In-Game Parser.

[Kazumac]

But see, thats the point. its all just numbers. You can make data fit your case at anytime but it doesn't mean its correct. Just like someone else stated, having that parser the way it is now will not help many players. You will have players just trying to maximize their numbers, even if it means playing their role incorrect because they want the output. This game does have the dps checks in the end game but teamwork should be more important than anything else.

And also, this game needs more of things that makes the community come together, not pit them against each other. Thats why parser is really only in PvP, because you are competing. In PvE, you should be helping each other more to obtain your goals. but whatever...let them add it. I say they put it on a trial period, add it temporarily just to see how it works. guarantee they remove it afterwards unless they add it in a why to be more helpful than damning.

A parser is not a sole consideration for proper play. But it is a meaningful metric for which we do not have available and that it is why it is being asked for.

As for your comment about parsers leading to improper play, most high end successful raid groups use them and well... I doubt we are arguing that they don't know how to play their jobs right?

People making judgement calls on uninformed half assumptions as we are forced to do today is at least equally damning to the community as a whole. Again I don't think we'll ever see eye to eye but I cannot in my right mind argue for an ignorant and uninformed player base.

There have been suggestions players can opt to share their data or not that are only applicable to preformed parties and I would be all for that to allow for both play styles. (this would not fix the divide)