Parsing is the process of extracting meaning from text. In Final Fantasy XIV, this is done through the use of a parser, which is a software application used to read and interpret text. The parser can be used to create and interpret quests, battle encounters, and other text content. The parser is used in two ways: by the player and by the game itself. The player uses the parser to create quests, while the game uses the parser to interpret quests and battle encounters. Theparser was first introduced in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. Since then, it has been updated multiple times with new features and bug fixes.