LFG gripe

Yes, the LFG system has been improved. No, it isn't where it should be. One of my major gripes about it is how you can't put in auto-translate text, or copy/paste from it. This creates a language barrier between the different language communities in the game, since I have no idea what someone is LFG for unless they write it in English. And while you're at it, give us multiple options for "Preferred Class", since some of us can fill multiple roles and is willing to do so.

I think the bigger problem is that few people actually use it. Sure those things are issues, however if no one uses the system then it really doesn't matter.

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Originally Posted by jwang

Yes, the LFG system has been improved. No, it isn't where it should be. One of my major gripes about it is how you can't put in auto-translate text, or copy/paste from it. This creates a language barrier between the different language communities in the game, since I have no idea what someone is LFG for unless they write it in English. And while you're at it, give us multiple options for "Preferred Class", since some of us can fill multiple roles and is willing to do so.

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You can select multiple preferred classes.

I agree that the addition of auto translate in the comments box would be handy.

Arcell has a point that not enough people use it, its not as transparent as the system used in FF11, they could do with splitting the function and having Seeking for Party and Search as different options in the menu.

We can set multiple preferred classes now I think. Give it a try.

The lack of auto-translate is a problem though. I agree. Currently shouting does have that intrinsic advantage over the Search system.

EDIT: Ah! Jinko, we posted the exact same thing!

I don't even care about auto translate right now. I just wish people would actually use it. I have LFP for hours just to go to UL'dah and see multiple parties shouting for members in my level range. I have also been in parties where the leader stood in Ul'dah shouting for long time until I decided to do /who and find members for the party.

While auto translate would be a great addition, it still won't get the current players to use it before and during their UL'dah shouts.

The player search would work fine if people used it, but most of the community is afraid of meeting people so they refuse to use it untill we get a pretty green ! next to their names.

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...-TUTORIAL-EASY dropping that here

well on our server of Sargatanas yesterday was chat war in shout. one person was talking about not being able to find a party and he/she has been shouting for hours, but they were not using the search function then when people told that player to use the search function he/she said "why should i." thats just being part of his problem.

it can work if people used it, and you wont have to stay in ul'dah to see the /sh its not even hard to use.

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Originally Posted by jwang

Yes, the LFG system has been improved. No, it isn't where it should be. One of my major gripes about it is how you can't put in auto-translate text, or copy/paste from it. This creates a language barrier between the different language communities in the game, since I have no idea what someone is LFG for unless they write it in English. And while you're at it, give us multiple options for "Preferred Class", since some of us can fill multiple roles and is willing to do so.

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This may come as a surprise to you but most foreign countries understand at least some English. I daresay "LFG/LFP" is internationally recognized by every gamer on the planet, or very close to it. Considering this game is mostly Europe/Americas/Japan...its safe to say everyone can understand if you're looking for a pt. Which is another thing..PT is internationally recognized as standing for Party.

The ultimate problem is ppl dont use the system. If you flag yourself for a party you have no need for LFG in the comment box. Describing your desired purpose is a bit harder but you'd be surprised that most ppl can understand simple English words.

I think a big help will be when the LFP flag is visible over the players head. This will help remind people that it exists, as well as help with pick up groups.

I'd also suggest moving it to the macro menu, and the party menu as well. But time will tell. :)

Not once since open beta have I ever even been able to find an EXP pt.

I utilize LFP, search, etc. I even resort to shouting, I try for an hour every day during NA primetime lol

Have gotten multiple jobs to 50 solo through leves... pretty demoralizing

1. Go into the main menu and click "Search".
2. Click on your name under the "Your Settings" box.
3. Click on your "Online Status".
4. There is a box you need to check that says "Seeking Party."
5. Great! Now go to "Preferred Class" and click that box.
6. Check the box(es) beside any class you'd like to play.
7. Go to search comment and write a specific message or notes regarding your "situation".
8. And you get xp!
9. Wait...
10. ...w-what?
11. Jeez mon, I've been at this for 20minutes and now I have to wait for an invite to party?
12. WTF?

Suggestion: Give me 2500xp for getting through the menu system.

I'll be perfectly happy with the current Search function if they can:

1) Add in Autotranslate to the comment box -- I know people can understand a little bit of English, especially common terms, but I'd just feel a lot more comfortable if I can use Autotranslate.

2) Let me search by name -- Where are my friends?! It's nice to see them online but sometimes I just want to surprise them by hanging out.

3) ... not SE's fault but have more people use it, even in its current state! Though I think the added (!) bubble in the future will help people use it more. Crossing fingers.

