08-10-2005, 03:18 AM
To a first approximation, warriors get +1 DPS per 7 strength and their weapon; caster classes get +1 DPS per 3.5 +spell damage but no weapon.
Melee does better than that due to abilities that add extra attacks and from positve feedback (more damage give more rage hence permits more skills that do more damage each), less than that due to armour and active defences.
Casters do better than that through talents and equipment that reduce cast time, worse than that due to resistances, interrupts and casting delays.
I don't feel that the sky is falling for casters.
Melee does better than that due to abilities that add extra attacks and from positve feedback (more damage give more rage hence permits more skills that do more damage each), less than that due to armour and active defences.
Casters do better than that through talents and equipment that reduce cast time, worse than that due to resistances, interrupts and casting delays.
I don't feel that the sky is falling for casters.