Disruptive Frontline Gameplay

[IDontPetLalas]

What they'd do would depend on what their data reveals and whether they regard the current situation as flawed. I have a strong perception there's a problem, but I can't quantify it. Just based on playing experience, I think separate queues for solos and parties would eliminate most of the problems I see. And no doubt balance will continue to be tweaked.

Separate queues has been discussed for quite a while. I've pointed out a number of issues, I don't know how many games that you played that use separate queues, but it can bring significant issues of its own.

I don't know how many FL matches you've played, nor how long you've been playing- however saying "no doubt balance will continue to be tweaked" shows a very optimistic view, considering the rate and scope of view Square applies FL changes.

[Mawlzy]

Separate queues has been discussed for quite a while. I've pointed out a number of issues, I don't know how many games that you played that use separate queues, but it can bring significant issues of its own.

I don't know how many FL matches you've played, nor how long you've been playing- however saying "no doubt balance will continue to be tweaked" shows a very optimistic view, considering the rate and scope of view Square applies FL changes.

Both fair points. Over 1k matches, which I realize isn't a lot for veterans, but I think it gives me some handle on the situation. As to other games, that is likely also influencing the views I've expressed. My main MMO prior to FF14 was EVE, which is a PVP-centric, full-loss game. I quit because I got tired of the whole "cry more salt" mindset. But at least it is a balanced battlefield in the sense that, for team vs team battles, the Fleet Commander would always be on voice and individual players had clearly-predefined roles. Fleets are essentially highly-organized statics, which is what we're now seeing in Frontline. I don't think that is the spirit of the mode. Premade vs solo to me is simply curb-stomping.

Regarding your observation about my use of "toxicity," again fair. But I do regard it as depressing that, in what is fundamentally a cooperative, story-driven game, some individuals have so little concern for how their "playstyle" has a negative impact on others.