2011-11-12, 11:34 AM
Mobility matters not so much for defense as for DPM.
Joe's calculations assume targets stay conveniently in range, and (in the case of mobbing) are instantly replaced when dead.
In practical training scenarios, you spend at least some of your time chasing and grouping targets. If you can do that quickly and efficiently, your total DPM - and hence exp/min - go up. If you are short range, walk slow and can't push or pull - like 3rd job warriors - you are at a big disadvantage compared to another job with the same theoretical DPM but more speed, range, or kb moves.
In bossing scenarios, the ability to avoid getting knocked back or down when hit (either through avoiding getting hit or through a stance effect keeping you in place even when hit) again affects your DPM. If you have to spend half your zrun getting back to a platform from which you can hit the top arms... yeah.
Balance isn't just about adding up skill %'s and making them all come out the same.
Joe's calculations assume targets stay conveniently in range, and (in the case of mobbing) are instantly replaced when dead.
In practical training scenarios, you spend at least some of your time chasing and grouping targets. If you can do that quickly and efficiently, your total DPM - and hence exp/min - go up. If you are short range, walk slow and can't push or pull - like 3rd job warriors - you are at a big disadvantage compared to another job with the same theoretical DPM but more speed, range, or kb moves.
In bossing scenarios, the ability to avoid getting knocked back or down when hit (either through avoiding getting hit or through a stance effect keeping you in place even when hit) again affects your DPM. If you have to spend half your zrun getting back to a platform from which you can hit the top arms... yeah.
Balance isn't just about adding up skill %'s and making them all come out the same.