Squadrons are a let down for now

[Riardon]

GC Squadrons are a big disappointment at least for now.
Turns out they are exactly what many people predicted to be.
They are just ventures.
They state they have plans so you can use them in dungeons in future.
Well this feature was a big disappointment for now. I wish it was something new and unique.

[Fyce]

What were you expecting to do anyway? Running Sastasha with a bunch of Lv 15-16 NPC?
Since you have to level them up in the first place, depending on the time that takes, they would've been more or less useless until properly leveled up.

I think it's okay to give us the roots of the system now, get used to it, get exp for the platoon, and then release the other stuff later. At least everyone will more or less be able to enjoy it the same way.

[Leigaon]

What were you expecting to do anyway? Running Sastasha with a bunch of Lv 15-16 NPC?...

I sort of was, but after reading what you wrote. I agree, it seems we can level up a large variety of characters / classes. I wouldn't want to have to re-run all of that with a group of NPC's just to level them up.

I will be happy to give it a try. I was excited about a gambit like system to take into dungeons or even expired end-game content to practice things. Though we will see. Right now, taking it as it is it would probably make me feel closer to my GC. Lore will always get me excited or keep me around even if the content isn't that popular.

[Riardon]

I was expecting something fun. This is just another venture system. We didn't really need one more. We had the retainers and the airship missions already. Adding a 3rd was a bit pointless. And we really don't know how far int he future we will be able to use them. Airships supposed to get more functionality in future but they still didn't. Sending an NPC into the void and wait for a timer is not fun. They could at least think something a bit more fun.

[Fyce]

They could at least think something a bit more fun.

Subjectivity.
Some people like looking at spreadsheets in Football Manager, you know. Why can't people find "fun" having their own little platoon to manage and train?

Besides, if you don't find that "fun", just... don't play it? Others will enjoy it while you're waiting for the rest of that feature. It's fine, really.

[Welsper59]

I was expecting something fun. This is just another venture system. We didn't really need one more. We had the retainers and the airship missions already. Adding a 3rd was a bit pointless. And we really don't know how far int he future we will be able to use them. Airships supposed to get more functionality in future but they still didn't. Sending an NPC into the void and wait for a timer is not fun. They could at least think something a bit more fun.

I'm always curious about what people mean by "fun", since it nearly always comes void of examples. I mean, I guess it's possible that "I was expecting something fun" literally ends at that... an expectation of fun. Like someone waking up in the morning and thinking "ooh this should be fun" with absolutely nothing going on in that brain of theirs as to what, why, or how it's going to be fun lol.

I share the disappointment about the lack of use in dungeons or whatever else (temporarily), but we are at least told it will come later. If that's all people wanted, then think of this as the teaser or introduction for it, because that's essentially what the 3rd venture system is. I swear though, I am going to rage if this requires ventures to do for some stupid reason.

[RLofOBFL]

Well I mean they could've just released nothing until they implemented the taking into dungeon stuff...then no one would've complained right? Gimme a break.


Tell me what would've satisfied you?

[Vantol]

Tell me what would've satisfied you?

You already answered your own question. If they stopped releasing content until it's complete - that would satisfy us.

[Laerune]

Well I mean they could've just released nothing until they implemented the taking into dungeon stuff...then no one would've complained right? Gimme a break.

Tell me what would've satisfied you?

What would have satisfied me is, if they are 100% that they are able to deliver a feature where we can take these squad members to dungeons. Right now its big if its comming, just like how Primal summoning was and other features that were supposed to be comming, but did not.

If Yoshi-P said that it was comming and they were honest about it, then I doubt anyone would complain about. Personaly, I am asking myself, what happens if they do not deliver the dungeon system? What would be the point of adding this squadrons feature? We already have retainers who do venture via a menu, airship who do a venture via a menu and now squadrions as a venture via a menu....

I reckon best thing would be for them (SE) to wait untill they have the (squad going to dungeon with you) feature working and then release this feature, because as it is right now, its another underwhelming feature. I know some players might feel offended, but for me and probably others, alot of the recent features (the new stuff) were underwhelming, they could have been awsome, but its like they add the bare minimum, which is a shame, since it could have been good content for the players.

[Fyce]

You already answered your own question. If they stopped releasing content until it's complete - that would satisfy us.

What would have satisfied me is, if they are 100% that they are able to deliver a feature where we can take these squad members to dungeons. Right now its big if its comming, just like how Primal summoning was and other features that were supposed to be comming, but did not.

That's why we can't have nice things.
At this point, they should just not announce anything anymore so you guys will maybe stop complaining all the time, even when they release new stuff.