Hey, YOU, Non-search user still shouting first. STOP IT

[HiirNoivl]

-80 points for using a made up statistic.
-150 for your/you're error.

[quantumsaint]

"People aren't playing the game the way I want them to! Everyone that doesn't do what I say is a sheep! BAAWWWWW! BAWWWW!"

Seriously, QQ moar, plz.

[UnrealTai]

The point of the topic is to start showing party leaders how to use it correctly. It's obvious from observing behavior its not being used because they don't understand it even though its easy if they stop and look at the feature for 5 minutes.

[Xoo]

Party leaders and members alike would probably like to find what they're looking for as fast as possible..

[Estellios]

I shout while using the party search to find the random 1-2 members we need for Ifrit.

I would also recommend that everyone put up search comments so I know if you're up for doing Ifrit or not =P

[Gramul]

I agree UnrealTai.
If you complain so dearly about not having a search function, you should probably use it.

[Sehro]

i knew even before the patch that ppl will still use the shout and will use it also in version 2.0,its very annoying.

[Altano]

If people want to be inefficient, let them. That's their own damn business. [EDIT: Using shout alone, yes, is inefficient, but a wise person would start using it immediately to complement the search if doing anything more than just looking for exp pick-up parties.] Plus, you have no idea if people have used the search feature before shouting. Did you watch over their shoulder while they tried to start forming a party. What happens if they used a search, found nobody looking for a party (or not on the classes, grand companies, whatever) that they wanted?

You are presuming WAY TOO MUCH here. It would be good to take a step back, check your sense of self-importance, and remember that this is a game that people can play any number of ways.

[Chocobits]

Reasons to use the Search function

Not limited by zone; Search entire server for desired jobs in level range

Quickly assemble a team to a remote location without having to travel there first


Reasons to Shout

People may be Anonymous (FFXI feature which will probably make its way to XIV)

People may be zoning or just logging in at the time of search - It doesn't update in real time

If no one is seeking, it's a huge list to sift through during peak times looking for a specific job

There are less than 500 people on each server and you know they're all in Ul'dah anyway...


Each has its advantages. Use 'em in tandem. Having 1 or 2 party members help you shout from different zones maximizes shout potential.

[viion]

Geeze calm down, I dont like the party system really lol so I dont mind shouts, prefer it tbh. Means I have to do less work