Why do people want solo play in an MMORPG?

[AdorraEloom]

If they try to cater to everyone I don't think it will go very well. I read about their "Duty Finder", and while the concept is great, I would wait to see how dungeons/endgame content is going to be to decide if a Group Finder is a good thing or not.

If dungeons are too difficult then a Group Finder is going to be a hinderance and will probably not be used by most players.

If dungeons are too easy then the Group Finder will be used constantly and the content will get old fast.

Finding the right balance is IMO too difficult. Pick a side and stick with it.

Not sure what the duty finder has to do with my point, but I'm simply saying that ARR will have something for players who like to group or like to play solo. And yest you can cater to both styles of play, most mmo's have solo content and group based content these days.

[Pwnagraphic]

Not sure what the duty finder has to do with my point, but I'm simply saying that ARR will have something for players who like to group or like to play solo. And yest you can cater to both styles of play, most mmo's have solo content and group based content these days.

This has been said by the devs and community a thousand times, but people want to beat the dead horse that is Solo vs party play. There is no gray area even when it comes straight from the developers mouth that there is plenty of black, white, and gray for everyone..

[LicontAshontear]

Not sure what the duty finder has to do with my point, but I'm simply saying that ARR will have something for players who like to group or like to play solo. And yest you can cater to both styles of play, most mmo's have solo content and group based content these days.

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I think you are taking this discussion too literally. Or seeing it as Black and White. There should always be solo content, but it shouldnt be the main factor of the game. The game should promote party play, but also include solo play. What some people are wanting (weather they have said it in this thread of not, they do want it) is the ability to solo almost anything and everything. Which should definetly not be allowed.

IMO the main story line should be mostly solo play. But also have the option of party play on the same content.

For Example: FFXI Devin Might. You could do the quest as just a simple group of 6 to get the mission done. Or you could take it to the extreme with a full alliance and great rewards. Challenging for those of us that want the challenge, easy for those that just want to do it for fun/completion.

[Pwnagraphic]

I think you are taking this discussion too literally. Or seeing it as Black and White. There should always be solo content, but it shouldnt be the main factor of the game. The game should promote party play, but also include solo play. What some people are wanting (weather they have said it in this thread of not, they do want it) is the ability to solo almost anything and everything. Which should definetly not be allowed.

IMO the main story line should be mostly solo play. But also have the option of party play on the same content.

For Example: FFXI Devin Might. You could do the quest as just a simple group of 6 to get the mission done. Or you could take it to the extreme with a full alliance and great rewards. Challenging for those of us that want the challenge, easy for those that just want to do it for fun/completion.

I'm not going to pretend that I have read every post on this topic in this thread or other websites, but I have been in a quite a bit of these discussions and haven't seen one person say they want the ability to solo bosses lol. I'm not saying that hasn't been said, but in the last few years with seeing solo play being brought up, never has anyone I have seen say that. It makes no sense for that..