxx10 epics) and try to make my skill and contribution clear. Not everyone knows what kind of stats to expect from specific classes or specs, so I don't really like posting stats, though mentioning being hitcapped seems to be a good way to show you know how to gear at least.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304405110845468577.post-65016939460775776522009-01-30T15:09:00.000-05:002009-01-30T15:09:00.000-05:00@Rohan"I think you should have taken him for this ...@Rohan<BR/>"I think you should have taken him for this line alone."<BR/><BR/>If he'd used real words, I'd agree, but using "ur" drops about 1000dps off of my estimation of his worth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304405110845468577.post-65494442113408441802009-01-30T14:54:00.000-05:002009-01-30T14:54:00.000-05:00Josh - I'm totally in favor of asking and giving a...Josh - I'm totally in favor of asking and giving a DPS number. Context improves it, sure, but I know that on normal (non-Thaddius, non-Loatheb) encounters, I do an average of X. I'll give that number. Would stats be better? Maybe, if the RL understands them for all classes - he probably doesn't, and doesn't want to spend the time anyway. <BR/><BR/>One of BRK's commenters suggested that a RL asking for a DPS number was hoping to be boosted through the raid. More likely the opposite! How is he supposed to build a good raid with good results, unless he finds good people? He could tab out and Armory ever Tom, Dick, and Harry, or he could just ask someone what kind of DPS they do.<BR/><BR/>At this point (since I've been Ret the last two weeks, I'm on the receiving end), I tend to tell people something like "I did 2500 DPS on Archavon 25 the other day." It tells the RL what he wants to know, and provides a reasonable context. <BR/><BR/>I know from previous discussion here that I may live in the land of milk and strong 25-man PUGs, but the Naxx25 PUGs I've run in want to know what to expect from you, because they are serious about clearing content. Last night I ran with the same group as last week and we one-shotted all bosses until KT (we were REALLY melee-heavy, and even still we nearly had him - it was almost 1am, so the RL called it for the night).<BR/><BR/>Fedaykin98Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304405110845468577.post-6376721312984561292009-01-30T12:23:00.000-05:002009-01-30T12:23:00.000-05:00LOL. Tell me you invited him anyway.. Cheshire Cat...LOL. Tell me you invited him anyway.. Cheshire Cat FTW.meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16109845916843631518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304405110845468577.post-79450325119591193732009-01-30T12:06:00.000-05:002009-01-30T12:06:00.000-05:00Josh,Thats way too much info to tell someone, even...Josh,<BR/><BR/>Thats way too much info to tell someone, even though the context is very informative. I believe just base stats are the best indicator of abilities. For dps = based atk pwr, hit rating crit. For Tanks = def cap, hps and avoid. For heals, mp5 and + heals. etc. I agree that the straight DPS #'s can widely vary, especially when comparing AoE and single target Dmg; Huge difference. When I'm forming a group and recieveing tells w/ a DPS #s, I immediatly shift+click their name to see the class. Both pieces of information are still relevant and can be used to form an opinion of weather or not their DPS is quality.<BR/><BR/>This dude shoulda realized that there is WAY TO MUCH MELEE DPS floating around, and many groups are LF ranged. ~ ~ ~@ssH4T rofl...<BR/><BR/><BR/>PeaceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304405110845468577.post-53716540187884728132009-01-30T11:49:00.000-05:002009-01-30T11:49:00.000-05:00@HonorsNice quote, I like it.@RohanI'm not gonna l...@Honors<BR/>Nice quote, I like it.<BR/><BR/>@Rohan<BR/>I'm not gonna lie, I considered it. I'm not sure if being compared to the Cheshire Cat is a compliment or an insult in this context though...Shwitz44https://www.blogger.com/profile/12859042711928927792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304405110845468577.post-27496856873020793992009-01-30T11:14:00.000-05:002009-01-30T11:14:00.000-05:00DK: ur like that cat in alice in wonderlandI think...<I>DK: ur like that cat in alice in wonderland</I><BR/><BR/>I think you should have taken him for this line alone.Rohanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09090769681887119989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304405110845468577.post-71044185907898547722009-01-30T11:04:00.000-05:002009-01-30T11:04:00.000-05:00"Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is ..."Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital." - Aaron LevensteinHonors Codehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10603644804340531952noreply@blogger.com