The Real Problem with Parsers

[Malevicton]

However, a personal parser allows for one to be able to see their own output but allows SE to maintain their (actual) current stance that they know people use them but shouldn't bring them up.

But their position is that people shouldn't be bringing them up because it's 3rd party software, not because bringing up dps is just inherently bad. Harassing people would still be against ToS.

But you're right. Hiding your DPS isn't an option if someone already has a parser.

So then, why are party parsers needed? A personal parser gives you information about yourself and presumably will use less resources than a full party one, making it easier to fit in for PS3 players. What more relevant information will a party parser give you that a personal one won't?

This game's mechanics require coordination. Like it or not, when you're doing group content you aren't really 4/8 individuals who happen to be in the same place. You're 1 group that's comprised of 4/8 pieces, which is an important distinction. There are many times where it's helpful to know what you're group is up to.

No, I'm going to argue like I have countless times that scale of potential abuse is important. The objective benefits of making a premade outweigh the detriments.

As myself and others have said, we don't really need to guess. Parsers have been a thing in many MMOs. Their abuse is pretty rare.