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Originally Posted by Deltara

1. Go into the main menu and click "Search".
2. Click on your name under the "Your Settings" box.
3. Click on your "Online Status".
4. There is a box you need to check that says "Seeking Party."
5. Great! Now go to "Preferred Class" and click that box.
6. Check the box(es) beside any class you'd like to play.
7. Go to search comment and write a specific message or notes regarding your "situation".
8. And you get xp!
9. Wait...
10. ...w-what?
11. Jeez mon, I've been at this for 20minutes and now I have to wait for an invite to party?
12. WTF?

Suggestion: Give me 2500xp for getting through the menu system.

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If you use it more than once it's pretty easy and fast to set your status.

It did take me a couple of minutes to figure it out the first time but biggest problem is lack of others using it. I will be seeking a party with a good comment only to have a guy standing next to me shouting for a group I would be perfect fit for...

Perhaps I have a bad reputation?

But yes, auto-translate, ability to copy and paste to it, perhaps even save your comment so you don't have to type it all in again every time your pt breaks up or you relog.

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Originally Posted by ThePatriarch

Not once since open beta have I ever even been able to find an EXP pt.

I utilize LFP, search, etc. I even resort to shouting, I try for an hour every day during NA primetime lol

Have gotten multiple jobs to 50 solo through leves... pretty demoralizing

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Wow on Mysidia I have had loads of parties, and I see loads of shouts on Gungnir.

I think some servers are shoutier than others, and the shout area isn't huge so you can be standing in the wrong place to hear them. We have party shouts for lots of level ranges and lots of activities every night when I play. Still needs more LFG searching...

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Originally Posted by Jinko

If you use it more than once it's pretty easy and fast to set your status.

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If you use it four times, that's 10k xp right there! I like the way you think.

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Originally Posted by ThePatriarch

Not once since open beta have I ever even been able to find an EXP pt.

I utilize LFP, search, etc. I even resort to shouting, I try for an hour every day during NA primetime lol

Have gotten multiple jobs to 50 solo through leves... pretty demoralizing

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Wow, really? Since server merge, I've gotten invites & seen shouts [in Ul'dah, near Aeth area] for non-PL Exp PTs for 20s, 30s, and 40s all during EST evenings on Gungnir! And I've gotten a handful of invites for putting up my search flag. (Always happy when people find me this way. :3)

Sorry for another late response!

Currently the dev. team are hard at work on other tasks that have a higher priority, so unfortunately, they won't be able to include the use of auto-translate in the party search feature in the current version.

In version 2.0, the old party search feature ("Party" in the main menu) will be removed and some of its features replaced with the content finder. We would like for players to use the content finder and player search feature ("Search" in the main menu) for parties in 2.0. We'll be sure to keep the auto-translate feature in mind.

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Originally Posted by Rukkirii

content finder

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inb4 shitstorm

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Originally Posted by Deltara

1. Go into the main menu and click "Search".
2. Click on your name under the "Your Settings" box.
3. Click on your "Online Status".
4. There is a box you need to check that says "Seeking Party."
5. Great! Now go to "Preferred Class" and click that box.
6. Check the box(es) beside any class you'd like to play.
7. Go to search comment and write a specific message or notes regarding your "situation".
8. And you get xp!
9. Wait...
10. ...w-what?
11. Jeez mon, I've been at this for 20minutes and now I have to wait for an invite to party?
12. WTF?

Suggestion: Give me 2500xp for getting through the menu system.

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lol I'd give you that exp just for helping me understand that damn thing. Thanks for this haha

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Originally Posted by Zyph

inb4 shitstorm

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For what? It was already known it would be mostly for forming exp parties lol.

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Originally Posted by Zyph

inb4 shitstorm

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You're in way to late, we've known about content finder for ages, and hell this game needs it. Its wank trying to find EXP's a lot of the time.

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Originally Posted by Rukkirii

Sorry for another late response!

Currently the dev. team are hard at work on other tasks that have a higher priority, so unfortunately, they won't be able to include the use of auto-translate in the party search feature in the current version.

In version 2.0, the old party search feature ("Party" in the main menu) will be removed and some of its features replaced with the content finder. We would like for players to use the content finder and player search feature ("Search" in the main menu) for parties in 2.0. We'll be sure to keep the auto-translate feature in mind.

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Totally misread that as the player search feature that was recently implemented. Was gonna go off like an idiot, realized it was that stupid search feature that nobody ever bothered to figure out.

I'm more than okay with this.

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Originally Posted by Delsus

The player search would work fine if people used it, but most of the community is afraid of meeting people so they refuse to use it untill we get a pretty green ! next to their names.

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Ahhh yes...the antisocial nerds...*I am one of othem :o* I feel most comfortable in my LS :o