The number of bad players are rising!

[MrLeonheart]

Set Hardcore only if you're on a repeat run / speedrun for loot or tomes, and want to avoid noobs / delays.

Set Casual only if you're on the first run or still getting the hang of tactics. Or if you just prefer not to speedrun and love to help people.

Set Both if you're experienced enough that you can keep up with the best of them, but you're OK to slow down and help others out.

Ah yes, segregating the community is definitely the answer. After all, why should you, the Golden God-Kings of Eorzea be forced into contact with the disgusting unwashed casual masses? What benefit could possibly be derived from such a loathsome scenario?

[Velo_Vandore]

Ah yes, segregating the community is definitely the answer. After all, why should you, the Golden God-Kings of Eorzea be forced into contact with the disgusting unwashed casual masses? What benefit could possibly be derived from such a loathsome scenario?

XD But the both option means that Casuals and Hardcore players will still meet, but inexperienced casuals will never (in theory) meet a hardcore player who's not happy to slow it down for them.

I have some faith that the 'Both' option would be what most experienced players use (as it means less queue time and they get more variance / freshness from run to run), meaning they may get grouped in a hardcore run or in a casual run. Casual players will never be segregated from hardcore players as some hardcore players may select 'Both'. Hardcore players who want to be segregated from casuals can uncheck 'Casual' - why not let them?

[MrLeonheart]

XD But the both option means that Casuals and Hardcore players will still meet, but inexperienced casuals will never (in theory) meet a hardcore player who's not happy to slow it down for them.

I have some faith that the 'Both' option would be what most experienced players use (as it means less queue time and they get more variance / freshness from run to run), meaning they may get grouped in a hardcore run or in a casual run. Casual players will never be segregated from hardcore players as some hardcore players may select 'Both'. Hardcore players who want to be segregated from casuals can uncheck 'Casual' - why not let them?

Pre-made groups are a thing and they tend to work pretty well. If you are unwilling to use them, you need to expect that you'll have to experience the unremitting horror of casual play.