Observations From A Relatively New Player

[XxClavainxX]

Explaining the content is fine and dandy, except it gets annoying when you need to do it for every single run you go on because of a new player who is either a brainless zombie tunnel-visioning idiot, someone who just doesn't care, and then the person who simply lacks the skill to even do the mechanics.

If you're new, and sane enough to play this game well, then do some research. You're not the first person to play this game. You don't need to reinvent the wheel.

Thanks for proving my point. You are an excellent example of being condescending for no other reason than the sake of it. Calling people a "brainless zombie" or "tunnel visioning idiot" does nothing to help a new player learn the mechanics and be a better group partner.

And for clarity, I always look at videos before going into a new dungeon. They are helpful but nothing beats experience.

[Jamillion]

Thanks for proving my point. You are an excellent example of being condescending for no other reason than the sake of it. Calling people a "brainless zombie" or "tunnel visioning idiot" does nothing to help a new player learn the mechanics and be a better group partner.

And for clarity, I always look at videos before going into a new dungeon. They are helpful but nothing beats experience.

Going to have to agree with Clavain 100% on this one, there's no reason to treat people like they're daft for being new, and as far as videos go, while they're helpful, not everyone wants to spoil the content for themselves

[TouchandFeel]

When running lvl.50 dungeons and someone says that they are new, my typical response is "No problem, I'll explain things as necessary."
Then whenever we get to a boss or there is a particular strategy for a certain pack of enemies that is outside the norm, I will quickly explain what to do even if it is just something as simple as "dodge aoe's and kill adds asap".

However, if you are running a lvl.50 dungeon, I do expect you to know the basics of how to run dungeons and how to play your job and role. For example, if I mark priority targets I expect you to treat them as such since I mark them for a reason, if we are fighting a pack of 4+ enemies use aoe's instead of just single targeting enemies, don't run ahead and facepull things especially if you are new and don't know the layout and location of enemies in the dungeon, and for f**k's sake don't cast regen or med 2 at the start of a pull and if you have the HoT effect still on you click it off before the next pull.
I am always more than happy to work with someone that is new to certain content and teach them, but I will not just carry you through it.

That being said, yes there are jerks and impatient people out there and they can really spoil your fun. Best thing to do is to just not stoop to their level and engage them as that only tends to incite them even more, making the situation escalate and also to try to avoid them by seeking out other friendly and like minded players by using tools like the Party Finder or joining a good Free Company. If you are using the Duty Finder, unfortunately it is a bit unavoidable and you just need to be prepared for anything.

[Saseal]

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/joy The game needs more understanding players like this

[Elusana_Celah]

I remember a couple months ago I got to Castrum Meridianum for the first time and I'm like confused on what to do and also trying to enjoy the story in the dungeon and I'm one of the 2 healers. After the first cutscene ends the tank's already at the damn boss and I got locked out and I'm like "Wow aren't we moving a little too fast??" the reply from the speedy tank was, "stfu I've done this dungeon over 100 times and I'm sick of it. Keep up or you'll be replaced." I would have quit this game by now if I didn't have good friends playing it too.

End game attitude is exactly like that and if it doesn't stop FFXIV will stagnant due to the complete and total discouragement for new players to want to keep playing with these attitudes. But all MMOs fall down this path after awhile where the end-game people have no more patience for the content anymore and the newer players still are able to enjoy the content.

From the older player's perspective I can understand their hurry. Things get old fast and they are just there to farm whatever to advance their own characters and have completely worn out all interest in the content for those particular dungeons. But I also think it's an older player's responsibility to be more helpful and patient to newer players because without new players, the game stagnates and dies.

[BruceyBruceyBangBang]

I'll have to agree with people saying it's really due to SE incorporating old content into new quests like Zodiac Weapons.

You are using Duty Finder so, you can't control who you're going to get, and if you do get a player who finds it more efficient to speed through it, they certainly will. It goes both ways though. Things could be said in order to make you more comfortable, but let's not forget you're way late to the party compared to most and I would find it kind of annoying for someone to want me to slow down my play because of it.

Duty Finder is at random you're placed with people of different goals and interests and neither of you are completely at fault except for that you're not completely designing how you want to play. If you want an experience you need to design a party for an experience and not fault something you KNOW isn't going to get you the outcome you want. This is something all MMOs have with old content being implemented the way SE chose to and it isn't going to change.

[Kazumac]

Following point 1, after not explaining the mechanics or offering any tips, vets will inevitably begin to curse, TYPE IN ALL CAPS, or berate the new player.

If vets would simply slow down and offer guidance (without being condescending), the run would go much quicker simply due to the lack of wipes!

Careful of stereotypes. Plenty of vets will take the time and help out new players (I'm in an FC full of them). The go go mentality is pervasive I admit and that is mainly due to dungeon design and gear inflation of the game. I will also go fast since I've been in most dungeons so many times but if someone wants to slow down a bit or needs an explanation, I have no problem with it.

If someone is being an jerk to me or another member of the party as you've described, I intiate a vote kick or leave the party. I have zero tolerance for those types in this game. I highly suggest that to anyone else as well. It helps my frustration level immensely.

[Saseal]

"stfu I've done this dungeon over 100 times and I'm sick of it. Keep up or you'll be replaced.".

Nothing excuses that kind of behavior/words
*/slaps tank*

[Elusana_Celah]

Brucey I understand your point about the content and efficiency. But you can't fault someone for being "late to the party" or you get an MMO that completely shuts out new players from experiencing the MMO and, as the original poster mentioned, it just makes new players feel crappy and can lead to losses of potential fresh players, thus stagnating the game.

[Saseal]

Careful of stereotypes. Plenty of vets will take the time and help out new players (I'm in an FC full of them).

Exactly same and agreed. Not all vets are like that.

I've played since beta and the day FFXIV opened (so I guess I can count myself as a vet), but I'll (and the rest of my FC mates) still give pointers and advice or mechanic explanations if someone says their new - or try to encourage newbies on tough fights (I usually encounter a lot of new players in a single DF party in Ultima HM), 'not to worry - it's a tough fight and not always a win. Nature of the beast - you'll end up running it a few times, so don't get discouraged. Wipes = learning'.

Just sometimes, it's difficult to do that (such as my example) when already amidst the chaos.
But I'll never flip out on people/new guys or refuse to offer help or explanation.
When I do dungeons, and someone says they're new, I'll stop to explain fights - even if this means standing outside and a bits away from the purple boss line to keep anyone from pulling if I feel the tank or party are moving a bit fast. I'm usually WHMing, so I usually use myself as a deterent from them running in without the healer.... thus waiting until I explain =p (doesn't always work, though...)