5 reasons why PS4 players need a parser in game

[ThirdChild_ZKI]

Might be wrong, but I don't think anyone's claiming that having a parser means that you no longer need to learn mechanics, a rotation, or how to coordinate with your group. A parser simply gives you a number, and from that number you can tell if you're on the low or the high side. If you're on the low side, you can then go "well, I must be on the low side for a reason, let me examine what I did in the fight and where I can improve". Then you test your theory on how you can do better and if the number goes higher then you've improved. Without knowing that the number was low in the first place you might never have realized it was an issue and continued on doing what you were doing before.

No one said that, but the general idea has been "You NEED a parser to be able to do better!" when that's far from true. Otherwise every PS4 player is subpar by default, right?

Honestly, I'll take the guy that puts up decent (as in good, but not absolute best) numbers and performs mechanics properly, maintains some grace under pressure (I really can't stand when people are quick to panic, but in fairness, I know I'm simply less prone to panic), and is more concerned with strong teamwork over the guy with one eye on his parser, asking about his parse during the fight, and taking unnecessary risks all in the name of his bloody parse. Like seriously, a super high parse means nothing if you don't clear or complicate things for the rest of the team.

[akaneakki]

Like seriously, a super high parse means nothing if you don't clear or complicate things for the rest of the team.

I just hope you realized everything you said so far, actually is againt's what you just said.

[SpookyGhost]

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It doesn't need to be either/or. Also most people check their parse at the end of an encounter or after a wipe, sometimes they'll glance over to see where they're at but no one's eyes are glued to their parser. Everyone that wants their number to go higher knows that you do 0 damage when you're dead, I think you're being a bit hyperbolic here.

Also you don't NEED a parser to do better - there are many aspects you can improve on that a parser won't help you with. However, if you want to improve your DPS contribution then a parser is a very useful tool for doing so as it lets you know where you are and (after adjustments) how much you've improved.