Spectator Mode?

[Zahbi]

I was wondering if it would be possible for devs to put a spectator mode in for Wolves' Den matches. This would be a valuable tool for learning strategy (since not everyone streams), and could also lead to player-run 4v4 light party tournaments. I know it's probably not the easiest thing to consider, development-wise, but I think it should still be a consideration, nonetheless. What do you guys think?

[Februs]

I'm all for this. I don't get much time to play at the best of times, so having the option to watch other people's matches when I'm busy with other things would be pretty cool. I also think it would be an asset for new players, IF they set it up correctly. Ideally, I think it would be cool to have it mixed with the mentor system in some way. Maybe you could spectate PvP mentor matches, so that new players could see how veterans play certain jobs. Something along those lines.

I'm not holding my breath for this, though. Yoshi mentioned this a few times in interviews, but so far there have been no official announcements, which is kind of a shame.

[PotatoTree]

I'd like to spectate while queuing for PvP to make the +30m queue times a bit more tolerable.

[Yawnie]

I'm all for this.

It'd be great to see how people deal with certain situations.

As a healer I always try reading up on tips and the like. Seeing high skilled healers would definitely help me out in improving how I play.

[Koltik]

Would be awesome tbh. Would be a very healthy thing for the PvP community; letting new people observe and learn before just diving in.

[Zahbi]

I'm all for this. I don't get much time to play at the best of times, so having the option to watch other people's matches when I'm busy with other things would be pretty cool. I also think it would be an asset for new players, IF they set it up correctly. Ideally, I think it would be cool to have it mixed with the mentor system in some way. Maybe you could spectate PvP mentor matches, so that new players could see how veterans play certain jobs. Something along those lines.

I'm not holding my breath for this, though. Yoshi mentioned this a few times in interviews, but so far there have been no official announcements, which is kind of a shame.

True, I do seem to remember at least some mention of the possibility. I know Yoshi-P and the Dev team have other, more looming priorities with 4.0 possibly on the horizon. But I hope that we can make enough (respectful :P) noise and prove that there's enough of a demand for a spectator mode!

I'd like to spectate while queuing for PvP to make the +30m queue times a bit more tolerable.

I know this feeling all too well

[Noutaja]

Supporting. This might be a decent alternative to splitting the 4v4 groups to 2 queues (unranked and ranked) to solve the current learning curve problems etc. Something needs to happen or the feast will likely die as it is or become incredibly inbred due to the amount of toxicity. Both are things that make me unsub.

[Ryannex]

I would definately be in favour of this. Not only would it help the newer players learn, especially with the now dead 8v8 unranked, but it would keep me entertained during those queue times.

[Thekk]

I would definately be in favour of this. Not only would it help the newer players learn, especially with the now dead 8v8 unranked, but it would keep me entertained during those queue times.

Except knowing how everything works in this game, you probably wouldn't be able to queue while spectating.

[ThirdChild_ZKI]

I'm in support of this idea too.

Can we somehow make it a thing for the Wolves' Den Pier or the Gold Saucer? Does Eorzea have broadcast technology and/or can Cid or the other technologically inclined make it so?