What is it like to be unable to clear all of the content?

[Sadana]

What content has gated you, and for how long?
I had trouble with Titan HM. I couldn't memorize all the mechanics. To my great embarrassment, I got through shattering the heart and then died and was carried the rest of the way. I have yet to try any of the new dungeons besides CT.

Why are you stuck here?
My memory isn't great. I have probs with 'tunnel vision' too I guess. Running out of aoe doesn't mean anything.
Mostly though, I am terrified of embarrassing myself in front of others and being called 'bad'.

Are you upset about this? (if so - why? and how can content be added for more hardcore players such as myself without upsetting you.)
Not upset really. I'll get there some day. I just hope others will be willing to go with me when I do. It is not unusual to put out a call for a particular dungeon and just hear crickets chirping.

Should any changes be made to the content to accomodate you and players like yourself?

Changes to content? Nah.
It'd be neat to have more mid-level dungeons though.
It would be a big help to have lag/latency dealt with.
It would be nice to not have queue times of an hour.
It doesn't help that it seems the "ideal" strategy for a dungeon or fight changes every couple days.

Most of this is just "I need to practice more". I won't go without friends though.

Full disclosure - this is my first regular mmo.

btw, I like these kind of discussions. We get to see what motivates other players.

[Edellis]

What content has gated you, and for how long?
-THE DUTY FINDER, 55 MINUTES FOREVER

Why are you stuck here?
-BECAUSE IM A DPS.

Are you upset about this? (if so - why? and how can content be added for more hardcore players such as myself without upsetting you.)
-Honestly, i don't know. Part of me just wishes you could duty-find without HAVING to use the holy trinity. 2 healers and 2 DPS? 6 DPS, 1 Hybrid, 1 Tank? I dunno.

Should any changes be made to the content to accomodate you and players like yourself?
- It already has, it's called the Party Finder, but nobody uses it unless they're running Hydra, Titan HM or Coil.

What kind of content would you like to see added in future patches for you to enjoy?
- SE needs to hand out free cookies everytime you use the Party Finder to start a dungeon.



Please include any other information you think might be relevant.
- my queue is currently at 45 minutes

[Lukahn]

My group of real life friends is small enough that we need to PUG out slots to run things, and it's tough to find FC's to partner up with that don't already have their best players committed to a static. I'd say that's the main thing holding me back. I've had a little more luck lately.

OP, I think your post would have come across as less haughty, (or attention seeking,) if you had just asked your questions directly. Your list of accomplishments didn't serve the conversation any.

[Naberrie]

What content has gated you, and for how long? - Nothing but my own disinterest. I'm not terribly gear obsessed, but I recognize its importance in clearing content. So I'm taking my time to gear up before I attempt certain things.

Why are you stuck here? - I have different priorities than others.

Are you upset about this? - Not in the slightest. It's my choice.

Should any changes be made to the content to accomodate you and players like yourself? - To the game, no. If people in general weren't such %*^#s I would probably attempt certain content in less than optimal gear for the challenge. That said, people don't want challenge. They want uber damage and face roll.

What kind of content would you like to see added in future patches for you to enjoy? - Non-FATE open world content with real danger even at 50, with high probability of failure and death.

[Youmu]

Ive been doing coil 1-5 for months on end, and caster pants have never dropped. Does that count?

[Delorean]

It's not too bad. But then again, does my opinion really count if the only thing I haven't downed is turn 5? I don't really care, either. I am just doing whatever.

When I was playing World of Warcraft, ever since I started grouping with players to down content I've wanted kind of like a gym, for basic stuff. But you could adjust it. Like a training mode or something that would simulate very common patterns found in raids. World of Warcraft implemented their proving grounds and brawler's guild which are both similar ideas... But not close enough.

If I had to say, the Brawler's Guild was a more similar idea, but with as much waiting as you already have to do in MMOs it was just extremely unappealing to me.

[Bigpurpleharness]

OP

I work a 24/48 schedule. There are pretty much no effective FCs that support that schedule. I really just can't be assed to spend months wiping hoping to hit the jackpot-PUG, so I really don't even bother trying anymore. It's not worth it to me to go through months of frustration to get something that pretty much anyone with an IQ>70 and a steady schedule can achieve.

[FritoBandito]

I'll confess my issue is that as I've gotten older I care less and less for having to take time to learn boss fights. I just want to one-shot everything and get it done. My patience just doesn't have room for hitting my head against the same brick wall over and over. Having to put multiple attempts into fights gets stressful for me, and eventually I just get sick of it and don't want to do it anymore. Because of this, when I play WoW I only do the LFR raids. To me, that is fun. I can enjoy the content, and get it done with little stress involved.

[NyneAlexander]

Ive been doing coil 1-5 for months on end, and caster pants have never dropped. Does that count?

OMG THIS!!! THISSSSSS!!!! SO THIS!!!!! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[Zantetsuken]

I wish there was more endgame content for light parties (or groups of 4-6) rather than forcing us all into 8-man parties. Or let us bring our Chocobo companions even...

I've got a good group of friends to play with, but trying to get all of them on at the same time is a bit of a headache. As the general community is overly toxic, DF/PF often results in lotting disagreements, arguing over tactics, rage-quitting, basically an unpleasant experience.

I'd like to see HM/EX Primal and Coil options for smaller PTs.

**I suspect the reason is server load. Bigger PTs = less instances need to be made, but still....