Would you like an in-game parser?

[Pastel_Orchid]

I would like one just for myself. I don't really care about others, I just want to get better and feel like it would help me.

[Krissey]

Today I learned I can auto attack my way through dungeons and watch Hulu/Netflix and nobody should be able to get mad at me. And when I say dungeons I mean literally any content because DPS checks don't matter and I'm entitled to be carried. Well I'm done trying, there's literally no need to. Without parsers and because this community will for sure protect my feelings because we don't have one I'm just going to never press any buttons or get out of any mechanics because it clearly doesn't matter. Freedom for all to do as they please!

[MeiUshu]

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Not sure whete you see your attitude described requires a parser???

[Krissey]

Not sure whete you see your attitude described requires a parser???

Well even if you had one you can't vote kick me because that's harassment. How dare you challenge me. I pay my 15$ a month and if I want to only auto attack because it's good enough to beat the content then I'm entitled to. Stop using your numbers to oppress me. I'm the victim here.

[MeiUshu]

Well even if you had one you can't vote kick me because that's harassment. How dare you challenge me. I pay my 15$ a month and if I want to only auto attack because it's good enough to beat the content then I'm entitled to. Stop using your numbers to oppress me. I'm the victim here.

I would challenge you in vk thread in this one you kind of off topic but suits you open for all to see.

[Cnidarian]

Well even if you had one you can't vote kick me because that's harassment. How dare you challenge me. I pay my 15$ a month and if I want to only auto attack because it's good enough to beat the content then I'm entitled to. Stop using your numbers to oppress me. I'm the victim here.

Actually, I can. That falls under "different playstyles" and the LGM has gone on record that different playstyles is a legitimate reason for using a vote kick. In fact, the LGM is also on record stating that the reasons listed in game when initiating a vote kick are not all inclusive and you can kick people for reasons other than those listed. You also don't need a parses to know when someone is playing poorly, you can easily tell by what abilities and buffs they use as well as how they move in game. If I see a MNK just chilling behind a target, I know they aren't playing well because they are not hitting any positionals. I can look at a cast bar to see when a SMN is just spamming Ruin and can look at a mob's health bar to see the lack of dots. There are many ways to tell when someone isn't playing properly without the use of a parser. It just requires you to learn how each job works and what their rotations/priorities are when doing combat.

Back on topic:

I feel the need to point this out again as people are starting to expect something that they will not get.

If SE ever did decide to add a parser to this game, it wouldn't be a true parser. It would most likely only be a meter that shows how much dps or total damage you have done. Those expecting something similar to ACT or for those who play WoW, Skada/Recount, you are only asking yourself to be let down. I say this because look at everything we currently have in game and compare it to 2.0. How many things have been added that are as elaborate as the tools I just mentioned? You're not going to be able to pull the same data and research it like you can using other tools.

I only bring this up because I'm tired of seeing people who are pro parser using unrealistic examples of why a parser would be good. While yes, programs like ACT can indeed do the things you use in your arguments as why a parser would be good, you need to keep in mind what we are most likely to get and stage your arguments using those guidelines.

[Rawrz]

People complain that adding in a parser will cause toxicity and will knit pick each other's dps, but why not choose the personal parser option? I mean it would be part of your hud, so you could even hide it. "Because people will ask for my numbers or others and cause harassment and exclusion." Parsers ALREADY exist. If they want your numbers, they have them.

Some people use macros, some don't. Tools help some, but not everyone.

[MeiUshu]

I always agreed with that. But shows only your numbers to you and not the others. I agree totally

[Kaurie]

People complain that adding in a parser will cause toxicity and will knit pick each other's dps, but why not choose the personal parser option? I mean it would be part of your hud, so you could even hide it. "Because people will ask for my numbers or others and cause harassment and exclusion." Parsers ALREADY exist. If they want your numbers, they have them.

Some people use macros, some don't. Tools help some, but not everyone.

I don't want a personal parser, because I feel that it won't address the actual problem. The problem is that people are unaware that their damage is below average. Providing them with a DPS number with no comparable values will do nothing to change that.

[MeiUshu]

I don't want a personal parser, because I feel that it won't address the actual problem. The problem is that people are unaware that their damage is below average. Providing them with a DPS numbers with no comparable values will do nothing to change that.

So admitedly you want a parser to judge the rest right?snd call them out on it? Exactly the reason why parser should not be added to the game until people grow up