If parsing is needed to clear challenging content then why is it not in the game?

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However, as to your second point for individual benefit, it depends on what you mean by PUG environment. If you mean any and all PUG environments then I completely disagree. If you mean dungeons and 24 mans then I absolutely agree that they have no benefit. However, joining a PF group for Zurvan EX today would be considered a PUG environment and if DPS checks aren't being met, the individual using a parser can determine if they are the ones not completing the mechanics...

Yeah, hence my first sentence-

Parsers are indeed a useful tool to be used for either yourself or a group doing the same.

While, yeah, party finder falls under "Pick Up Group", there's also a separate mentality, and usually far more prep that goes into those... so I wouldn't class party finder under QUITE the same lens... it's more kinda in-between full on randos and a static. I still do prefer the idea of a personal only parser being implemented, at least for the ps4 users at the very least, though. Not having information is more harmful than not.

Unfortunately you're absolutely right that people enjoy the feeling of superiority; however, I would argue a jackass doesn't need a parser to be an jackass and inclusion of an in-game parser would not necessitate changing the ToS in regards to harassment.

Indeed, but there's just that threat of it spreading once that behavior is either
A) "Encouraged" by SE with "official" implementation
B) "Supported" by "facts"
C) Readily available

people are people and people suck, after all. if not a parser, they'll find something else to attack people for, it's just something that should at least be considered. too many people here laugh it off as nonsense. yet as someone stated before, even if sarcastic...

I report poor DPS.

Only become easier to do, and more prevalent