Quote Originally Posted by Tonkra View Post
Because you arent supposed to look into the gaming code / damage numbers of others.
Actually, the game itself explicitly offers us this data in the combat tab.

Quote Originally Posted by Tonkra View Post
And i dont even get why players need it. Are you guys so damn bad at the game that you need extra damage metres like that to display yourself if you are bad at your damn rotation and equipment?
The impact of certain niche optimizations can be hard to determine without access to data. The game actually provides the data itself; Parsing is simply a way of taking that already available data and formatting it in a more human-friendly way, hence YoshiP's various statements comparing parsing to using Excel.

Additionally, for newer players it can be difficult to get a clear gauge on exactly how well you are performing in comparison to more experienced players. Parsing can help you assess yourself, and focus on areas where your play can be improved. It's also a way for players to share fight-specific execution without having to record / upload every single pull; If you wanted to see how a high-end Black Mage optimizes around a certain movement heavy mechanic, you can simply review their log timeline and see exactly how they're playing.

Quote Originally Posted by Tonkra View Post
Just play the damn game and not the gaming code and numbers. Enjoy it for what it is, and dont try to change it.
Sorry, but its pathetic. If you want to work with numbers all day long you guys can do my job, i am working with numbers and Excel sheets all day long..
I have zero doubt you are more toxic than most of the hypothetical people you are insulting in this post. Putting people down for putting effort into something they enjoy is really gross.