LFD not in the near future or high priority confirmed

Puremallace

Source: http://www.swtor.com/community/devtracker.php

 

About half way down some response from Stephen Reid on the forums

 

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Originally Posted by Spankyjnco 8. A easier way to find groups. Having to spam in /1 is quite annoying to everyone in the zone, let alone those looking for a group. And noobdy seems to use that actual "Flag yourself for group" option because it's not very successful. I would like to do flashpoints, but I'm not going to waste 30 minutes sitting in the fleet spamming /1 that I am looking for a group. Some kind of way to have a global search/group finder would be nice.

We're aware of this desire, but we actually believe that finding others on the same planet as you encourages social interaction a bit more than a general 'group finder'. We're not saying it'll never, ever happen but again, not high priority right now.

 

My thought HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA

Herodes

Depends on the Need of tanks and healers, I guess.

Someone made a funny post about % healers needed depending on group size in an MMO though.
Edit: In ToR´s case it might be helpful to have healer pets.

dubyahite

Good!

sanosukex

its going to get bad soon as people start getting more spread out.. i was playing my shadow trying to get a group for the first flashpoint me and a friend spammed chat for an hour till we got a full group.. UNBELIEVABLE considering the game just got released,  I really don't see how in hell this is better than a dungeon finder...

fony

while they should NOT have cross server LFD...they should have a LFD system. if the game is designed as an easy them park game....keep up with the latest in easy theme park game design at least. if your game isn't actually gonna be new, at least make it complete, imo.

leojreimroc

This makes me happy.  It's not needed right now.  I'm not saying that there won't be a point where it'll be nice, but right now, I like the old school feeling.

Jimmydean

There is nothing fun or cool about waiting for a group spamming in general chat. Especially in a game where group sizes are 4 players, so tanks/heals make up half of the group. Makes it tough to be a DPS. Its sad too, because the flash points and heroics are what I find most fun about this game. Besides the lack of dungeon finder or good lfg tool though Im having a blast

nariusseldon

Too bad. With so many group quest, this game needs a df feature bad.

Hope they will rethink and put one in soon.

sanosukex

Originally posted by leojreimroc

This makes me happy.  It's not needed right now.  I'm not saying that there won't be a point where it'll be nice, but right now, I like the old school feeling.

it is needed i noticed very few people use the crappy LFG feature currently in the game. On top of that with all the single player story content and companions and everything  I feel this game would benefit from a dungeon and heroic quest finder even more than other games. So instead we get a general chat filled with spam like general chat really needs more spam...

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Cthulhu23

Originally posted by sanosukex

Originally posted by leojreimroc

This makes me happy.  It's not needed right now.  I'm not saying that there won't be a point where it'll be nice, but right now, I like the old school feeling.

it is needed i noticed very few people use the crappy LFG feature currently in the game. On top of that with all the single player story content and companions and everything  I feel this game would benefit from a dungeon and heroic quest finder even more than other games.

No, it's not needed.  Whether people are using the flagging system is immaterial.  The fact is, people are finding groups without any issues if they really want to.  They are just doing it the old-fashioned way...you know, by actually socializing, and God forbid, ASKING.  

I have no doubt that eventually a LFD tool will be implemented, and probably needed, as the playerbase becomes top-loaded in terms of level.  But it's silly and stupid to put it in at launch.  Oh, and if this game EVER puts in something as ridiculously retarded as a heroic quest finder, I'm going to have a meltdown.  The Instant Adventure system that Rift had is one of the most laughably bad embarassments ever to grace the MMO industry, and an insult to the genre.  The last thing TOR needs is to become nothing more than a glorified lobby game like Rift has become.  

Again, horrible, horrible idea.  And I hope it never comes to pass.  I realize that LFD will have to be implemented some time in the future, but I hope to God it isn't a cross-shard one.  And there better never be a heroic quest queue.  Anyone on the Bioware staff who even suggest that idea should be shot, ressurected, and shot again.  

sanosukex

Originally posted by Cthulhu23

Originally posted by sanosukex

Originally posted by leojreimroc

This makes me happy.  It's not needed right now.  I'm not saying that there won't be a point where it'll be nice, but right now, I like the old school feeling.

it is needed i noticed very few people use the crappy LFG feature currently in the game. On top of that with all the single player story content and companions and everything  I feel this game would benefit from a dungeon and heroic quest finder even more than other games.

No, it's not needed.  Whether people are using the flagging system is immaterial.  The fact is, people are finding groups without any issues if they really want to.  They are just doing it the old-fashioned way...you know, by actually socializing, and God forbid, ASKING.  

