Quote Originally Posted by Shistar View Post
I think you can teach players many things to make up for those they can't. Taking advantage of the game's scripted fights is one of them. There are many other things you can do besides relying entirely on your memory span.


Also, it's a multiplayer game, and my main point in the first post was that I was wondering if those struggling would be willing to search for/accept help if people went out of their way to make a specific space for them to learn or clear whatever they need. It's not exactly about them just figuring it out themselves or accepting defeat because the game is being nasty to you, it's actually the opposite
I commend you for reaching out and offering help. Genuinely, that is a kind act. And it's quite possible there are players who would take up that offer and thus enjoy the game more.

We've been promised in 8.0 the current boss fight design philosophy will be pushed even further (see 7.2 changes to BLM as one example). The fact OC fights are essentially just a standard arena boss fight moved outdoors is consistent with this miserable decision.

There are many who dislike this design. There are also an increasing number of players who, however many guides they watch and help they receive, find the fights too difficult. I have watched my FC dissolve because of this.

If you can keep more players happy and in the game, SE will thank you. You'll be part of a much smaller player base.