Did you even look at the party search funtion in FFXIV whats wrong with it!?

[CSLionheart]

That's a pretty big generalization you're making there OP. At this point most people do understand how to use it, but quite frankly it's extremely rarely used. Despite that, this system does have its merits, and I believe it should be kept in place. However, a more traditional search function like that of FFXI in ADDITION to this system would only make it better. And as Endemerrin said, there needs to be a seeking party/search feature to go along with the recruit system in order for it to fulfill its maximum potential. And besides, we still need a search function for other reasons besides forming parties anyway.