Why are NPC parties so bad?

[Thangil]

Am I the only player who hasn’t had any issues with Trust NPCs? I’ve had no glitches on my end.

You not having problems doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Bugs/glitches doesn't always affect everyone.

[AmiableApkallu]

Doing dungeons with my squadron is COMPLETELY different. Everything runs smoothly, like it's a group of real players, good players, and everyone is doing their job perfectly. The only issue is that they doesn't seem to take much damage if they don't move away from red areas, which is ridiculous.

In my experience: Squadron members lack individual personalities and are not scripted to do mechanics, hence why they sometimes seem to take no damage from failing them. Trust members do have individual personalities and are scripted to do mechanics, but they tend to follow a pre-set plan to which you must adapt -- and occasionally, that plan includes standing in the bad (it'd be awfully boring if they never, ever made a mistake).

[Daralii]

In my experience: Squadron members lack individual personalities and are not scripted to do mechanics, hence why they sometimes seem to take no damage from failing them. Trust members do have individual personalities and are scripted to do mechanics, but they tend to follow a pre-set plan to which you must adapt -- and occasionally, that plan includes standing in the bad (it'd be awfully boring if they never, ever made a mistake).

I vaguely remember something about how you were supposed to follow Y'Shtola's lead against Hydaelyn because she was set up to always do the mechanics correctly.

[Thangil]

I vaguely remember something about how you were supposed to follow Y'Shtola's lead against Hydaelyn because she was set up to always do the mechanics correctly.

Wrong quest. Hydaelyn has nothing to do with this one.

[DiaDeem]

If you pair Alphinaud with Alisaie, he's always gonna prioritize her, and that's why he isn't healing you. Don't pair the twins lol.

[Thangil]

If you pair Alphinaud with Alisaie, he's always gonna prioritize her, and that's why he isn't healing you. Don't pair the twins lol.

I didn't. That's not the reason.

[DiaDeem]

I didn't. That's not the reason.

He still does, but then it means he's not very good either.

I had Urianger blow himself up on a proximity AOE for no reason.

[1313]

He still does, but then it means he's not very good either.

I had Urianger blow himself up on a proximity AOE for no reason.

AND WE WONDER WHY WE HAVE PLAYERS WHO FINALLY DECIDE TO FACE THEIR FEAR OF RUNNING WITH RANDOS... AND THEY **** UP ROYALLY BECAUSE NPC'S TAUGHT THEM HOW TO BE A ******** ****** ************* *** ******* (just asterisks to impersonate imaginary swears) AND DINGO DUNG HITS THE DANG FAN

[DiaDeem]

AND WE WONDER WHY WE HAVE PLAYERS WHO FINALLY DECIDE TO FACE THEIR FEAR OF RUNNING WITH RANDOS... AND THEY **** UP ROYALLY BECAUSE NPC'S TAUGHT THEM HOW TO BE A ******** ****** ************* *** ******* (just asterisks to impersonate imaginary swears) AND DINGO DUNG HITS THE DANG FAN

????
It really isn't THAT bad and I have no idea how you got that from my post. For the most part they're just absurdly slow, but never will cost you a run.

[dwodmots]

AND WE WONDER WHY WE HAVE PLAYERS WHO FINALLY DECIDE TO FACE THEIR FEAR OF RUNNING WITH RANDOS... AND THEY **** UP ROYALLY BECAUSE NPC'S TAUGHT THEM HOW TO BE A ******** ****** ************* *** ******* (just asterisks to impersonate imaginary swears) AND DINGO DUNG HITS THE DANG FAN

Good, the worse players are in duty finder the more fun I get to have when I decide to heal lmao