Parsers and Problems

[LaylaTsarra]

which allows us filter by DMG dealt at the end of the match.

At the end of the content wouldn't bother me although that could still be embarrassing to friends who aren't performing at a high damage level. It's the ability to do it during the match that really bothers me.

It's a game and whether we like it or not everyone isn't going to perform to an optimum level to satisfy some. That should be no reason for them not to be able to queue for DF and play and have to be at the mercy of others as to whether or not they are vote kicked or trash talked. There is too much room for abuse in my view and I don't believe a mechanism for excluding others should be an official part of the game.

Let people see what their damage is on a personal level so they can compare it to an official average as well as high numbers for their class so they can take steps to improve. I'm all for that but not as a mechanism for abuse which I do believe will happen. It will only turn people off who will eventually quit the game.

[Sapphic]

It's a game and whether we like it or not everyone isn't going to perform to an optimum level to satisfy some. That should be no reason for them not to be able to queue for DF and play and have to be at the mercy of others as to whether or not they are vote kicked or trash talked.

If you think players arent already being kicked for low performance without official parsers then you are deluding yourself. Main difference having parser support will show those who get kicked, why they got kicked. Most of the time it is pretty obvious, just watch a casters rotation, melee watch their buffs and debuffs. aka, MNK not using fists of fire even when told numerous times. DRG not using heavy thrust, dots etc.

eg without parser:
Myself and another Monk in DF. I'm averaging 1200 DPS. The other MNK is averaging 350, tank is averaging 500 dps. But due to my DPS and tanks things die fast so the other MNK thinks hes fine. Also is not receptive to any tips due to them thinking they are doing good.

With official parser support that MNK will see that they are MASSIVELY behind me and even behind the tank DPS wise. Any sane, rational person will realise they are doing something wrong, and hopefully start to look at their gameplay. I would happily give tips in that scenario because there would be proof that they need advice.

Also no-one cares outside of savage if players are not optimal. If they are playing at least at a level to clear the content and not be carried by everyone else (aka a massive disparity like I highlighted prior). Then it will be ignored. The problems are when content is NOT being cleared.

Withholding an important tool. yes, it is important due to the enrage DPS checks in end game. Because a small number MAY abuse it is selfish towards the majority. Also, if they added official parser support it won't suddenly stop players being able to report abusive players just like now. So, if someone is abusive, use the system and report them.