The Real Problem with Parsers

[Clarkamite]

Okay, so it's basically just so you know where a specific problem may happen, for example, if they strangely popped a CD just before a phase where they wouldn't be able to really use it to its full extent (for example, boss goes invulnerable and they're only 5 sec into their cooldowns)?

I suppose that would be a benefit but I believe Sleigh was more or less implying that the parser would be able to show you more accurately specific points in time where your numbers dip and why. I stated this like 30 pages ago or something along those lines how having a parser available to me at all times would allow me to really get a feel for certain phases and where I stand. I suppose if a parse could be designed such that it would show me a timeline, as you called it, that might be worthwhile but even if that was possible I would still much rather have access to it in real time.

Seeing a graph or a timeline of my numbers and cooldown usage after a wipe or a clear doesn't really carry the same weight as in real time. In real time I can start to notice a trend and immediately fix it. After a wipe I can only see that there was an issue and can only hope to rectify in the future.

Interesting how I leave this thread every couple of days only to see it grow and expand to new arguments. Last time I was checking this thread it seemed like the argument was parsing was bad because of the animosity it could spread. Now it seems as though the argument has shifted from that to, why do you need to see your numbers right away?

Not saying anything other than I'm noticing a trend. The longer this conversation goes on, the more it seems to be leaning towards the side of adding in an official parsing tool for the game. Either the people devoutly against parsing aren't as strong in their convictions enough to continue to have a discussion on the matter or they're changing their stance.