This idea is purely good.

I don't think people who have not cleared are incapable of beating the content, obviously. It's very possible that someone who has never cleared before / has new player bonus could well be better than a player who has cleared one time and can link the drop they got lucky enough to win (Gods know I've carried enough corpses through Rav-ex.)

However, I do think people that -have- the clear are more likely to know the fight and not make the basic/novice mistakes. Note that I say 'More likely', as you at least have experience through the clear.

I hate when we make a Clear/Semi-Learning and people who haven't even seen Gana phase join the party, haven't watched the movie, etc etc.

Quote Originally Posted by Greyfrost View Post
Lol, funny thing is, I'm that guy, as in, I'm the newbie entering a farm party, but I had multiple experience up until final lib and enrage.

I joined the farm party, they saw the fresh meat bonus, they then linked proof of their clearance, weapon/totem/wing/etc.

Then I said, "Me, I'm the new guy", then the berating ensues, leader decided that it's only fair that I was given a chance.
I'd of kicked you right out the gate. Especially if you don't say it until we enter. Sorry - if you lack the integrity to say it out the gate before we get in, you're not welcomed in my parties. It's just how I tend to handle things.

This is honestly the major issue I have with people in PF. When they lie and join and don't say anything 'until it's too late', they eat up a slot and rob you of the decision. They try to strongarm you into bringing them along.

I'm not going to allow it if there's a lack of honesty and transparency. Someone with enough decency to send a tell, however, potentially will be welcomed after review with the party.


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On the note of the OP;

Yes, an option to block first timers from Party Finder is perfectly fine, as long as it's a clickable option as suggested. I pray SE never has us 'unlock' party finder options for clearing, as that will hurt our ability to do PF for specific things (And let's be fair - we'll just select 'Read Comment' in those cases.)