The action MMO TERA has been without a DPS meter for over 2 years, effectively since its release. A player-made program has now appeared in the official forum that may well put an end to this era of innocence. However, players are still unclear about where this will lead and whether it is an illegal tool.
While there have been previous attempts to record and display the damage of individual players, this tool is noticeably different from the others: it is more accessible than ever and seems to be very reliable based on the initial tests.
DPS Meter Download for TERA: Legal or Illegal?
At TERA Today, one of the largest fan sites on the web, many players are currently rushing to download the DPS meter.
The programmer assures that he does not modify the TERA client in any way, but only refers to network data. The former would be illegal and would violate TERA’s guidelines.
Since the community is encountering a mass-market tool of this kind for the first time, players have rightly shown skepticism and have called on the officials at Gameforge for a statement. This promptly came from Community Manager anemsalok:
It is tolerated, but use is at your own risk*, as long as it’s only “reading” and does not affect the gaming experience, it is fine.
*To avoid misunderstandings, this means that if the program you use contains a virus or similar, we are not responsible.
The tool is tolerated, but I want to reiterate at this point: we cannot guarantee that using the tool will not cause viruses or similar malware to enter your computers. The file is currently virus-free, but of course, there is no lifetime guarantee. After all, it is not an official program.
Some love it, others hate it.
Thus, endless arguments about DMG and DPS meters from the last 10 years in all kinds of MMOs can be summed up. But why? On one hand, such a tool is naturally practical for maximizing one’s abilities, boosting motivation through records. On the other hand, it divides the community, as there are separations, classifications, and players with supposedly “poor performance” are more often excluded from group searches.
Such discussions have also been taking place in the TERA forums for a few days now.
Dawid says: I still remember the first attempts at DMG meters in TERA during the beta. They were not really usable: for example, attempts were made to read the numbers from the combat log based on images. The results were very inaccurate and only referred to one’s own character.
This tool changes a lot, provided it spreads further and becomes the standard. Because it is incredibly easy to use and delivers credible data for the entire group via an HTML document. Especially in TERA, it could have a significant impact, as the community has not really been able to access data like this before.
- The community is usually quite progress-oriented in endgame content, elite groups abound. It is quite possible that the gap will widen even more. Players who do less damage or prefer a more casual approach might face problems. However, it is also an opportunity for players who have previously been judged only on their equipment and not on their skills.
- While TERA occasionally requires large damage spikes, the action combat system presents fights somewhat differently than traditional tab-targeting MMORPGs. The combat dynamics are much more fluid, and even with the bosses, it feels like each encounter is different, despite the same mechanics. In TERA, it is very important to approach attacks strategically, occasionally holding back damage. Some may lose sight of the boss fight and lead the groups to wipe.
- For classes like the warrior, who are often included for their support abilities, it could become tight if teammates focus only on damage output. However, they also benefit more if classes scale their damage.
- TERA offers some challenges and special titles when high damage is dealt within a certain time. Such a tool motivates and can genuinely help players to exceed their limits. Some users in the forum have already reported “improved performance.”
What do you think of the DPS meter that has surfaced in TERA? Are you generally against such tools or do they represent a significant benefit?
Source and reference for the download of the DPS tool: Gameforge.com – Official TERA Forum.
