Random Group Finder Idea

PlagueSD

The main complaint about the group finder is the fact that too many people queue for roles they have no intention of filling just to bypass the DPS "wait" queue. (I'm looking at you, fake tanks and fake healers).

I propose the following change to how the group finder creates the random groups...Incorporate the friends list and ignore list. Players on your friends list will have "priority" when choosing which players to group with you. Conversely, players on your ignore list will NEVER be chosen. This will allow us to sort of "filter" players when using the group finder.

Group with a really good player and cleared the dungeon in record time? Add them to your friend list to increase the chance of grouping with them again. Have that fake tank, or DPS that's only light attacking? Add them to your ignore list so they won't be chosen in the future.

Guppet

PlagueSD wrote: »

The main complaint about the group finder is the fact that too many people queue for roles they have no intention of filling just to bypass the DPS "wait" queue. (I'm looking at you, fake tanks and fake healers).

I propose the following change to how the group finder creates the random groups...Incorporate the friends list and ignore list. Players on your friends list will have "priority" when choosing which players to group with you. Conversely, players on your ignore list will NEVER be chosen. This will allow us to sort of "filter" players when using the group finder.

Group with a really good player and cleared the dungeon in record time? Add them to your friend list to increase the chance of grouping with them again. Have that fake tank, or DPS that's only light attacking? Add them to your ignore list so they won't be chosen in the future.

I like the idea, but it’s problematic.

If the player was terrible as a fake tank, do you also refuse to group with them when they then honestly queue as DPS?

Also is it account wide or character based. Will you group with that fake tank if he is on another character?

It seems obvious to make it tied to account rather than character, so the annoying player is ignored come what may, but, then imagine the screaming here when said player can’t even create a new character to find groups.

PlagueSD

Maybe change the ignore list to work like the Guild store. When you ignore someone, they automatically fall off after 30 days (or maybe drop to 15 days). You queue up as a "fake" role? you should pay the "penalty" for doing so.

Agenericname

Guppet wrote: »

PlagueSD wrote: »

The main complaint about the group finder is the fact that too many people queue for roles they have no intention of filling just to bypass the DPS "wait" queue. (I'm looking at you, fake tanks and fake healers).

I propose the following change to how the group finder creates the random groups...Incorporate the friends list and ignore list. Players on your friends list will have "priority" when choosing which players to group with you. Conversely, players on your ignore list will NEVER be chosen. This will allow us to sort of "filter" players when using the group finder.

Group with a really good player and cleared the dungeon in record time? Add them to your friend list to increase the chance of grouping with them again. Have that fake tank, or DPS that's only light attacking? Add them to your ignore list so they won't be chosen in the future.

It seems obvious to make it tied to account rather than character, so the annoying player is ignore cone what may but then imagine the screaming here when said player can’t even create a new character to find groups.

Seems like there may be a life lesson wrapped up in that scenario. That could be one of the more positive aspects of it.

zaria

Agenericname wrote: »

Guppet wrote: »

PlagueSD wrote: »

The main complaint about the group finder is the fact that too many people queue for roles they have no intention of filling just to bypass the DPS "wait" queue. (I'm looking at you, fake tanks and fake healers).

I propose the following change to how the group finder creates the random groups...Incorporate the friends list and ignore list. Players on your friends list will have "priority" when choosing which players to group with you. Conversely, players on your ignore list will NEVER be chosen. This will allow us to sort of "filter" players when using the group finder.

Group with a really good player and cleared the dungeon in record time? Add them to your friend list to increase the chance of grouping with them again. Have that fake tank, or DPS that's only light attacking? Add them to your ignore list so they won't be chosen in the future.

It seems obvious to make it tied to account rather than character, so the annoying player is ignore cone what may but then imagine the screaming here when said player can’t even create a new character to find groups.

Seems like there may be a life lesson wrapped up in that scenario. That could be one of the more positive aspects of it.

Some game had an system there players with reports tended to be grouped together
Yes that could be an fun run, 4 fakes who all believe they are masters and non knew the mechanic.

Guppet

Agenericname wrote: »

Guppet wrote: »

PlagueSD wrote: »

The main complaint about the group finder is the fact that too many people queue for roles they have no intention of filling just to bypass the DPS "wait" queue. (I'm looking at you, fake tanks and fake healers).

I propose the following change to how the group finder creates the random groups...Incorporate the friends list and ignore list. Players on your friends list will have "priority" when choosing which players to group with you. Conversely, players on your ignore list will NEVER be chosen. This will allow us to sort of "filter" players when using the group finder.

Group with a really good player and cleared the dungeon in record time? Add them to your friend list to increase the chance of grouping with them again. Have that fake tank, or DPS that's only light attacking? Add them to your ignore list so they won't be chosen in the future.

It seems obvious to make it tied to account rather than character, so the annoying player is ignore cone what may but then imagine the screaming here when said player can’t even create a new character to find groups.

Seems like there may be a life lesson wrapped up in that scenario. That could be one of the more positive aspects of it.

But society does not allow life lessons anymore. You can’t fail, there can’t be consequences.

Ever been to a school sports day these days. The games are not even competitive in nature anymore.

Troneon

The main complaint is ZOS break it almost every patch...