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I truly hope TERA will have DPS meters (and healing done, damage taken etc) soon. They are an invaluable tool for learning how to play the game.
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I truly hope TERA will have DPS meters (and healing done, damage taken etc) soon. They are an invaluable tool for learning how to play the game.
XxVicariousxX on 04/24/2012, 09:55 PMGreenEyedMonster on 04/24/2012, 09:51 PMI didn't bother reading this. I know you are just going to whine about jerks who are being overly competitive or act like elitest snobs. Every game will have them regardless of dps meters.
Sucks when people post about what you said without even reading it doesn't it?
Thanks for the bump.
avoidance = you finally realize you cant argue against opinions with opinions.
my job is done then, well partially at least, thats fine enough for me :)
P.S. youre welcome for the bump, jumping up those 2 thread spots must be really important to you! well hold onto that then, cause once dps meters are added (if they are) these forums will fill with even more QQers and elitists, so itll be hard to keep a spot.
cant change facts.
^ Correct there avoiding or insulting everyone that doesn't agree with them. Also good see other people noticed them BOLTING to those other threads to keep them bumped, dam they really want there meters.
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Aluciah on 04/24/2012, 10:00 PMI truly hope TERA will have DPS meters (and healing done, damage taken etc) soon. They are an invaluable tool for learning how to play the game.
Only because you're to lazy to study it without an aid.
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You avoided/ignored my whole argument, whats the difference? I already have counter points to everything you are complaining about in my OP post, why don't you actually argue against them instead of repeating yourself over and over.
Maybe then I will care what you say and respond. Otherwise, don't care.
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GreenEyedMonster on 04/24/2012, 10:03 PMYou avoided/ignored my whole argument, whats the difference? I already have counter points to everything you are complaining about in my OP post, why don't you actually argue against them instead of repeating yourself over and over.
Maybe then I will care what you say and respond. Otherwise, don't care.
ive reread your OP now a few times, and i still cant find any of that "solid proof" you claim to have to counter my arguments.
oh, i do know why actually, cause they arent there! your OP is just your opinions!
well glad i cleared that up!.... again.....
Damage meters are a great tool in some situations, but not for every situation. When a game has a time limit on a encounter, then damage meters are important, but Tera is more about surviving than doing damage. The purpose of damage meter is used to compare, and there is nothing wrong with that. What is wrong is how people will use the information from the meters, and their reactions towards it.
I will attempt to list some of pros and benefits damage meters will offer:
Pros: As stated by the OP.
-Compare damage to other classes
-Allows a measure of performance
-Can be a benchmark that creates competition
-It can be used to identify problems
Cons:
-Alienation: The problem with damage meters is that people will set a standard. The standard will usually be higher than what is usually required for that encounter because people want to be safe. People who does not reach that standard, but still able to produce the dps to complete the encounter will feel frustrated.
-Problem with the competition idea: If you see another class doing higher damage than you, then initially you would compare your play-style and his to see the difference. However, when you know his rotation, and the other player has given you all his tips, and you still perform lower dps than him in most fights, then you will start to lose motivation. You will start to think no matter what you do, you will not be as good as him. This creates frustration, and ultimately makes you hate the game
-The idea that damage meters will encourage people to improve. This is false. Damage meters only tell the player that they have room for improvement and does not motivate them to improve. The thing that encourages people to improve is either self-leadership or support from other people. However, from most communities I have seen, they do not support player improvement and just benched them. Most people do not have the self-motivation to learn their own class. Think of LoL.
I did not elaborate much on the Pros because I think they are pretty self-explanatory, or was already stated by the OP. I mainly just wanted to offer my opinions that damage is not a good measure of performance for a game like Tera. This doesn't mean I am against meters, i just think that there are better options besides damage.
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