almost a year later...linkshells still a mess. When will they get attention?

[Jerec]

Dear SE,

It been nearly a year now, and a lot has changed. For the better mind you, but some things have remained the same. I started this game during the launch, By December time I found myself leading a linkshell. Back then I was really unsure which direction I wanted to take it. Not because I lacked leadership, but because there wasn't many options to me. Along the way my linkshell number have swollen to the point that I couldn't take on any new members. Only option to me? Re-roll the shell and chase everyone down to get them in the new shell to make room. I had to do this because there a very blatant lack of linkshell management abilities. I've had to do this now 6 times. We'll be coming up on our 7th here in just a week.

When I first read about Grand Companies I was under the impression these would replace linkshells. I was excited finally some system where I can actually have a rank structure, and the ability to kick people without them being ONLINE, and Next to me. I'm still excited about grand companies and the prospect they bring to the game. However, I'm very disappointed in the lack of attention linkshell have received.

1. Add more variety of colors to the Linkshell Crest.
2. Add a time stamp for when a person was last logged in.
3. Ability to show only online players.
4. Ability to kick people without them being online, or next to you.

All these are pretty responsible request when community is the main focal point for some players, and one of the main driving forces for this game. I would like to be able to manage that community I chose to surround myself with. SE, When will linkshell get attention that they need?


Jerec Suron
Linkshell Leader of the Guardians

[Jynx]

Maybe when there is enough people to actually worry about it. For now Remaking linkshells is the best bet you have. We will probably see something when the battle changes are done, or when they introduce public companies *If we are still getting those*

[RathSkybreaker]

Maybe when there is enough people to actually worry about it. For now Remaking linkshells is the best bet you have. We will probably see something when the battle changes are done, or when they introduce public companies *If we are still getting those*

Only disagreement I have with this is that there is a community here and there are people, you shouldn't wait until you have "enough" people, linkshell management shouldn't suffer due to low population, we couldn't control that, if anything by offering a good and welcoming/home-esque enviroment we can hope to bring players back to this game.. just my 2 -cents.

[TheVedis]

LS status has been acknowledged by the devs as a problem

but its also been stated that its low priority compared to content/combat changes, so its not on the forefront of what we have coming right now

they know its an issue, we know its an issue, we just gotta wait for them to fix it(and making a new thread every day on this wont help, someone has to do it almost every day)

[RathSkybreaker]

LS status has been acknowledged by the devs as a problem

but its also been stated that its low priority compared to content/combat changes, so its not on the forefront of what we have coming right now

they know its an issue, we know its an issue, we just gotta wait for them to fix it(and making a new thread every day on this wont help, someone has to do it almost every day)

He knows, I know, you know , everyone knows, but maybe by continuing posts, we can raise the priority.. I mean really I'm not posting stuff like this in order to hinder anyone's game play. I'm taking this time so that I can better help my friends, and future friends that wish to join us.. It's just really inconvenient =[ really not trying to get on anyone's nerves.

[TheVedis]

He knows, I know, you know , everyone knows, but maybe by continuing posts, we can raise the priority.. I mean really I'm not posting stuff like this in order to hinder anyone's game play. I'm taking this time so that I can better help my friends, and future friends that wish to join us.. It's just really inconvenient =[ really not trying to get on anyone's nerves.

actualy, if you didnt get the gist of what i was saying, making new threads doesnt help

try bumping old threads, especialy the ones with hundreds of posts

[RathSkybreaker]

I did get the jist, and where are those threads now? I don't see them =\ they are buried and dead. But as you wish I will do just that just let me go dig them up I suppose.

[Riv]

I did get the jist, and where are those threads now? I don't see them =\ they are buried and dead. But as you wish I will do just that just let me go dig them up I suppose.

there's a search box up top.

[TheVedis]

its a popular thread with dev responses it should be easy to find

just look for the dev response icons as you look through pages

[Jerec]

The old threats are now outdated. They don't point out the fact that this is now been neglected for nearly a year. This is about awareness, this is about having a dev response, and Player support. Simply put this game staple point even from FFXI was about community. Linkshell management is vital to the establishment of that Community. This isn't about a debate if they know or not.