People in FFXI had to shout and wait hours to build parties.

Modern MMO players don't have that kind of time. So if you only have 2 hours a night, instead of having to spend the entire time shouting for a party....

You can spend the entire time queued up.
The end result is the same but the new way is much less stressful.

Please look forward to it.

The worst part is when the queue gets you in and OH WAIT.... one of the people didn't confirm in time... you have to wait even longer.

And you know what... I can't even blame those people... the duty finder lulls you to sleep and then BAM... You miss your window