MaxJrFTW wrote: »

Alinhbo_Tyaka wrote: »

I think I was in that dungeon with you. I don't like the dungeon swapping either nor the wasted time before I can queue again after dropping group.

Then i'm sorry for the outburst. I'm just frustrated since it has happened several times today.

One moment you think you'll be able to chill and play video games on your free time to relax, and next thing you know 15 min queue penalty.

A little grumbling doesn't bother me. Especially when I'm in agreement. One of the other players look liked that had disconnected as well so maybe it was better just dropping.

MyKillv2.0 wrote: »

I am not completely certian that I follow what OP is saying....

Am I correct in understanding that you can que up for a random dungeon and then once the que pops, you zone into the random dungeon but can port to a different dungeon (in this case, FG1), complete the second dungeon, and get credit for the "random dungeon"?

Yes!
Nice thing when random dungeon is DLC and nobody wants it.

Katheriah wrote: »

Still wondering how you guys are even getting ported into a random dungeon the first place.

Using the random dungeon option in the Dungeon Finder. You can select Random Normal, Random Veteran or specific dungeon options.

Colecovision wrote: »

To me the craziest thing is that the only reason I can see behind making everyone use the GF is so that it's not an fg1 event. So they break the game by sending everyone to use the same function at the same time. (sort of a ddos suicide) Then when gf functions properly the players remove the random function by simply porting out so that they CAN make it an fg1 event.

ZoS should have simply let us walk into the dungeons and kill the final bosses for the rewards to begin with.

This. This is what they should've allowed rather than to force the daily on a group finder.

That way, we wouldn't have the resentment thrown at this event.

Meanwhile, I'm still just waiting for FG1 to become a meme. lol.

Done it once in an guild group. not seen it in pugs did march of sacrifice and needed quest also done some other dlc.

I for one queue into DF with a preformed group, or at least 3, then look for a DPS or Healer. We never wait long and usually it works out well. Sometimes we do get fake Healers but we're strong enough to carry/cover the lack. Everyone has to learn at some point, gain experience and learn from others.

A "fast dungeon" is a rare thing, and really inconsiderate to expect in the GF - I LIKE the stories (most of them lol) and find the random dungeons interesting. But running with a random group who just want to smash everything and get to the prize with or without the rest of group is REALLY annoying. Yesterday I grouped with some ppl from guild who I didn't know.
They suggested immediately switching to FG1 and I didn't really care so.. we did. We enter the dungeon, kill the first group, then the tank jumps in the river, swims straight to final boss and BOOM dungeon over. It couldn't have taken 5 minutes. Ok... disappointing to say the least. I know now not to group with unknowns during events like this because there are too many people who simply want the end prize. Ok, lesson learned lol

Yes, I too wanted the final prize but … I LIKE the experience of the dungeons. Rushing through it in that way is a real let down. Just sayin'

I'll be honest, I used the loophole last night. I got randomed into MHK. The tank was new, the DPS were squishy, and I was on a healer... I am not an exceptional healer.

So, after about six wipes without progress, we talked about it, and went to Elden I, so they could get their clears and box. But, this was after they'd been pounding on that boss, I don't know how many times, and it was pretty clear that MHK was beyond their skills.

To be fair, I've also run MHK during this event with randos. I ran BRF with my significant other tanking (she does not tank much anymore), I think I got Falk first day of the event.

I'm not afraid of the DLC dungeons, but I understand that not everyone's ready for that. So, having an out without punishing everyone isn't terrible, however, this, "port to FG1 or kick," crap needs to be dealt with. Even if that means shutting down the system. Spend 15 minutes pounding against boss, re-queue.

I still think the simplest answer is, bring a buddy, kick anyone who tries to jump to FG1. If everyone wants to, cool, whatever, but if it's one guy going, "let's jump over to this?" No, **** 'em.

From what I've seen in other threads on this topic, you're gonna get a whole lot of people trying to make you the bad guy here, OP.

They're wrong. You're doing it right. They're subverting the intent of the system for their own convenience. They're exploiting.

I've even done this once myself now. It was FH, the group wanted to do FG1, and I definitely wasn't going to have a fight with the group after a 40 minute queue over a dungeon I don't even find enjoyable. I don't feel bad about it, but I'm not gonna try to pretend we didn't exploit.

But if someone had needed FH, I would absolutely have pushed for doing it.

I am neither for or against during the box event. If we run the one we landed in, great that's fine I get my box. If they all want to port for speed run for box, that fine too as I still get my box. I can see how it can be frustrating but so far all my runs are with premade group of 4 or if random they asked if anyone needed the area of if can port for speed box run.

I confess I didn't read all the posts but going back t do so now as I am curious of these things
1.) why farming on normal and 2.) why did it take you 10min. With the jump FG1 is 5 minutes or less which is why most do it, so they can get through receiving boxes on 15 characters and go about their normal gaming

I don't port in a random unless the entire party agrees. They should really be doing that with a premade group..

Honestly, I found it great because I want to enjoy the maximum of the festival on all my char, so FG1 is a good option!!!
This is just for a few days, so let make the most of it and we have all the rest of the years to do other donjons

Feel_Fried wrote: »

and what exactly you farm on normal?

Drop set pieces. Preferably weapons and armor, though jewelry can be upgraded now, it's just slightly more onerous.

So, if you need Sanctuary pieces, for example, it's way easier to just run BC1 on normal a ton of times, and upgrade. Similarly, for a lot of players, if they wanted something like Spell Power Cure, or Vicious Ophidian, running content on normal is the way they can farm it.