In competition with myself: a request for PERSONAL parsers

[Kohdo]

So install a parser. I believe as long as you aren't harassing people about their DPS numbers, devs have a "don't ask, don't tell" approach.

[ovIm]

So install a parser. I believe as long as you aren't harassing people about their DPS numbers, devs have a "don't ask, don't tell" approach.

That does nothing for PS4 players, who can not install a parser on their system. They have no way of gauging their damage in a fight.

[Awha]

That does nothing for PS4 players, who can not install a parser on their system. They have no way of gauging their damage in a fight.

While cold, it would be easier and quicker to simply save up and buy or build a gaming PC than wait on SE to do anything parser related.

[ovIm]

While cold, it would be easier and quicker to simply save up and buy or build a gaming PC than wait on SE to do anything parser related.

I dont think we, as a community, should not consider this a solution. That solution would also mean not only purchasing a pc, but also repurchasing the FFXIV License. No one should have to do that.
(And no, I play on PC, but I have PS4 players in my static and among my friends.)

[Awha]

Snip . . .

Never used the word 'you' so your last part does not make much sense.

SE feels that lack of official parser is a benefit for the community. Also if I was a betting man pretty sure those that use or desire the use of a parser are in the minority. As I said it is cold, but it simply a lot easier for people to save up and buy or build a gaming PC than expect SE to do anything official regarding parser. I mean look at any interview damage meters are brought up, they shoot that question down in seconds and move on to the next one.

Would it be nice for those that want it? Sure. Hell it would be nice if I could mail gil and items between my own characters on a server. I am sure other people have things that they would like to do in the game that are not possible because of SE's mindset.

Either way people have options if they want to use or have use of a parser. Download, become friends with someone that has one and bug them, or save up and buy or build a gaming PC. All those options are far more practical then expecting SE to do anything regarding a parser of anytime on a official scale. End of the day let us just chalk it up to one of those console limitations. Maybe when PS5 hit they will add a personal parser.

[ovIm]

Never used the word 'you' so your last part does not make much sense.

Im sorry if that came out wrong, and I did not want to imply you saying anything here. This was merely me stating that this is my opinion as someone that plays on PC, nothing more and nothing less .

There is also fflogs.

fflogs only works if a PS4 player plays with someone who plays on PC and uploads the logs for them.

[Sunako]

That does nothing for PS4 players, who can not install a parser on their system. They have no way of gauging their damage in a fight.

There is also fflogs.