Any words on looking for group system enhancement

[Ark_mage2]

Along with the raids? As in 1.18?

[Karbine]

Yea I REALLY hope that means 1.18 implementation. Assuming since its being tested now it would be but this makes me hopeful.

[jwang]

Wait, does this mean we're getting a Looking For Group passive feature along with the current Looking For Members? Because that's the biggest gripe I have with the current group finding system: I can't just put up my flag, go gather or craft, and expect to be invited to a group like in XI, or look for members who are seeking to do certain activities when I form the group myself. Instead, I'm stuck shouting in Ul'Dah if I want anything done, and I'd rather not have to do that. Give us the option SP/EXP party under purpose while you're at it too. Putting up Purpose: None makes me feel weird at times since obviously I'm seeking a party for SOME reason...

[Arximiro]

Wait, does this mean we're getting a Looking For Group passive feature along with the current Looking For Members? Because that's the biggest gripe I have with the current group finding system: I can't just put up my flag, go gather or craft, and expect to be invited to a group like in XI, or look for members who are seeking to do certain activities when I form the group myself. Instead, I'm stuck shouting in Ul'Dah if I want anything done, and I'd rather not have to do that. Give us the option SP/EXP party under purpose while you're at it too. Putting up Purpose: None makes me feel weird at times since obviously I'm seeking a party for SOME reason...

Agreed, it would be nice to have the option to go craft or gather while having your flag up for one of your battle or mage classes, or both. The whole none thing bothers me too, why isn't there an option for exp pt?? I would think that would be the 1st thing they put in.

[NoMX]

The current party grouping system would work great if anyone actually cared to use it. The issue is, people would rather only group with their linkshell mates and friends. I'm not sure improving the system will help much when almost everyone already has a group they regularly do things with.

I actually really like the way it's set up... Instead of each individual having to look for a group, the party leader basically enters the information about his party, and waits for people to view it and join it who are in the proper class and level ranges. The only real concern with it is the fact that nobody uses it... Either because they don't understand it (even though it's pretty simple), or because they are, like i previously mentioned, not interested in doing things with people they don't know.

/shrug... I think if the system was explained better people would use it. It's one of the easiest to use LFG things i've ever seen. You can actually, as a party leader, just set it up, and go afk for a bit while people join. There's no need for constantly /sea all'ing the job and level range you really need. The biggest issue is the fact that people choose not to use it, not that it doesnt work... Or that its hard. It's really simple. It saddens me that not many people use it, and the ones that do seem to almost always be Japanese.

[Leonesaurus]

We confirmed with the development team that along with the implementation of instanced raids, they will be looking into enhancing the convenience of the party member search system. A raid search option will be added along with a feature that allows players to indicate they are searching for a party outside of raids.

We are currently performing thorough tests to ensure there are no problems for implementation.

Thank $@#%ing God!!! XD

[Greed]

We confirmed with the development team that along with the implementation of instanced raids, they will be looking into enhancing the convenience of the party member search system. A raid search option will be added along with a feature that allows players to indicate they are searching for a party outside of raids.

We are currently performing thorough tests to ensure there are no problems for implementation.

Thank you.
/bow

[Belial]

The current party grouping system would work great if anyone actually cared to use it. The issue is, people would rather only group with their linkshell mates and friends. I'm not sure improving the system will help much when almost everyone already has a group they regularly do things with.

I actually really like the way it's set up... Instead of each individual having to look for a group, the party leader basically enters the information about his party, and waits for people to view it and join it who are in the proper class and level ranges. The only real concern with it is the fact that nobody uses it... Either because they don't understand it (even though it's pretty simple), or because they are, like i previously mentioned, not interested in doing things with people they don't know.

/shrug... I think if the system was explained better people would use it. It's one of the easiest to use LFG things i've ever seen. You can actually, as a party leader, just set it up, and go afk for a bit while people join. There's no need for constantly /sea all'ing the job and level range you really need. The biggest issue is the fact that people choose not to use it, not that it doesnt work... Or that its hard. It's really simple. It saddens me that not many people use it, and the ones that do seem to almost always be Japanese.

I don't think this is why people don't use it. I, as someone who forms parties regularly, am opposed to it. Why? Because I don't know who's joining my group with this process. Part of the biggest problem with the party search function is that unlike other MMOs, you don't get to screen who's joining your group. You don't know if they're good, bad, a troll, a whiner, whatever... Whereas when I shout and form my own parties, I actually have to communicate with whom I'm inviting prior to, at least giving me an idea of what kind of player they are. Example:

/sh LFM R. 44+ Raptor Party.

/tell #1 - I'm a 47 Lancer who would like to join.

/tell #2 - HI! I WOYLD LIK TO JOINS YOUR LEVE RGOUP

I instantly know I want one of those players and not the other. Party search feature? I get both whether I like it or not. This is a large problem for me, and I'm sure for many others who take charge and form groups.

[Felis]

Let the players test. The forums are a testament to us finding errors before the dev team.

We can test it as soon the devs bring it ingame.

[Glyder]

Lawd in heaven help meh! Finally lol! This is long over-due in my opinion.