That's the problem I have with this whole ordeal
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If the feature does end up being cross server, it is possible you could meet people you actually enjoy playing with. And if they do make it so players can apply for server transfers in the future, maybe it will help people come together even more than just for 1 dungeon run or something.
I don't see why you are so against this. Why would you want to force people to wait around for hours for parties when people have lives outside of this game? Is it just because you want everyone on your server online to not have parties so they would maybe play with you instead? lol
To me, forcing players to be unable to do content for long periods of time is more of a community killer than a content finder ever could be. If people cannot enjoy the game, then they won't play the game, and thus no one will be able to party together because there will be no community.
I mostly do not have troubles now getting parties together due to my linkshell, but I know lots of players do have this problem. The server merge will help, but a cross-server content finder would also do wonders to help players that want to play, but maybe do not have a linkshell or know anyone because they are new, or can't seem to get into shout parties.
A content finder is simply a better way for solo players to experience parts of the game that they may not otherwise see. Perhaps they are a new MMORPG player and have no friends they are starting with (we were all there once), or maybe they just prefer a no-commitment style of playing and is willing to settle for pick up groups constantly. Or, perhaps they are raiders and have a linkshell but want something to do between events. There is literally no reason not to want it unless your goal is to prevent other people from playing the game how they want.
I personally dont agree with everything roiken posts but in this 1 I disagree with cross server particiption. Now I wouldnt mind this for same world/server but sorry cross server is a big no no. The issue here isnt that we need a cross world finder, the issue at hand is that there isnt enough players to play with at times. Now from what I understood this server merger would take care of this issue. Now if the server mergers dont help with this problem than (more than likely we all already new) there is a bigger issue that needs to be addressed. Unfortunatly (key word Hopefully) all the issue will be addressed come 2.0, but until then my suggestion is wait and do what you can with the server mergers.