Best description of the state of "The Hunt"

[Darki]

This is by far the best break down of how the hunt works how to kill them and the drama.....the endless endless drama. This video also includes a suggested code of conduct on how to talk to and work with other players when doing these (Something I strongly agree with!)

I highly recommend giving this Youtube clip a through watch. Clicky Mcclickerson --->https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31TogQQiotU

SE's hotfix for The Hunt:

The following adjustments have been made to “The Hunt”:

- Elite marks maximum HP has been increased.
Rank B maximum HP has been raised from solo to light party level, Rank A maximum HP has been raised from light party to full party level.
Although the Rank S maximum HP level was already intended for multiple parties, we have further raised the necessary number to require even more parties.
Similar to Odin and Behemoth, because raising the maximum HP of Rank S means stressed server loads due to the concentration of players, we plan to make ongoing adjustments as we watch the server situation.

- As the elite marks HP is increased, the amount of contribution points which affects the reward after defeating will be eased.

- S rank elite marks will have top display priority.
Because the elite marks maximum HP have been changed to reflect the party numbers required, we are also looking into adjusting the amount from the “Regular mark bills” and “Elite mark bills” reward. We will continue to make careful content adjustments as we monitor player trends and server stress loads.

[Nekodar]

Easier to get contribution
Higher HP making the lowest ranked last more than a second
S rank display priority
Considering a boost in daily mark reward (must be boost since you can't go lower than 1)

All good stuff.

Doesn't solve everything obviously, but should be easier to actually get max contribution rather than spam like mad and still end up with lowest contribution.

All these things should also serve to reduce the drama caused by hunts.

Pretty sure more changes will be forthcoming, but that could take until 2.35. These were all easy fixes.

[LydallMomoda]

This hotfix, doesn't work and I know it because Naul and another A rank just spawned at my server, still die within few sec. So yea, still can't get the max rewards.

[HumsterMKX]

This hotfix, doesn't work and I know it because Naul and another A rank just spawned at my server, still die within few sec.

Same here at too. Didn't work, looks good on paper, reality it didn't work.

Attacked Naul, got 1 seal. (-_-

Wait a minute, we are at the same area!!!

[PixelPirate]

This hotfix, doesn't work and I know it because Naul and another A rank just spawned at my server, still die within few sec. So yea, still can't get the max rewards.

Heard this from multiple sources already. Going from 5 seconds to 20-25 seconds doesn't help much. It also seems Square Enix hasn't done anything, or can't do anything, to address the appradar hack/abuse. The use of third party software will make these adjustments almost useless. Unless they make the fights last as long as Odin/Behemoth, or even half of what those fates take, the problem will persist.

[Nekodar]

Party up, and if you're a healer, spam aoe heals.
Party contribution offsets single player contribution by a lot.

[LydallMomoda]

Same here at too. Didn't work, looks good on paper, reality it didn't work.

Attacked Naul, got 1 seal. (-_-

Wait a minute, we are at the same area!!!

At least you still can hit Naul, I was not even reach the spawning spot and /shout chatlog was full of "NAUL DEAD!!! NAUL DEAD!!!"

[Garlyle]

It also seems Square Enix hasn't done anything, or can't do anything, to address the appradar hack/abuse.

"we have identified a number of players that have used illicit actions to complete certain content. On Jul. 14, 2014, 9 accounts that engaged in illicit activities have been given a temporary ban." I know the reaction will be 'oh wow, 9 people', but I'm pretty sure Hunt cheating is exactly what they're referring to - so they are intending on doing things about it. Report people that you have reason to suggest are using the radar.

That aside, a handful of bans and the HP changes are not nearly "enough" - but it's good to see a willingness to do something, especially in a relatively short timeframe since release. Hopefully this means further action is incoming, and it definitely means the situation is on the dev's radar.

[Dyvid]

Not worth it. That's how I would sum it up.

[Antonio_Xul]

I might be in the minority, but it sucks that B rank are no longer soloable. I really like the hunt because they were soloable AND groupable (if thats even a word). Sometimes, I just like to do things on my own and hunting B rank elites was one of them. I spotted and A or and S, I would shout, but Bs I would do on my own just for the challenge. I was jumped by the Giant Bee in Sylphlands a couple of days ago while doing Beast Quest and the fun part was fighting it while also fighting all the mobs that surrounded me. That was fun, but if it happened now I would have died, because it spawned right on top of me and didn't notice it until it was attacking me out of nowhere. Oh well, it was bound to happen due to all the whining. On with the show. I still like the hunt, though. Best new thing to date.