Built-in Parsers

[Kacho_Nacho]

I do, however, respect your opinion and how you came to possess it. I merely disagree with it.

And I respect your opinion too! /big lalafell hug

Now, I've been thinking... I know, I know. That's dangerous.

But I wonder if Square Enix would be willing to introduce an in game parser, similar in design to what the OP suggested, for a three month trial period?

That way the devs can discern its impact on the game, both positively and negatively.
Afterwards, SE can either implement the parser permanently or disable it depending on what they discover.

Such a move on the part of Square Enix would certainly lay this frequent argument to rest.

[Miste]

But I wonder if Square Enix would be willing to introduce an in game parser, similar in design to what the OP suggested, for a three month trial period?

That way the devs can discern its impact on the game, both positively and negatively.
Afterwards, SE can either implement the parser permanently or disable it depending on what they discover.

Such a move on the part of Square Enix would certainly lay this frequent argument to rest.

This is a very good idea and I've also mentioned it before in past threads like this.

Simple fact is none of us knows if an official parser would make the game's community better, worse, or simply the exact same as it is now. The only way to see what will happen is for SE to try it and analyze the difference.

[Kacho_Nacho]

This is a very good idea and I've also mentioned it before in past threads like this.

Simple fact is none of us knows if an official parser would make the game's community better, worse, or simply the exact same as it is now. The only way to see what will happen is for SE to try it and analyze the difference.

*nods*

It's apparent both sides hold their beliefs strongly and even polite discussions regarding parsers degenerate into heated arguments along with some trolling. So, that's why a 90 day trial period would be a good thing.

Personally, I would love to see this whole topic laid to rest, once and for all. What say you, S.E.?

[Dualgunner]

And I respect your opinion too! /big lalafell hug

Now, I've been thinking... I know, I know. That's dangerous.

But I wonder if Square Enix would be willing to introduce an in game parser, similar in design to what the OP suggested, for a three month trial period?

That way the devs can discern its impact on the game, both positively and negatively.
Afterwards, SE can either implement the parser permanently or disable it depending on what they discover.

Such a move on the part of Square Enix would certainly lay this frequent argument to rest.

I think that would be a great idea as well.

[Lazaruz]

With that said. I'll be taking my leave of this thread, as my words are most deffinetely falling on deaf ears that wont be pleased untill they have their way, regardless of whatever negative effects it could have on the playerbase. But if SE ever does cave to the complaints of people who as far as I'm concerned should consider themselves lucky even ACT was granted a grey area when it comes to being within or against ToS, expect me to be there and say I told you so when the community takes a turn for the worst.

[Awha]

Will be honest did not bother to read the whole thread, but I highly doubt SE will ever add an ingame parser, now if you toss it up on the mogstation and charge for it you might catch their eye. All jokes aside why does SE even need to add one? Just use ACT, and if you are on console while it sucks ask a friend or raid mate to track your numbers. Since we all know SE is stubborn and once they formulated a reason not to do something they rarely ever change their mind, especially when it comes to the so called integrity of the game.

I do not think an ingame parser would effect anything, but hell what do I know I still ask for them to bring pvp chat back, but clearly SE knows best.

[Kyuuen]

Speaking in terms of other MMO's there's not many; if any, that actually have a built in parser, not even WoW. You can argue till you're blue in the face that it's unfair to console players, but consoles have never been known to have mods for m/any game. An in-game parser; in my honest opinion, is not needed. Plenty of people; day in and day out, clear content without needing a built-in in-game parser.

[Taika]

An in-game parser; in my honest opinion, is not needed. Plenty of people; day in and day out, clear content without needing a built-in in-game parser.

So many people in this thread explaining how you don't need a parser to clear content without having cleared any of it themselves to people who actually have.

(Of course I might be wrong and these people would just happen to all have none of their Savage / extreme kills logged, feel free to correct me if that's the case!)

[heynowjose]

i just want a parser for myself. a way to see how my dps is in any given fight (not the bs thing we have now )

[Rawrz]

i just want a parser for myself. a way to see how my dps is in any given fight (not the bs thing we have now )

Had the same thought for 3 Years and finally saved up enough to get my hubby and myself a budget gaming computer each. ~$900. ;-; Best decision ever.