Group Finder (Update 1.60)

Qizax

Is the Group FInder getting fixed in the upcoming Update? It really needs to be made more useful. One should be able to select applicable group levels, be able to select multiple group scenarios in which they wish to create or join groups under.

I feel this is getting to a critical state.

Thoughts?

Lord Xanhorn

Agreed. Not only do they have to make it operational, they now have to offer a minor incentive for people to use it. Having a usable tool that no one uses is still useless.

Rioht

At this point they would need to include a notification to players stating that the tool has been updated/fixed.

Otherwise even if they fix it, if ppl don't know that/use it, then it will still feel broken.

Shadesofkin

I'd love to use the Group Finder more. I get massively tired of trying to post in zone looking for group. I do agree, there'd have to be some sort of notification in the game world to try out the group finder.

Valencer

Tried using the group finder to find a group for Spindeclutch with my new-ish lvl 19 EP sorcerer. Found a group within 2 seconds.

I'm guessing the tool just isn't being used a lot in the higher levels, which might have varying reasons.

s7732425ub17_ESO

Group finder needs to be a lobby based system instead of the black box that it is currently.

It also needs to allow cross-faction grouping. This would eliminate pretty much all grouping complaints.

Qizax

I think a revised Group Finder must contain the ability to concurrently select multiple levels, roles and multiple locations. I will consider the Group Finder a general failure until I am able to select a specific Dungeon or Pledge at a specific level range with a specific role and alternately at the same time I wish to be able to select entirely difference criteria for an alternative search. Multiple concurrent searches are a must.

For example I will be playing an alternate lower level character until I am successful in my search for a VR05-VR07 instance of COA for my Templar healer while at the same time select a low level instance of a Dungeon appropriate to the currently played alternate character. Meanwhile, may also have an active open search for a VR14 dungeon for my Nightblade whom will DPS.

Any one of the above gets a successful hit, I accept and zone or accept and log the appropriate character and zone.

Razzak

Contrary to my hopes, I don't believe they even know what to do to fix it. Of course, there is always a complete overhaul or re design, but that will not happen before console version is stable.
They just don't see it as important enough, which is obvious from their reluctance to even acknowledge anything being done or thought of in regards to grouping tool, for a long time now.

ashlee17

Good question op More selection options would go a long way to making this "tool" fit for purpose. Due to the higher lvl of difficulty of endgame content this "tool" is not an effective one for finding successful endgame groups. Looking forward to it getting some sorely needed love and attention in 1.6 or beyond. I hope it's sooner rather then later.

Until then- if you need some help joining helpful guilds or LFG in chat are our best options. I do hope zos surprise us

Thanks for reading and happy adventuring!

Shlankwald

Valencer wrote: »

Tried using the group finder to find a group for Spindeclutch with my new-ish lvl 19 EP sorcerer. Found a group within 2 seconds.

I'm guessing the tool just isn't being used a lot in the higher levels, which might have varying reasons.

Thats awesome but I just leveled 1-46 in the past week, i never left que for group finder, sometimes sitting in it for 4+ hours throughout ALL levels. I found one group using it (it only took about 15 mins) so it seems like when it works its great, its just so random when it does.
Side note, in the process I found dudes to level alongside so i consistently had groups, which was awesome.
Still i really want group finder fixed, and cross-faction grouping would just be amazing for my and my buddies

NewBlacksmurf

and a third post....

I commented here - http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/discussion/150916/information-on-lfg-tool-from-cs#latest

Hmm...well I quite often stay queued for PvE related content for 1 - 2 hours (Vet content) and it never adds me. The characters that I play on both offer healing and DPS which is usually of high demand so I would question this response.

Also....in REF to my post - http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/discussion/comment/1542539#Comment_1542539

An official confirmation from @ZOS if anyone can find and link it in this post would be appreciated on this topic (one within the last 15 days)

brandon.coker101_ESO

I tried using it as a tank yesterday for two hours with no luck. I'm really surprised they have not fixed it yet.

Razzak

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

and a third post....

I commented here - http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/discussion/150916/information-on-lfg-tool-from-cs#latest

Hmm...well I quite often stay queued for PvE related content for 1 - 2 hours (Vet content) and it never adds me. The characters that I play on both offer healing and DPS which is usually of high demand so I would question this response.

Also....in REF to my post - http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/discussion/comment/1542539#Comment_1542539

An official confirmation from @ZOS if anyone can find and link it in this post would be appreciated on this topic (one within the last 15 days)

Here is the latest response I could find:

http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/discussion/150339/grouping-tool-bug#latest

It basically says we will have to wait for them to care about it enough to fix or upgrade it. Here's to hoping it gets done before consoles are launched, as they will almost definitely have it working properly.

brandon.coker101_ESO

Razzak wrote: »

Here is the latest response I could find:

http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/discussion/150339/grouping-tool-bug#latest

It basically says we will have to wait for them to care about it enough to fix or upgrade it. Here's to hoping it gets done before consoles are launched, as they will almost definitely have it working properly.

If they want people to stick around they should start caring about it. LOTS of people enjoy running dungeons and a 4 hour wait isn't going to cut it.