As far as the party search goes. Spent the better part of 2 weeks with my LFG comment up and seeking party checked. Tried party recruitment, no go.

Went to Uldah shouting. Got a group in under an hour. (finally )

as a newer player i was under the incorrect assumption that people who wanted X quest located in say Gridania would be in Gridania. Abviously that is not that case.

If shouting in Uldah is quicker then no one will bother with search or seeking.

I have had limited luck with the seeking party and search system. But for nearly anything more then 2 people it seems to fall flat.

The 2 suggestions prior, Market wards will help alot. I'm being a foolish and stubborn noob and placing my retainers in Gridania. Atleast one of them. I want to do what i can, which isn't much, to help keep some population in the city i choose to help, live and defend. If for no other reason then to help someone a little newer then me to be able to buy a few things if they like it there as much as i do.

Plus side, since the Job quests and the server merge there have been ALOT more folks around Gridania of late. Its kinda nice ( Please stay we have cookies! )