Stop being so hostile in the game

[Evaddaragon]

I was under the impression that ticking a language under the DF didn't mean that you actually were fluent in the language, but rather that you accepted playing with people of that language. Hence why I select them all. For a standard roulette, communication is rarely an issue.

Also, for an odd reason, I'm a quebecer (meaning French is my native language) and my past MMO experiences, as a whole, were always the least enjoyable with french-speaking people for some reason... I'm not drawing conclusions but that is my past experience over a dozen years of playing FFXI, Aion and FFXIV.

[Sakuraluna]

I was under the impression that ticking a language under the DF didn't mean that you actually were fluent in the language, but rather that you accepted playing with people of that language.

I've always been under the impression that if you tick off a language and then end up in a group speaking that language, they had a right to expect to be able to communicate with you at least somewhat. You know, so that group performance wouldn't be hindered by a language barrier.

[Evaddaragon]

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I'm not exactly sure why you quoted me on that one. I'm talking about ticking something, and you were talking about ticking it... off.

As I said, I was under the impression that selecting a language didn't actually mean you had to be fluent, but willing to cooperate with players of that language. I mean, that IS what the auto-translate feature is for, right?

That being said, though, I play on a NA data center and am fluent in both French and English. If I'd bump into a Japanese-only (let alone German) player, I'd be quite surprised as it actually never happened in the past 3 years. ^^

[Sakuraluna]

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What I meant is that if you can't or don't intend to speak a language, it is rude to tick it in the first place because you're creating a needless language barrier for others who tick it expecting to be grouped with players they can communicate with. If you're fluent in the languages and intend to use them if need be, that's fine, but the dev team didn't frivolously include this system as a way for players to say that they don't mind being paired with, say, Japanese players, they put it in place so Japanese players (or English, French or German speaking players, etc.) can choose to be paired with only those who they can communicate with. I'm sure you could rely on auto translate for some things, but I'd imagine it's not that effective for explaining mechanics or strategies if necessary.

[Laraul]

I agree w/ Fyce. The OP is at fault here. "You know, maybe stop dancing and start healing," is going to be treated as a hostile remark! Going on and further insulting them by stating they didn't have the "decent to speak english" is just asinine. He'd be kicked no matter what the language. My advice to the tank, just keep quiet! Keep it up and someone will report you!

The OP is says he German is, so should we assume that all Germans are as rude as he is? Of course not because most Germans are friendly. Just like most French, Japanese, and English players are. Don't judge a person by their nationality, race or ethnicity.

[Nicolepwned]

There is a way to see what languages people tick. Either its in the Party List tab or in their search info.

Just FYI.

[Hrimfaxi]

Went to Halatali hard mode with a tank, 2 dragoons (me being one) and a healer. Tank accidentally pulled too many adds and we quickly tried to wipe as fast as possible to prevent the tank from dying. Nobody died from that big pull of adds and that was just the start of the dungeon only. Healer got mad. The tank pulls another one small set of adds before the first boss and he understands his mistake. Healer stopped healing everyone cus he wasn't happy and everyone died. The tank apologised for his mistake and left the party. I scolded the healer before i left as well. He wanna be angry fine. That is not how you suppose to play. You don't like it than leave. That player could be a new tank or he forgotten the equipments are all capped. Really disappointed at the healer childish tantrum.

[Alistaire]

Prejudice would be meeting a French player and assuming they'll be rude.

Finding out that a rude/bad player happened to be French is not; it's understanding that there's a certain culture and a fairly large proportion fit the stereotype.

[Ashbury]

Prejudice would be meeting a French player and assuming they'll be rude.

Finding out that a rude/bad player happened to be French is not; it's understanding that there's a certain culture and a fairly large proportion fit the stereotype.

I guess the biggest problem is, if finding an American jerk, he's a jerk. When you run across say a French jerk, he's French.

[Yasuhiro]

I guess the biggest problem is, if finding an American jerk, he's a jerk. When you run across say a French jerk, he's French.

Not really, NA's on Tonberry are look down upon by some and are simple refereed to as "oh that's a guy being NA"