I’m not trying to demonise anything

if enough people end up blocking them, they will find it hard to even find a 12 man UQ.

Again, demonizing them. Almost counts as griefing if you think about it.

if someone really doesn’t want to play with other people, then why are they playing an online game in the first place, and joining UQs in the first place that are designed around multiple parties working together?

Maybe they are stressed out after a long day. Maybe they are someone (based on current UQs) that got disconnected from their actual party for Deus and are doing the run to rejoin the group for the rematch? Maybe they got tired of all the party issues that have arisen with random strangers, such as kicking people at the end loot before they get anything. Honestly, I probably wouldn't party with you either. I either lead my own party or stay in control of how I leave the quest.

Sometimes people just feel like entering a UQ alone in those groups of 12. Nothing will ever change that, and attempting to demonize those who do will also not solve the ""problem"".

@Kats said in UQs only for elitists.:

@SuccubusAlice said in UQs only for elitists.:

You mean to tell me that the hard mode rematch, intended to be hard, is actually doing a successful job of being hard and requiring people to get better at the game?

Don't beat yourself up if you can't complete what is essentially a flashing neon sign of "This is an extra hard mode fight". You are intended to improve and overcome it like a challenge instead of giving up after getting lightly slapped once.

I love difficult things, but not at the expense of others enjoyment.

What enjoyment is ruined in practicing and getting better with others? This is exactly what I mean by "Don't beat yourself up" over it.

You WILL get better, and you WILL eventually beat it.

Nothing is solved if you run away crying because you got slapped once.

To help those struggling, here are the simple dodges to remember at the final phase (after the initial dragons):

When he does the handsweep, go in and out. When going in, you can hit the weak point. Go out and dodge the lightning to hit the weak spot again.

Watch for his hand to glow yellow, this signals the hand slam. This is going to be a very common source of player death so keep an eye out.

When he does the sword swipe, do NOT stand on the left side. This gives you more time to dodge/properly time your dodge.

Self explanatory, but do not stand in the blue. Ever.

Use Buffs, Zanverse, etc. If ANYONE in your party can cast Resta do not waste time drinking, as this can lead to your death among faster attacks.

You mean to tell me that the hard mode rematch, intended to be hard, is actually doing a successful job of being hard and requiring people to get better at the game?

Don't beat yourself up if you can't complete what is essentially a flashing neon sign of "This is an extra hard mode fight". You are intended to improve and overcome it like a challenge instead of giving up after getting lightly slapped once.

A proper pair of wings and a better tail for me to use in my Succubus look.

But as I don't know too much of item specifics, I like to be surprised.

@I-l-B-L-I-S3416 Or I just recalled your name, and had one check of post history to confirm it.

Have we been here before? I feel like we've been here before.

Is this another thread complaining about undercutting in a free market with competition, supply and demand, and other various factors that constantly cause it to evolve over time and thus it never being good to rely on a single "get rich" source for too long outside of cosmetics?

Because dang it gives a feeling of deja vu.

@Ophidian1723 said in PSO2 is getting worse:

a year or so before we hear about episode 6.

We literally have a content roadmap, with episode 4 next month and 5 and 6 coming in the few months after.

@Ophidian1723 said in PSO2 is getting worse:

I'm beginning to see why so many people grind the lobby instead of actually playing the game.

Or we're just waiting for later episodes with more to do, harder content, etc.

@AndrlCh said in (Spoilers) Just a Question about Profound Darkness...:

@Guilrel It's 45 seconds. It's a damage-check, so if you can't deplete that phase's HP enough, it is just a matter of needing to improve your gear or change your strategy.

Or using one of the two methods to survive it, although more in the context of the solo urgent rather than story.