Dps que times

[Belhi]

I think something like this is a lot harder to do technically than people realise. The games grouping system is built around parties of 4 or multiples of 4. Ignoring the rebalancing issues involved, just from a coding perspective, simply increasing the number is probably a hell of a lot of work.

From a personal standpoint the idea doesn't appeal to me since I usually heal and more players means a higher chance of having to heal stupid. Healing mechanics is satisfying. Healing stupid is frustrating.

Its certainly something they wouldn't be able to do with just over a month till the expansion launches.

[Zojha]

I think its the other way, we need to encourage more players to play different roles and more DPS players to play Tanks or Healers.

So, uh... why exactly should we encourage players to play a role they don't want to play in the first place?

I'd rather encourage people to play a different game instead. Quit subbing until SE has managed to find a way to allow you to play the job you want to play without large queue times. Blows to the wallet are the most effective when it comes to business.

[bswpayton]

So in some other words, improving queue wait times by adding an additional DPS, which might need to be carried, even though the game isn't that hard. hmmm Even if new areas are a bit harder a four man team would still be ideal. I'm tired of having to carry DPS at times and an extra one would just be a pain. Besides queue wait times aren't that bad. Now you can have companion out and do something else while you wait.

Do what else tho alot of people have their jobs maxed or the jobs they are gona play maxed , your forced to do the story to get to the good stuff in the game its literally nothing else to do but sit around and wait on that 20 min que or ask your friends to save you.

[Kosmos992k]

I think they should add a 3rd dps slot to the party makeup in Stormblood. This would shorten que times and make it easier to carry low dps players.

This would require the entire game to be re-balanced, which is why it will not happen.

[Jonnycbad]

Supply and demand. In general, people like to play DPS more than Healers or Tanks because things in society like TV, Movies, Literature, and other games ingrain in our minds that it's cooler/stylish to be offensive rather than supportive or defensive. Main characters are rarely a healer or a defender, they're usually running into the thick of battle and killing dragons or severing heads. Being a DPS feels like you're affecting the enemy's death directly. So, psychologically, players of video games almost always want to be a DPS character. Devil May Cry's main character has 2 guns and a big sword. How lame would it be if you just played as a Healer and you run around healing Dante instead of BEING Dante? Exactly. Blame psychology and social reinforcement for your long DPS queues. Or, play outside of the mold by playing a healer or tank and enjoy fast queues.

[Atlaworks]

role assumptions

I actually play MCH and MNK because I like fast and frenetic combat styles. I also play WAR, but I only do it for friends because I find them too slow for my tastes. It's not about "I wanna do the KILLING BLOOD BLOOD BLOOD" or whatever, it's about comfort in what I'm playing. Give me a tank with a bunch of OGCDs and a skill speed of more than wading through mud, and we'll get along fine.

[ManuelBravo]

Do what else tho alot of people have their jobs maxed or the jobs they are gona play maxed , your forced to do the story to get to the good stuff in the game its literally nothing else to do but sit around and wait on that 20 min que or ask your friends to save you.

Could Join a Tanking community LS. and there is always something to do. Card Games, relic items ( sells nicely ), Find missing logs, Gold Saucer ( some events ) Scouting the Market board, Raise your companion ( If not maxed ) Workshop, Gardening, ect
Most of my Jobs are 60 and focus on getting all relics so I always have plenty to do. Let's face it NOT too many players have it all at 60 or to their full potential.

[dragonseth07]

So, uh... why exactly should we encourage players to play a role they don't want to play in the first place?

I'd rather encourage people to play a different game instead. Quit subbing until SE has managed to find a way to allow you to play the job you want to play without large queue times. Blows to the wallet are the most effective when it comes to business.

It's not SE's fault that you want to join a saturated market...

If you want to be in demand, go for something that's in demand.

[ManuelBravo]

So, uh... why exactly should we encourage players to play a role they don't want to play in the first place?

I'd rather encourage people to play a different game instead. Quit subbing until SE has managed to find a way to allow you to play the job you want to play without large queue times. Blows to the wallet are the most effective when it comes to business.

It's not SE fault players are mentally challenged for other roles. They aren't forcing anyone and you can play as you like. However encouraging other players to play something else is plain tacky. It's call a game, a new role is a new challenge to some. If you know how roles work they help you become a better player being you have an insight on how they work. Hence can help you make tank or healers job easier. Not for everyone but hey, I found it challenging and now I love tanking as an alt :P. You're a well rounded player, it seems so I'm surprised. Maybe work on your DoH or DoL while waiting?

[Alacran]

Study on a field that's known to have a high unemployment rate and then curse about being unemployed. End up demanding government to create more jobs on the said field instead of retraining on a field that has high employment rate. Optionally blame those studying in the employable field for stealing your job.

Woops, that was talking about Real Life.

They think it's bad now...