I refuse to run Castrum the way it is now

[Avatre]

I admit I don't run the MSQ Roulette as often as I used to(even less now since I have everything at 70), but when I did, it was when I knew it would get me to the next level(running the 50/60, Leveling, Trials, Alliance Raid, and then the MSQ Roulette if that little push was needed to get my level - those first 4 almost always guaranteed a level a day, sometimes the MSQ was needed, sometimes 2-3 SB daily hunt monsters). The EXP is not as bad as people state. Could it be better? Sure, but so could the over world monster EXP. If you don't feel it's worth it to you, then don't run it. Simple as that.

[Bahati]

Most veterans don't run this content as the reward for it does not compensate the time spent if you are max level. I don't care if my movement is locked but at least let people who have already seen it a million times have the option to exit out of the cutscene so we can at least chat while new people are watching the cinematics. I have an issue with is the lack of foresight on SE's part. What is the point of helping one demographic of players have a better player experience while worsening the experience for the other demographic? This is just trading one gripe for another.

[BillyKaplan]

so we can at least chat

The chat is accessible during cutscenes, at least on the pc.

What is the point of helping one demographic of players have a better player experience while worsening the experience for the other demographic? This is just trading one gripe for another.

One demographic is the one this content is intended to while the other demographic worsened the first's experience by forcing them to skip cutscenes or kicking them. The problem is that in order to even get into the instance, the second demographic is required, which is where this so called solution breaks somewhat.

[Avatre]

The chat is accessible during cutscenes, at least on the pc.

Also accessible on PS4. Just need to start typing if you have a USB keyboard attached, or click the touchpad(first click will bring up the chat window) and then go about how you would normally start typing.

[xMysticx]

It would be nice if they would at least let you skip it the first time you complete it, but that's never gonna happen.

[Aurebel]

I haven't run Main Scenario Roulette, nor Castrum or Praetorium, since the change was implemented. Tried queuing Main Scenario Roulette a few times out of curiosity, but withdrew when I saw the 'More than 30m' wait time. :/

[Narangerel]

I don't see what the big deal is. during longer cutscenes I just do something else. The time flies by. For everyone that absolutely cannot stand it, and probably sit there staring at their monitors it will seem boring and slow.

I said in a similar thread that I don't mind the change, because I do not treat it as some sort of punishment, although it might as well be for all the people being jerks to new players. It's not really a discussion worth having, because whether they change it or revert it back, there is going to be an unhappy group, and I'd rather they focus on smoothing the experience for new players so they have an enjoyable time playing rather than the grizzled vets who act like the world is gonna end because they have to spend at most an extra 15 minutes for CM and 25 for Prae.

[Coratanni]

Here's a strange concept. If you don't need that dungeon as you already did it for your story, don't, run it. I know, I know, a crazy idea. But think about the possibilities.

[Wilford111]

Here's a strange concept. If you don't need that dungeon as you already did it for your story, don't, run it. I know, I know, a crazy idea. But think about the possibilities.

Here's an even stranger concept. Perhaps allowing players to skip cutscenes is good for both new and old players? It's good for new players because the don't have to wait as long to move forward in the msq, which is required for progression; and it's good for old players because they can get through it quickly and the rewards are actually worth it.

I'm not sure which way is ultimately better, tbh. I'm just saying that the "skip cutscenes" side does have some legitimate points that you should address before dismissing them as a whole.