*blush* Sorry for the goof on the title.
I don’t want this to turn in to a flame or anything. I just wanted to discuss Log Parser spamming; I was interested on how others felt about. Please share your own option.
Recently I have been seeing Log Parsers in Party’s. I have to say it’s well written. It display’s each person’s damage output in order from highest to lowest in /gsay. I myself would be interested in using them in solo applications to test different techniques, or type’s of HO perhaps in a party.
However when I see them used it really scares me. I have to make a reference to another game which is a sin, that game is FFXI. This also may apply in other MMOS. In FFXI you had to be the best of the best. If you didn’t spend months crafting and farming for just one item out of many you were not welcome in a party. When I see the parser spam displayed in a party I feel as if were graded each round and things might turn out that way in this game.
I see small arguments break out on how such and such should upgrade this item slot. I feel as if history is going to repeat it’s self. As of right now my gear is all orange with the expectation of two items which are white. One current white item I have is the best on the market thus far. As for the other, I saw something better going for 8gp. Sure I have plenty of money but for the small stat increase it’s not worth it to me. When they adjust the markup on that item correctly then I may think about it but may decide still not to get it.. I just really think it would be a waste.
However with the parsers spamming every fight, I see an increase of party stress and arguing soon that may become an issue. I’m just waiting to hear “Why is this item white Knightstorm?”. Also when parsers are running I noticed players compete for the highest DPS trying to be number 1 on the list. Then brag about it and such. That’s fine and all but as a tank I can’t keep hate if you’re spamming fire balls and what not. I think the Parser was created for testing different skills and HO’s and for efficiency. Not to compete with others and have the Priest waste all mana healing you.
Well, that’s pretty much it. I’m a Paladin, this is not a concern for me at this time, however when the time comes I want to play something else…. What could the parser make this game become?
Your thoughts?
Edited, Wed Jan 12 23:59:35 2005 by toxicmoon