Are static groups simply the now accepted reality for endgame progression?

[Murugan]

Could you point out where I mentioned pick-up groups? I'm actually agreeing with you, you dimwit: "That said, it would be nice if you would be able to run it twice, or thrice, to help others progress."

A very primal reaction to stimuli you interpret as negative. Try being less emotional please.

That's the whole point of end game content, that it's practically impossible without a static group. That said, it would be nice if you would be able to run it twice, or thrice, to help others progress.

I don't know any MMO where this is possible though (with exception of WoW's LFR).



Xbob42, relax. How can something on a game forum wind you up like this.

You also said "that's the point of endgame content" and that there was "no MMORPG where this was possible" implying that you are a teenager and thus have no recollection of how ALL endgame content worked in ALL MMORPG's prior to when WoW introduced this very specific system like what? 2 years ago or less?

Static groups, and preformed groups of people who are equally capable are not the same thing buddy. Most endgame communities have more than 8 people capable of downing the same content at one time.

It has nothing to do with SKILL, it has nothing to do with time invested.

These are arbitrary restrictions that Square Enix places on this specific dungeon which literally prevents non-static based farming or progression assistance, and otherwise heavily penalizes people for wanting to play outside of a strict static of 7 other people per week (at least).