DKP Log Parser
DKP Log Parser (DKPLP) is a tool designed to help administrate time-based and/or event-based DKP reward system in conjunction with EQDKP (or any other DKP software implementing a required interface). The tool is configurable to be compatible with any game that produces any kind of log. There are currently predefined pattern sets for EverQuest, EverQuest2 and World of Warcraft (with CT RaidTracker). If you are playing another game then you can either write new patterns for it yourself, or ask the the forum (be sure to include a sample log though).
DKP Log Parser's goal is to reduce the administrative overhead of running complex DKP reward system, by parsing the logs, calculating the DKP per person and sending the results (the loot, raids, participants and DKP) directly to EQDKP (or other DKP software). It's widely configurable, allowing it to be used by the many variations of zero-sum and time-based DKP around.
Overview of how DKP Log Parser is used
DKP Log Parser is a software program run on a user's desktop (Windows or Unix). It reads in the contents of a game log once a raid has been completed, parses all the information and displays the data for administrators to edit. Once happy with the information, the administrator uploads the data from their PC to the DKP Log Parser plugin on an EQDKP webserver (or any other server implementing the required DKPLP interface), where it can be viewed by all members of the DKP system.
