Trying to Enjoy the game more as a new player

[Rasylia]

People keep saying dps qs are a problem. People also say that playing something else isn't a real solution... Can you please suggest a real solution then that doesn't involve building the game again from the ground and up? Because that's never going to happen. Queues are fine considering how many dps there are. Play a different role or make a party finder.

People pick dps and queue with it. The game doesn't force you to.

^ I que with my BLm everyday while leveling and barely have 20 minutes for anything except "50/60 reoulette".

[HyoMinPark]

DPS queues have always been "long" compared to tank/healer queues. If you enjoy a DPS, there's absolutely no reason for you to stop rolling one for content. You just need to find some things to keep yourself occupied/entertained while you wait for your queue.

Have you tried crafting or gathering? I main a DPS, and if I'm not spending my time in queues socializing with my friends, I craft and/or gather for my own personal use and for personal profit. Something to consider if you are interested in the crafting and/or gathering aspects of this game.

You could also do other things outside of the game (like reading a book or browsing the web), to sort of occupy yourself. Just make sure to keep one eye on the game so you don't miss your queue. ;3 I have missed a few queues because I was paying more attention to a book than the game, even with one of my earbuds in listening for the ping of DF.

And, like the others, I definitely recommend getting out there and making some friends. Even if it's another DPS, at least you will have someone to talk to or do FATEs with while you wait!

[Felis]

Wait until you find the long DPS queues leading towards the lvl70 RNG loot drops, fun guaranteed.

Yeah the DPS queues are a problem, there hasn't been a proper solution since whenever though, other than 'play something else' (what?) and 'find a healer/tank yourself' (as if that makes sense if there aren't enough for dungeons, to start with).

Make friends. Every friend is a potential healer/tank, because it is easier to find those roles enjoyable if playing with friends who don't scream at you for every small error. There aren't enough Tanks for random parties, but more than enough Tanks for parties with friends.

Also, DPS queue is already back to normal how it was always. Around 20 minutes (+/- 10 minutes)

[Bourne_Endeavor]

While not necessarily a popular option, if it bothers you enough, you may wish to consider transferring onto the Aether datacenter. Currently, you're on Primal, which has longer queues since there are less people. My queue times generally range from 10-30 minutes tops.

[Elfidan]

These are my suggestions for ways to have fun as a new player:

1.) Be outspoken, never hesitate to initiate positive conversation with random people. Most time's you will receive a similar response , and occasionally even make a friend or two.

2.) Join a free company that fits your activity level. If you can't ask members to run some dungeons with you without getting a negative response , or ignored then don't feel bad about shopping for a new group.

3.) Readily volunteer assistance to those in need. Besides feeling good to do, people will remember you and want to help you back.

4.) Role-play sometimes just because you can. It's fun and can catch people off guard from time to time.

5.) Most importantly do the content that makes you happy.

[LalaRu]

I don't know how it is on Phoenix, but this is absolutely not correct when playing on Cerberus.

They are in same datacenter, and on raid finder the situation is that (almost all raids requiring duty complete, ndr). Maybe you playing in lucky odd hours where all players are good samaritans and raids are all learning mode and newbies welcome. Good for you, tell me what hours they are, wanna check that.

[Sylvina]

Dont go in pvp just for exp, but it seems you do enjoy pvp even if it had no exp, anyway, you should make friends and see if a healer or tank can play with you to make most queues a lot faster. Also fates do give nice exp.

Why not? as long as you try your hardest to help your team win and not be a drag or an afker I don't see an issue with doing pvp for xp. XP brought life into the pvp queues.

[Reinha]

You are new here but are you new to MMOs? If you've never tried tanking or healing I'd recommend you to do so. Neither role is very difficult and you'll notice the queues won't bother you anymore whether leveling or capped. Leveling a tank with level 61+ dungeons and leveling roulettes will count towards one of the flying tank mounts too.

For quick leveling I recommend Palace of the Dead, highest level available dungeons, clan marks and sightseeing log (after level 50), doing all guildhests once for the xp/gil bonus and hunting log (before level 50 and not for expansion jobs), available roulettes each day and the weekly challenge log. Completing different logs and clan marks while queued is a good way to pass the time when leveling a dps.