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<blockquote data-quote="guachi" data-source="post: 7236028" data-attributes="member: 6785802"><p>I used two examples (goblins and a random monster with 93 HP) that shows that DPR alone, like you assert, is not a better judge of actual effectiveness. My calculations match exactly with reality. I have yet to see you use any math of any kind to make your point.</p><p></p><p>I'll repeat this example again with a little more information:</p><p>40 damage per attack. 1 attack per round. Always hits.</p><p>16 damage per attack. 2 attacks per round. Always hits.</p><p>93 HP target.</p><p></p><p>You claim that because 40 > 16x2 that the first one is better.</p><p>My math shows that, if you account for overkill damage, they both have exactly the same DPR, 31.</p><p>Reality shows that they both kill the creature in 3 rounds for an average DPR of (drum roll) 31.</p><p></p><p>It's almost as if my formula has some value and matches with reality. Almost. as. if.</p><p></p><p>I'm also still waiting for any support that DPR alone is all you need in telling me what form of attack is better at killing a goblin. You've made an assertion. Show some math to back it up. If DPR alone is better, surely you can show me how using -5/+10 gets the goblin dead faster. (it doesn't but I think that was your original belief / premise. It's probably best to let you answer for yourself though...)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="guachi, post: 7236028, member: 6785802"] I used two examples (goblins and a random monster with 93 HP) that shows that DPR alone, like you assert, is not a better judge of actual effectiveness. My calculations match exactly with reality. I have yet to see you use any math of any kind to make your point. I'll repeat this example again with a little more information: 40 damage per attack. 1 attack per round. Always hits. 16 damage per attack. 2 attacks per round. Always hits. 93 HP target. You claim that because 40 > 16x2 that the first one is better. My math shows that, if you account for overkill damage, they both have exactly the same DPR, 31. Reality shows that they both kill the creature in 3 rounds for an average DPR of (drum roll) 31. It's almost as if my formula has some value and matches with reality. Almost. as. if. I'm also still waiting for any support that DPR alone is all you need in telling me what form of attack is better at killing a goblin. You've made an assertion. Show some math to back it up. If DPR alone is better, surely you can show me how using -5/+10 gets the goblin dead faster. (it doesn't but I think that was your original belief / premise. It's probably best to let you answer for yourself though...) [/QUOTE]
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