2/22/2012 -> Can we get an update on where the Combat Log is?

This is EXACTLY how it should work in and nighmare modes. Again, you don't enjoy the competetiveness of the activity...nightmare modes are not for you. You have normal modes where players that share your game style can play together....this is EXACTLY why thery have 3 difficulty modes.

And what's wrong with that, IMHO I payed the same $60 for the game you did so I should be able to enjoy all the content too. Preferably without all the drama that surrounds "proper" specs and gear that will inevitably occur as a result of combat logs and elitist behavior.

All this good vs bad discussion is retarded. Instead of excludind people based on what you perceive to be their inadequacies why don't you try offering advice to help them improve their game play.

As for PvP I have no opinion on the usefulness of combat log.

-nods-

I agree. And yes, there really is nothing detrimental to not having logs for the game. When you're debating adding truly optional components, a big part of that discussion must be will it truly be beneficial to the game and the effects it has on the game. By not having logs, the game has an element of uncertainty and some unknowns that actually enhance the overall game. Not knowing exactly what the numbers are is not a bad thing. If the game can function and the players can complete the content without them, no harm done. If they add them, and then have to change the way the develop content or the way players use those tools to discriminate against others..etc, the bad outweighs the good, then it's best not to put it in.

Until I see some major deficiency in the game for not having one, I'll argue to keep them out.

Actually it does effect the game. In the way players treat one another and in the way content is designed and how certain classes become FOTM more often. Like I said, the game functions perfectly well without logs, however, some players do not function well without them. There's a big difference. The game will work with or without them.

major deficiency - no theorycrafting

major deficiency - no theorycrafting

You can do that with the numbers that are provided now, theory craft. With the acutally output it's really no longer theory...removes the mystery. That's not really a deficiency for the game, it's a deficiency for some players.

So, am I supposed to miss out on the opportunity to play an instance because I don't want to use logs? Did BW say on their conditions,
"Only leet theorycrafters will be able to access the whole game, everyone else, just keep killing 10 boars"

No, that is not EXACTLY how the game is supposed to be played. I should be able to play the game using the tools provided. If the tools allow me to play in all parts of the game then fine.

But you want harder bosses that you aren't good enough to face, so you also want the dps meters to tell you what you are doing wrong. Rather than L2P, you want a nice little app to hold your hand through the whole thing.
You want to introduce a factor to the game that does nothing but make the game a worse experience for those of us that like to L2P.