Many people don't understand that the STF apparently is non-negotiable. If this offical forum was never made then the STF and GMs would still be around.
You are not saying anything we didn't know before-- the main purpose of these threads is to raise awareness.
Not really. 2.8k online players right now. I can understand why FFXI is too old. It really needs a party finder because most of time when players read /yell messages they have no idea what the requirements are. Either you be a lonewolf or in a social/endgame linkshell with others.
I highly doubt this game can accommodate a PT finder feature, let alone allocate resources towards that. I do believe they tried to add something akin to what you mentioned though, it should be under 'Party' in the main menu and don't think most are using it.
FFXIV is here. Even though, there are bots and RMTs too but they won't impact on your experience at all.
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I won't touch your thread.