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Can We Please Use the Correct Labels!?

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Ch4mpTW
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I am so sick and tired of people saying that they are a "DPS". And how anyone else who damages things is a DPS. NO! That is NOT what DPS means. A DPS is a damage per second. A person who applies damage per second is a "DD", or a damage dealer. I cringe daily, and every single time I hear or read someone talking about how good of a DPS they are. It sounds so ridiculous, and obnoxious. So many times I just wanna snap and be like, "No! Shut up! You're not a DPS! You're a damage dealer! DD my boy! DD!"

I guess I'm just gonna say screw it, and start calling myself a DoT or HoT. Since people want to label themselves as a DPS. :trollface:
Edited by Ch4mpTW on August 1, 2016 12:49PM
  • Voxicity
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    Does it really matter though?
  • drakhan2002_ESO
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    KaiVox22 wrote: »
    Does it really matter though?

    In the big picture, no...people won't change what they're used to.
  • Asata
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    It's kinda like PST. People use that in games that don't even have "tells" which makes no sense either. More sense than DPS certainly, but still improper.
  • EverHaunted
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    It's called metonymy.
  • Voxicity
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    I refer to a damage dealer as a DD but if they refer to themselves as a DPS I don't exactly lose sleep over it
  • milkbox
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    They are saying "Damage Provider Service".

    Tell yourself that, and maybe the voices will go away.

  • Vivecc
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    that sounds like a luxury problem for the bored ....
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  • jedtb16_ESO
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    KaiVox22 wrote: »
    Does it really matter though?

    apparently it does... at least to the op

    /thinks....first world problem or people with too much time on their hands?
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    You're also not an armored fighting vehicle with tracks and a large gun, just so we're clear on that.
    Edited by Rosveen on August 1, 2016 12:45PM
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  • Ch4mpTW
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    jedtb16_ESO wrote: »
    KaiVox22 wrote: »
    Does it really matter though?

    apparently it does... at least to the op

    /thinks....first world problem or people with too much time on their hands?

    I have been working on completing my Master Angler title recently... You tell me. :trollface:
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    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    jedtb16_ESO wrote: »
    KaiVox22 wrote: »
    Does it really matter though?

    apparently it does... at least to the op

    /thinks....first world problem or people with too much time on their hands?

    I have been working on completing my Master Angler title recently... You tell me. :trollface:

    Me too! How's your sanity doing?
  • Preyfar
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    As a damage dealer, I choose to identify as a "Sub-Orbital ION Cannon", not DPS or DD. So if you ever need to nuke the site from orbit... you know who to contact.
  • Knightpanther
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    Think im more damage per minute tbh
  • Vivecc
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    lies...sub- orbital means below - orbit
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  • Ch4mpTW
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    KaiVox22 wrote: »
    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    jedtb16_ESO wrote: »
    KaiVox22 wrote: »
    Does it really matter though?

    apparently it does... at least to the op

    /thinks....first world problem or people with too much time on their hands?

    I have been working on completing my Master Angler title recently... You tell me. :trollface:

    Me too! How's your sanity doing?

    Well, I have full-fledge conversations with my polar bear pet. And have found out that he's an ex-skooma addict. I don't know. I would say pretty good.
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    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    jedtb16_ESO wrote: »
    KaiVox22 wrote: »
    Does it really matter though?

    apparently it does... at least to the op

    /thinks....first world problem or people with too much time on their hands?

    I have been working on completing my Master Angler title recently... You tell me. :trollface:

    now that sir (or madam, hard to tell from name) is an entirely honourable pursuit...
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    What if I really identify as a Damage Per Second though?

    Ever considered that?
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    Djem wrote: »
    What if I really identify as a Damage Per Second though?

    Ever considered that?

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    DD is damage dealer with no statement on the timeframe...it can be all or nothing, so this abbrevation is VERY useless.
    DPS means Damage per second....and is only a measurement that can be equally all or nothing. (damage per Season)Useless too.
    D is simple damage with no virtually included value, so its ok

    ...go on ...:)
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    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    KaiVox22 wrote: »
    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    jedtb16_ESO wrote: »
    KaiVox22 wrote: »
    Does it really matter though?

    apparently it does... at least to the op

    /thinks....first world problem or people with too much time on their hands?

    I have been working on completing my Master Angler title recently... You tell me. :trollface:

    Me too! How's your sanity doing?

    Well, I have full-fledge conversations with my polar bear pet. And have found out that he's an ex-skooma addict. I don't know. I would say pretty good.

    Take a Nixad and have a conversation with that one - it is quite enjoyable to try to use her language. :smile:
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    Vivecc wrote: »
    D is simple damage with no virtually included value, so its ok

    Do people actually ever use that?

    Scratch what I said, from now on I'm referring to my role as simply the D. I bring the D to your Dungeons, people.
    Glarthir is crazy. Maybe harmless crazy, maybe not.

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    I identify as a DPS. Use the correct pronouns or I will be offended. Anyone who uses the wrong pronouns "DD" OFFENDS ME.

    It's very triggering. DPSogynist!!!


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    Edited by Valn on August 1, 2016 1:00PM
  • Ch4mpTW
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    Valn wrote: »
    I identify as a DPS. Use the correct pronouns or I will be offended. Anyone who uses the wrong pronouns "DD" OFFENDS ME.

    It's very triggering. DPSogynist!!!


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    Lmao.
  • imnotanother
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    When selecting a role through group finder, the damage option is labeled. "DPS."

    It is hard to be mad at players when, technically, they are using the game's proper term.
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  • I_killed_Vivec
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    I am a man, not a label.
  • BruhItsOver9000
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    Does it really matter though? It's damage :/.
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    KaiVox22 wrote: »
    Does it really matter though?

    In calling themselves a DPS they are attempting to convey a message of what role they're interested in. Considering OP seems to understand the message is they will be dealing damage it seems the message has been received clearly.

    Additionally, while understand OP and he is correct, I've refered to being a damage dealer as DPS because it's the general lingo I picked up from MMOs and it seems to be widespread and generally accepted term for the damage role.
    Edited by idk on August 1, 2016 1:31PM
  • DurzoBlint13
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    this has been discussed several times in the past and yet most people still use DPS when they mean DD. Once people get an idea in their heads, it is hard to replace with another one. I just say damage or healer or tank. I know what they mean but I do not like that everyone uses DPS either
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    You're not wrong, but if you go around trying to "correct" people who use common nomenclature, you're just going to seem difficult and socially stunted.
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  • Sneaky-Snurr
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    Ch4mpTW wrote: »
    I am so sick and tired of people saying that they are a "DPS". And how anyone else who damages things is a DPS. NO! That is NOT what DPS means. A DPS is a damage per second. A person who applies damage per second is a "DD", or a damage dealer. I cringe daily, and every single time I hear or read someone talking about how good of a DPS they are. It sounds so ridiculous, and obnoxious. So many times I just wanna snap and be like, "No! Shut up! You're not a DPS! You're a damage dealer! DD my boy! DD!"

    I guess I'm just gonna say screw it, and start calling myself a DoT or HoT. Since people want to label themselves as a DPS. :trollface:
    @Ch4mpTW I sense a person with an OCD in the community here. :)
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