Group finder console update

exeeter702

Can anyone from ZOS chime in on the status of the group finder on console?

Is there any hope of a fix before the next dlc patch comes out? Any update on the matter? Anything at all please.

The group finder updates have been a very real reinvigorating feature for me and some of returning friends and brand new players that we introduced to the game, and it literally is absolutely broken. TGs it worked great, but since DB, I've tried each day since ps4 release to queue up on my healer to no avail, averaging 1h30m before throwing the towel in. Not a single queue has popped for me.

To be clear, I'm aware of that ZOS has already commented on the matter, I'd just like to see if there is any update whatsoever on the progress of a fix for console as this is a MAJOR disappointment and has stunted by drive to log in as often as I have been since TG.

Thevorpal1

Wish it was fixed too.

phaneub17_ESO

They redid the group finding code on PTS, so far its working out but not enough of a pool of players to stress test it enough.

exeeter702

phaneub17_ESO wrote: »

They redid the group finding code on PTS, so far its working out but not enough of a pool of players to stress test it enough.

I did read thst this morning but understood it as something regarding scaling and not directly involved with the group tool / matchmaking system itself.

Perhaps I misunderstood it, however if what you say is the case, that means an actual fix won't likely be coming anytime soon, at least not until the next dlc which is unfortunate to say the least.

I do know there was a pc hot fix claiming to have fixed the long queue times, I haven't logged into my pc account to check personally. Maybe that hot fix was submitted to sony/ms already and is in the process of being cleared by their ridiculous update policy.

lDcoyl

Todays maintainence, did not fix this at all...
Was hoping it would. The grouping tool is so frustrating right now.

DRXHarbinger

Worked fine for me today. Jumped on my healer and within seconds into blessed crucible with noob level 20s and carried them all the way through with only 2 deaths. No issues on XB EU for me today...

exeeter702

DRXHarbinger wrote: »

Worked fine for me today. Jumped on my healer and within seconds into blessed crucible with noob level 20s and carried them all the way through with only 2 deaths. No issues on XB EU for me today...

I'll try today again when I get off work. And I'm going to keep this thread bumped because I honestly feel a response is deserved.

ShedsHisTail

It's been pretty hit and miss on PC too since DB released.

The other day I used it three times with my tank. The first two times I was grouped in under a minute.
The third time I was queued for four hours and never did get a group.

Sadly, because of the way things release, you guys on consoles probably won't get it until after the PC crowd does.

BalticBlues

On PS4, the group finder server seems to degrade with the number of active players: The more players are active, the less likely it is that you can find a group. Starting fresh in the morning or after a maintenance, you can find a group easily within minutes. Later in the afternoon at some point suddenly nothing will work anymore.

Since the DB patch the game is defective. The group finder does not work at all in the evening, every 10 meters you have a loading screen, there now is lag even in dungeons, even invisible mobs attack you etc. etc. On consoles, the game is a mess now. Therefore, people are leaving on a large scale. Guild trader sales decline rapidly. I cannot believe how ZOS can tolerate this situation. The DB release on console was the biggest failure in ESO history. The game is getting worse with each large update, and finally the game is close of being unplayable.

Needless to say I will not subscribe again. I also will not buy anything in Crown store anymore until this game is fixed. ZOS, instead of cramming more and more buggy code for DLC into the game, fix this game, please.

lDcoyl

DRXHarbinger wrote: »

Worked fine for me today. Jumped on my healer and within seconds into blessed crucible with noob level 20s and carried them all the way through with only 2 deaths. No issues on XB EU for me today...

Well I played yesterday evening and grouped once lucky in seconds, then had a 2 hr wait, also as a healer. The party I did have had invisible mobs still ith massive lag.

To me its not fixed, group finder was never this inconsistent before DB.

MattT1988

Yeah it's working for me again on PS4. Crypt of Hearts is still a loading screen filled mess though.

DannyLV702

MattT1988 wrote: »

Yeah it's working for me again on PS4. Crypt of Hearts is still a loading screen filled mess though.

@RAGUNAnoOne I guess the problem was specific to the dungeon lol

Reekes

Definatley an issue that needs an update please. I have no friends.

MattT1988

DannyLV702 wrote: »

MattT1988 wrote: »

Yeah it's working for me again on PS4. Crypt of Hearts is still a loading screen filled mess though.

@RAGUNAnoOne I guess the problem was specific to the dungeon lol

I actually think it might be, I'm having a lot less issues in the other dungeons. But Crypt of Hearts is a load screen, invisible enemy-a-thon. Especially at the first boss and skeletons part.

I'm still having similar issues in other dungeons, but nowhere near on the scale as Crypt of Hearts.

mb10

The thing about waiting for your healer for 1h 30 mins everyday on ps4 is a lie.

