Great post with lots of nice information
I have tested strawman a couple of times now and I don't get any higher dps than 630.
The last one is OP "lazy" build -
http://goo.gl/wsRPv
My rotation is GoDS4, FA 8, BB7, TS (dual wield), BA 7, and HoFS 6 as filler.
Just before BB 7 is landing I activate Volcanic Rage and Heroic Call.
Discipline/Formation are Mettle and Fortifying.
Test are in Def stance with Lumbering Hulk and no potions or something like that.
Gear are all T1 except Wolves boots and Wrists.
White Damage: 29%
Blodbath 7: 19%
Guard of Dancing Steel 4: 15%
Hail of Furious Strike: 13%
Feint Attack 9: 8%
Throat Slash: 5%
Feint Attack 8: 5%
Offhand Damage: 1%
Batter Aside 5: 1%
Is this what to expect from my gear?
I tried this build as well -
http://goo.gl/t8sZR4
This one gave me 575 in dps.