I have no doubt that eventually a LFD tool will be implemented, and probably needed, as the playerbase becomes top-loaded in terms of level.  But it's silly and stupid to put it in at launch.  Oh, and if this game EVER puts in something as ridiculously retarded as a heroic quest finder, I'm going to have a meltdown.  The Instant Adventure system that Rift had is one of the most laughably bad embarassments ever to grace the MMO industry, and an insult to the genre.  The last thing TOR needs is to become nothing more than a glorified lobby game like Rift has become.  

Again, horrible, horrible idea.  And I hope it never comes to pass.  I realize that LFD will have to be implemented some time in the future, but I hope to God it isn't a cross-shard one.  And there better never be a heroic quest queue.  Anyone on the Bioware staff who even suggest that idea should be shot, ressurected, and shot again.  

you obviously only play imperial.... my imperial chars have no issue finding groups while my republic I need to sit and spam chat for an hour to get a full group many times.. we could not find a tank for one flashpoint in a 4 hour session last night.. so yes there is no reason not to put in a dungeon finder and to not have anything like this is really hurting the game.

Cthulhu23

Originally posted by sanosukex

Originally posted by Cthulhu23

Originally posted by sanosukex

Originally posted by leojreimroc

This makes me happy.  It's not needed right now.  I'm not saying that there won't be a point where it'll be nice, but right now, I like the old school feeling.

it is needed i noticed very few people use the crappy LFG feature currently in the game. On top of that with all the single player story content and companions and everything  I feel this game would benefit from a dungeon and heroic quest finder even more than other games.

No, it's not needed.  Whether people are using the flagging system is immaterial.  The fact is, people are finding groups without any issues if they really want to.  They are just doing it the old-fashioned way...you know, by actually socializing, and God forbid, ASKING.  

I have no doubt that eventually a LFD tool will be implemented, and probably needed, as the playerbase becomes top-loaded in terms of level.  But it's silly and stupid to put it in at launch.  Oh, and if this game EVER puts in something as ridiculously retarded as a heroic quest finder, I'm going to have a meltdown.  The Instant Adventure system that Rift had is one of the most laughably bad embarassments ever to grace the MMO industry, and an insult to the genre.  The last thing TOR needs is to become nothing more than a glorified lobby game like Rift has become.  

Again, horrible, horrible idea.  And I hope it never comes to pass.  I realize that LFD will have to be implemented some time in the future, but I hope to God it isn't a cross-shard one.  And there better never be a heroic quest queue.  Anyone on the Bioware staff who even suggest that idea should be shot, ressurected, and shot again.  

you obviously only play imperial.... my imperial chars have no issue finding groups while my republic I need to sit and spam chat for an hour to get a full group many times.. we could not find a tank for one flashpoint in a 4 hour session last night.. so yes there is no reason not to put in a dungeon finder and to not have anything like this is really hurting the game.

Actually, I'm a Republic Trooper.   But nice try.    

 

 

jeremyjodes

Same server LFD would be fine. pre-release forums folks who now pay a sub have shot down even the same server LFD tool out of fear it turns in to some type of Wow system. right now BW is litening to those people. so don't expect one unless the new players can force a change through various post expressing the need to have one. and even then your fighting a loosing battle until BW gets bigger and they stop litening to those same people.

Cthulhu23

Like I said, I know the LFD tool is eventually going to be needed.  I just hope they don't do a cross-shard one.  If they keep it as a same-server tool, then I'd be fine with that.  

sanosukex

Originally posted by Cthulhu23

Originally posted by sanosukex

Originally posted by Cthulhu23

Originally posted by sanosukex

Originally posted by leojreimroc

This makes me happy.  It's not needed right now.  I'm not saying that there won't be a point where it'll be nice, but right now, I like the old school feeling.

it is needed i noticed very few people use the crappy LFG feature currently in the game. On top of that with all the single player story content and companions and everything  I feel this game would benefit from a dungeon and heroic quest finder even more than other games.

No, it's not needed.  Whether people are using the flagging system is immaterial.  The fact is, people are finding groups without any issues if they really want to.  They are just doing it the old-fashioned way...you know, by actually socializing, and God forbid, ASKING.  

I have no doubt that eventually a LFD tool will be implemented, and probably needed, as the playerbase becomes top-loaded in terms of level.  But it's silly and stupid to put it in at launch.  Oh, and if this game EVER puts in something as ridiculously retarded as a heroic quest finder, I'm going to have a meltdown.  The Instant Adventure system that Rift had is one of the most laughably bad embarassments ever to grace the MMO industry, and an insult to the genre.  The last thing TOR needs is to become nothing more than a glorified lobby game like Rift has become.  

Again, horrible, horrible idea.  And I hope it never comes to pass.  I realize that LFD will have to be implemented some time in the future, but I hope to God it isn't a cross-shard one.  And there better never be a heroic quest queue.  Anyone on the Bioware staff who even suggest that idea should be shot, ressurected, and shot again.  

you obviously only play imperial.... my imperial chars have no issue finding groups while my republic I need to sit and spam chat for an hour to get a full group many times.. we could not find a tank for one flashpoint in a 4 hour session last night.. so yes there is no reason not to put in a dungeon finder and to not have anything like this is really hurting the game.