I group finder with my healer everyday and the wait is literally 2 minutes maximum on ps4

exeeter702

mb10 wrote: »

The thing about waiting for your healer for 1h 30 mins everyday on ps4 is a lie.

I group finder with my healer everyday and the wait is literally 2 minutes maximum on ps4

The last thing i have any interest in doing, is coming onto a game forum for a game that i really enjoy just to lie for ...... what? attention?

Or do i need to provide you with screenshots for each and every attempt?

For what its worth i tried again yesterday evening when i got home from work. 3 hours no pop.

Reekes wrote: »

Definatley an issue that needs an update please. I have no friends.

Well i do have fellow players to play with. The issue is not getting a group most of the time as i always get my pledges done. The issue is trying to use the group finder for the random bonus.

kidwgm

Why is it so hard for ZoS to communicate? Listen if you would acknowledge the issue and give fairly regular updates the community would be much more patient. This GF tool being broken (x1) has severely and negatively impacted my gameplay.

Noerknhar

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/comment/3117457/#Comment_3117457

Why is it so hard for people to read?

Thevorpal1

mb10 wrote: »

The thing about waiting for your healer for 1h 30 mins everyday on ps4 is a lie.

I group finder with my healer everyday and the wait is literally 2 minutes maximum on ps4

It's not a lie. I have yet to successfully get queued into a group using the group finder since DB dropped. I only queue up as a healer.

Haven't tried today since I'm still at work. It's broken.

lDcoyl

mb10 wrote: »

The thing about waiting for your healer for 1h 30 mins everyday on ps4 is a lie.

I group finder with my healer everyday and the wait is literally 2 minutes maximum on ps4

Really dont think OP is "lying" he is voicing his experience.
no need to throw words around like that, its all friendly discussion.

I had a tank dps and myself as healer lastnight looking for one dps, we waited 45 minutes before we found some one manually and left the que. We never used to wait more than 5 mins max before DB.

Thats my experience with it, I will give it another shot later today and see, so far NOT so good.

lDcoyl

My last try was yesterday, I tried for 1hr and 20 mins before giving up and going manual again. anybone else have some luck?

Brrrofski

I get in as tank on xbox eu within 2 minutes every time I join it.

It wouldn't join me in one for volenfell the other day though. Ended up soloing it which was pretty fun though.

lDcoyl

Brrrofski wrote: »

I get in as tank on xbox eu within 2 minutes every time I join it.

It wouldn't join me in one for volenfell the other day though. Ended up soloing it which was pretty fun though.

Im ps4 EU as a healer; I wish I had those days back with a near instant party.
Even when I had a party with myself a tank and another dps we still wait hours before giving up and going manual, just for one more dps! Seems so odd.

Reekes

Definatley seems linked to population, PS4 EU.

I worked from home the other day and it worked fine all morning and afternoon. Come the evening it was back to broken. I hope they hot fix it for the weekend but this looks very unlikely now.

Eisenhovver

The group finder is acting very strangely but it is not completely broken I can confirm. I started a new DK tank and have been queueing for dungeons. Some times I join the queue and get a pop in 20 seconds. Other times I wait 10 minutes, jump out of queue, get back in, and it pops immediately. There are huge issues with it but I can confirm it is possible to find a group (sometimes)

vyndral13preub18_ESO

Brrrofski wrote: »

I get in as tank on xbox eu within 2 minutes every time I join it.

It wouldn't join me in one for volenfell the other day though. Ended up soloing it which was pretty fun though.

So everytime, except for the times it doesn't?

Brrrofski

vyndral13preub18_ESO wrote: »

Brrrofski wrote: »

I get in as tank on xbox eu within 2 minutes every time I join it.

It wouldn't join me in one for volenfell the other day though. Ended up soloing it which was pretty fun though.

So everytime, except for the times it doesn't?

It's probably more that people don't group the normal pledge. I had little success with it prior to this patch. People get their guaranteed shoulder quickly then do whatever I guess.

Stashfu

Just chiming to confirm what others are saying. Queuing in as a healer I can get a group within minutes (if not seconds) early EST times. But after work forget about it. Have sat for hours without the queue popping. Problem started after DB. Definitely an issue, definitely bugged somehow.

exeeter702

Since the recent patch on consoles can anyone confirm the group finder is indeed working?

I haven't had a chance to test it yet but I will do so first thing when I get off work.

Stiltz

Only works during off-peak hours it seems. Approx 3am - 11am Pacific. PS4 NA

Peekachu99

exeeter702 wrote: »

Since the recent patch on consoles can anyone confirm the group finder is indeed working?

I haven't had a chance to test it yet but I will do so first thing when I get off work.

Same problems as before. It worked for one day, now it's back to: only during non-peak times. Around 3-4 EST the "estimated times" disappear (they're hilariously wrong anyway).

Enough is enough. ZoS need to take responsibility and fix their game. No more crowns from me, and I've put their children through college by now.