How can it NOT be hyped? Have you read about it? Some recent news: http://www.arena.net/blog/mike-ferguson-on-guild-wars-2-world-vs-world THAT is how you approach PvP. Not little WZs and zones like Ilum. If that game is half as good as they say it is, it will be the best MMO on the market.

I agree! I wish we could build strong, unified support for this type of LFG tool, let people use it for a while, and re-evaluate (instead of everyone tearing each other down). Group leveling content in this game is great. Let's help people not miss it!

Actually, plenty of folks in this thread are against ANY LFG tool, which I find odd. A global channel would certainly be a step forward, although it's certainly the MINIMUM they could do to address the issue. And I'll say it again. Aion is the model here. Great tool, doesn't port anyone anywhere, isn't x-server, doesn't do "everything" for you, it's just really nice to have so you can continue to PLAY the game while you build groups for group content. It doesn't "destroy" anything.

I've never advocated a x-server tool. I've only ever asked for an Aion style server-wide LFG tool.

Well sure. You don't NEED a UI to manage your inventory either. They could make that happen all via console commands. Sure is nice to have a drag and drop though, right? It's freaking ridiculous to argue against a server-wide tool. The current system isn't working for a lot of players, so why advocate AGAINST a nice NON-X-SERVER tool? I don't get it.

ABSOLUTELY 100% FALSE. A server-wide (not x-server) tool is absolutely needed. Don't use it if you don't want to.

You start a group in the LFG tool with a message ("LF2M Fire Temple. Need heals"). That message can then be broadcast in the LFG channel with clickable links. Players can click on the message to see the current group composition/classes/levels. Players can click to request access to the group. The group leader can accept or deny the request. The group is removed from LFG when filled. And this is all server-wide. It's a fantastic system.

An Aion style LFG tool does neither.

There is NO valid reason NOT to have an Aion style, server wide LFG tool. None. Period. End of story. You can make a valid case against a cross-server LFG tool.

That simple IF statement is incorrect.

I am up to 11-12 quests that I can't abandon now. Cute.

There is NO reason not to do an Aion style, server (not x-server) LFG tool.

The story in this game is fantastic. It makes the leveling experience a TON better than other MMOs.

New thread TOTALLY needed.

Guys, attempting to change the opinion of the "I can need anything whenever I want" crowd is obviously futile. Just do a quick double check before the FP starts, and if you're not happy with the group members definitions of "need", take your leave and avoid them in the future. The debate is pointless.