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8/19/2015 7:26:56 PM
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Hi Cozmo, I know it's beating a dead horse but: matchmaking. Any changes being made? I really hope you take a moment to read this as I'm trying to make a level-headed argument for it. I slightly understand the argument behind no matchmaking in Raids (at least on hard) but that argument doesn't work for any other modes. Nearly everything should have it. Nightfalls and Prison of Elders 32/34 are obvious as there is literally zero reason for them not to have it. Trials of Osiris? That should also have matchmaking. However, it should match you up with other matchmade teams, while pre-made fireteams would be matched up with other pre-made fireteams. Even the story missions should have (optional) matchmaking. At the very least, the Daily Story should as that can be a pain (meaning: not as fun) to play alone every day (especially on multiple characters). Finally, the Raids. Standard matchmaking should be applied on the original two Raids when played on normal. They've been out long enough now. Many look at normal Crota as a longer strike. And honestly, now that players can hit level 40, standard matchmaking will probably work for hard as well. But as for the new Raid, why not introduce a "lobby" system for matchmaking? Even Phantasy Star Online did this back in the day on Dreamcast. When you go to start up the raid, you can either open a "lobby" that other people can join when they read the description you make for it. Or you can join others. I hope you guys are listening. The lack of proper matchmaking is the only thing, in my mind, holding back Destiny from being brilliant. The LFG sites sometimes work but sometimes they don't. It took me an HOUR to find people for a Nightfall last night. That's just ridiculous and shouldn't be happening. Please guys.
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  • Well hopefully it will be given more than just a consideration. And nightfalls having matchmaking would be a nice perk. My schedule specifically and I am probably not the only one, with a weird work period it would help since the guys I run with arent on all the time.

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  • Agreed, 100%

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  • [quote]Agreed, 100%[/quote] I do acknowledge the problems with optional matchmaking- there aren't many, but they exist. The argument that it will make it difficult for people to find a coordinated team via LFG is valid, as is the concern over AFK players. These cons, however, are completely and totally insignificant when compared to the benefits. I may play my first raid (along with a staggering percentage of the community) and will without question have an easier time with the nightfalls I often struggle through solo, or with a single friend. I truly hope Bungie implements OPTIONAL matchmaking. It would make the game something totally different for me.

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  • Pretty much. And my LFG experiences have not be flawless by any means. I've had people quit or go AFK in groups I made via LFG as well. These are not problems specific to normal matchmaking, which seems to be an argument Bungie is making. And if you want to use LFG sites, you still can.

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  • PREEEEEAAAAACCCHH WE NEED FAIR MATCHMAKING!

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