Background: I don't use a damage meter, but I do use Omen.
My question relates to threat and damage, obviously. I am consistently very high on the threat meters in the big 25-man fights. I feign of course to drop threat, but typically climb right back up to near the top. But, when damage meters get posted at the end of the evening, I often end up in the 5-10 range on the list.
So, what gives?
I'm not concerned about topping the damage list. That's not the point of my question. I realy could care less; it's the raid objectives that are important to me. But, I'm just curious if there's a reason that my threat seems to outpace damage. My understanding is threat is based on damage done (and talents/abilities). So, if I'm consistently pushing the threat meter, shouldn't my damage also be near the top?
I have heard that damage meters can be unreliable, and that they give different information for different users. I had this experience the other night. We were doing Gruul (missed him by 4%, D'oh!)...on one meter I was on top and on another I was like 5th. Seemed odd. We have a lock and rogue that are usually at/near the top (not that unexpected and they're the ones posting meters at the end), but I'm just curious if I'm not understanding something about threat and damage.
Thanks,
Az