Actually, I'm a Republic Trooper.   But nice try.    

 

 

I still don't see how in hell you can say not having a dungeon finder in this sort of game isn't  needed.. i just can't think of a single argument that would defend that position.. this game has a TON of solo content even more so since you get a companion people have even less incentive to group.. I'm on a full server i can't even imagine how long its taking people on low pop servers to get full groups.. also with such a closed class system you don't have the options like rift to just switch roles on the fly to fill a group position making it even harder to find tanks and healers... this game NEEDS a dungeon finder system.. sorry but it does

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sanosukex

Originally posted by Timukas

I used this tool a few times out of curiosity in Rift but my experience was awful Every time I ended up with psychos or teeners with raving hormones. Actually I never knew cunts like that played that game before this tool was introduced. After that I firmly sticked to guild groups.

thats so helpful for us that aren't in guilds or don't have 6+ hours a night to play and would like to join the game and jump into a flashpoint without having to spam chat for an hour hoping to get a full group

Raven

Im glad they arent putting in a LFD tool it pretty much destroyed the world of WoW and I dont really want SWTOR to be destroyed, it seems ok to find groups for anything even the current LFG works imoh. Nice ONE Bioware!

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AdamTM

Given the fact there were comments here about how most people turn off their chat while playing SWTOR, this doesnt supprise me at all...

sanosukex

Originally posted by rav3n2

Im glad they arent putting in a LFD tool it pretty much destroyed the world of WoW and I dont really want SWTOR to be destroyed, it seems ok to find groups for anything even the current LFG works imoh. Nice ONE Bioware!

explain how it is destroying wow since I haven't played in years I'd like to know.. in rift I loved the feature since I could always find a group for any dungeon within 20 min or less and best part no spamming chat. I could just go about doing my dailys or questing or whatever else and not worry about spamming chat over and over to find a tank

sanosukex

Originally posted by Timukas

Originally posted by sanosukex

Originally posted by Timukas

I used this tool a few times out of curiosity in Rift but my experience was awful Every time I ended up with psychos or teeners with raving hormones. Actually I never knew cunts like that played that game before this tool was introduced. After that I firmly sticked to guild groups.

thats so helpful for us that aren't in guilds or don't have 6+ hours a night to play and would like to join the game and jump into a flashpoint without having to spam chat for an hour hoping to get a full group

In TOR I've usually got an invite without asking from people who are doing the same quest. I just go to the quest area and look how it looks there. Actually finding a group has been very easy in SWTOR.

just because you have had no issues doesn't mean many others aren't having issues

jairus

woot riding the failboat. no group finder.. i second the HAHAHAHA..

 

what are they thinking doh!, people play these games to play with others why make it harder for people to find each other. hhahaha.. again.

Plutonas

Same old stories with every MMO that has been released!!! One loves LFD tool the other hates it. Same old stories with the Armory feature or the Houses. Come on get over the same old stories and continue to play the game as it is or as it will be. If you dont like it just leave, stop repeating yourserlf all these years...!!!

Cthulhu23

Originally posted by sanosukex

I still don't see how in hell you can say not having a dungeon finder in this sort of game isn't  needed.. i just can't think of a single argument that would defend that position.. this game has a TON of solo content even more so since you get a companion people have even less incentive to group.. I'm on a full server i can't even imagine how long its taking people on low pop servers to get full groups.. also with such a closed class system you don't have the options like rift to just switch roles on the fly to fill a group position making it even harder to find tanks and healers... this game NEEDS a dungeon finder system.. sorry but it does

Because it's not needed...at this time.  Period.  It's a brand new game with a huge population of people.  You develop communities by allowing those people to interact on their own, find people they are comfortable questing/running dungeions with, finding guilds to join, etc.  LFD grouping is nothing but forced grouping, and doesn't develop a server's community, particularly if you use a cross-shard one.  

You need to get out of the "Rift" mentality that you have, where everything is handed to you without you having to actually go out and work for it.  Everything about that game is forced, and players no longer have to do anything on their own, or develop any kind of social skills to meet people.  It's bullshit, and it's not necessary in a new game that is this popular.  You want a dungeon group?  Then portal your ass to the front of the dungeon, flag yourself, put a tell in general chat, and wait for the people to pick you up.  It's worked every single time for me, and I've never had to wait for more than 15 minutes or so...on the Republican side.  

So many haters of this game bitch about it being "dumbed down" in one breath and then bitch about it not having the most dumbed down, lobby-like feature of all in another breath.  The hypocrisy is incredible.