"I Was Out of That!" (Some Life Lessons)

[Altijacek]

Being prepared is one thing, but having to watch a video is so fricking stupid I hate that. If a party finder demand I watch the video, fine it's his party. But man nothing feels more epic than going in blind; that said, I'm not going to be a hindrance to a random group of players i just met, so I'll run new content or content I haven't done with friends. But damn it people need to stop saying that watching a video is mandatory. Videos are so stupid, since the team make ups are different, strategies are different, etc. the only thing videos are OKAY for is explaining the fight mechanics, but not necessarily how to deal with them. If you want to watch a video, fine. But if you want to experience an epic fight and solve the puzzle on your own, don't feel like you NEED to watch the video. Just run with friends or make a blind PF.

[Izularia]

Even if you have watched a video, you still need to get a feeling for content that is new to you. Of course, you are more prepared, but as a first timer, it is unlikely that you won't make any mistakes.
It's very clear who is new and who is not, at least most of the time.

[Skivvy]

Being prepared is one thing, but having to watch a video is so fricking stupid I hate that. If a party finder demand I watch the video, fine it's his party. But man nothing feels more epic than going in blind; that said, I'm not going to be a hindrance to a random group of players i just met, so I'll run new content or content I haven't done with friends. But damn it people need to stop saying that watching a video is mandatory. Videos are so stupid, since the team make ups are different, strategies are different, etc. the only thing videos are OKAY for is explaining the fight mechanics, but not necessarily how to deal with them. If you want to watch a video, fine. But if you want to experience an epic fight and solve the puzzle on your own, don't feel like you NEED to watch the video. Just run with friends or make a blind PF.

The most fun I've had in a dungeon was when I ran Brayflox HM completely blind with some friends (who had already been before), and they gave me no hints at all. That last boss had me laughing so hard after I wiped our poor little group. It's really unfortunate to see people demanding that you watch a video before attempting any content through the duty finder. Party finder should be allowed to be as picky as they want, but don't take those expectations to DF.

I will say though, if you are new to content, speak up. That's what dooms groups a lot of the time. I think a good chunk of people are afraid to speak up as they think they'll either get a tongue lashing or get kicked.

[Purrfectstorm]

The most fun I've had in a dungeon was when I ran Brayflox HM completely blind with some friends (who had already been before), and they gave me no hints at all. That last boss had me laughing so hard after I wiped our poor little group. It's really unfortunate to see people demanding that you watch a video before attempting any content through the duty finder. Party finder should be allowed to be as picky as they want, but don't take those expectations to DF.

I will say though, if you are new to content, speak up. That's what dooms groups a lot of the time. I think a good chunk of people are afraid to speak up as they think they'll either get a tongue lashing or get kicked.

To be fair there's a world of difference between Brayflox HM, even when it was first released, and fights like Titan EX, T9, etc.

[Skivvy]

To be fair there's a world of difference between Brayflox HM, even when it was first released, and fights like Titan EX, T9, etc.

Oh, of course, but that still doesn't change the fact that people should be able to try content (in DF) without first having to watch a 20 minute youtube video. Do you truly enjoy having all fights spelled out for you before you even get to try? For more annoying fights, I do typically try and read a little something about boss strategies, but that's just my own preference.

[Caraway]

Those first groups to clear it weren't in DF. They were in a group with friends who all understood they were new and learning the fight. Once a fight has been out for a while and you are using DF with 7 strangers it is polite to go in knowing what you are doing instead of holding back 7 other players.

If you can't be bothered to at least watch a short video or read about the fight, sure, w/e.

But if you don't even have the decency to announce to the group that you are new and have no idea what to do so people can give you a quick run down, you are going to cause everyone in the group head aches or be a complete carry.

And this is why I don't Duty Finder. It's like I'm the only one in my groups going in who doesn't actually expect a clear speedrun.