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Xbox is really nailing it with nice features to play with randoms this gen
- Thread starter Theorry
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Every few days I see people praising this feature too the moon while I sit here like this ¯\_(ツ_/¯ and think, wait, PS4 has something like this, the community feature, for almost 2 years now.
Why is everyone acting like Microsoft invented the wheel?
Or what did I not get here?
PS4 does have Communities butas far as I've understood using itis more the equivalent of Xbox Clubs, i.e. for finding games and communicating with like-minded people within predefined communities you're already in.
LFG is more for playing with randoms, like people used to do with DestinyLFG; for finding players to get an achievement done, or to complete a raid, etc... plus, it's baked into the OS, which is fantasticmakes for a very streamlined experience.
Liliana Eileen
Member
Yep, Microsoft has been absolutely killing it with their software features this gen. They also said they have some unannounced features coming soon to XBL as well and I can't even imagine what they could be.
UpUpDownDown
Member
Sounds like making an event.
Events will even boot up the PS4 and automatically put you in the game (if you choose).
These can be posted in communities, in messages, on your wall, to a party... Basically in any social section on the system.
Events are also used for the officially sponsored tournaments that are always running.
All baked into the OS.
Events will even boot up the PS4 and automatically put you in the game (if you choose).
These can be posted in communities, in messages, on your wall, to a party... Basically in any social section on the system.
Events are also used for the officially sponsored tournaments that are always running.
All baked into the OS.
Black Mantis
Member
Yeah, SoT will benefit greatly from this feature
UpUpDownDown
Member
Hey. It's a beautiful time to be a gamer
Thats true.
Pjsprojects
Member
LFG is the one thing that made me start playing Destiny 1 on Xbox and is the one thing that makes me want Destiny 2 only on Xbox.
I have it pre ordered on all three but with the amount of time the game demands I will drop two after the beta's.
The other minor thing is the DS4 makes my hand ache after a couple of hours which is odd.
I have it pre ordered on all three but with the amount of time the game demands I will drop two after the beta's.
The other minor thing is the DS4 makes my hand ache after a couple of hours which is odd.
TimeEffect
Member
What is LFG and SOT
Yup
AntraxSuicide
Banned
Looking for Group and Sea of Thieves
yankeehater
Member
Lfg has been such an amazing addition. MS is just killing it with features this gen. When gears 4 came out I could never find random who would do all 50 waves of gears 4 horde. Every timed I have used lfg I have gotten good groups that stay the whole time. It is shocking how different the players you get from lfg are compared to randoms.
This...sounds cool if it is what I think it is.
LukasTaves
Member
When you are in a party you can set up an overlay (think the pip feature from some TVs) to show who is talking, which is specially useful when you are in a group with people that you can't recognize by voice.
You can place the overlay where you want and set up a transparent level to not get in the way of the game.
There is more a "will" to play really. I mean if you bother to make a post or search LFG you tend to be more invested in about what you are gonna do. Instead of clicking one button for matchmaking. There is a less of a feeling there so you tend to bail easier also then. Thats why i always said matchmaking for Destiny Raids would be a bad idea and a LFG kind of thing would be better.
I saw this video before posting, but I mean... It's almost the same (to me), on PS4 anyone can create a "community" (yes a "club") and can add whatever tags he/she wants, you can post in a community, for exemple the "Overwatch blabla community", say that you're searching for gamers to play with/without mic, etc, that you created an open party, and anyone interested can join.
So yeah, I honestly find it hard to see big differences here.
I think the difference is probably in the visibility. LFG can really get a match going on with in minutes. Communities and Clubs, at least in my experience, aren't nearly as quick.
But you seem to have both consoles. Instead of watching a video, why not do a test? Get a similar population game on both consoles, I guess Uncharted and Halo/Gears, and do a test with Community and LFG.
Sony
Nintendo
Party overlay is when you can see who is in your party and who is talking, in-game.
Does it just place it in a corner or is it dynamic and puts a little speaker next to player names/models?
Cool feature, regardless.
Sony
Nintendo
You can choose from 8 placement options on screen. It's gamertag + speaker icon. You can also adjust the transparancy.
BleedOrange
Banned
LFG is an absolute boon to the platform. It's a genuinely great feature. I hope Steam and PSN straight up copy it.
John Caboose
Member
Having party overlay is great. Snapping a party was great when raiding with new people in Destiny 'back in the day'. Party overlay is same, except better.
CosmicRomancer
Member
Sounds like a very handy feature. Would love it on PS4.
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
Thanks to lfg i can play friday the 13th with people with mics.
Zvonimir Boban
Banned
Used LFG to find a third player for MyPark on NBA 2K17. Ended up in a party with a kid who sounded 12 years old and had to find a way to gracefully leave after a couple of games and ignore his party invites for the rest of the evening.
But yeah, it was ridiculously easy to find players looking for a game and I'll definitely be using it more in future for all kinds of games. It's going to be invaluable for older games and those with smaller communities.
But yeah, it was ridiculously easy to find players looking for a game and I'll definitely be using it more in future for all kinds of games. It's going to be invaluable for older games and those with smaller communities.
CadaveriaIX
Member
I've been trying to find a raid group for Destiny using the lfg sites, with no luck at all since I haven't done them yet.. never occurred to me to try this feature out instead, will be giving it a shot tonight, going to be pretty excited it it works out.
I'm a bit intimidated by this feature. I view it as people who are good, looking for other like skilled players. I'm just an average player on a great day, and can listen and execute when someone gives instructions.
Now, I can always put up an LFG. But I'm intimidated to join one. Don't want to be a burden or ruin anyone else's experience.
Now, I can always put up an LFG. But I'm intimidated to join one. Don't want to be a burden or ruin anyone else's experience.
Just specify what skill level you are looking for and its all good.
RoninChaos
Member
Wait. There's a LFG tool for Xbox? No shit?! That's awesome.
B1gg_Randall
Member
I need to see a pic of this.
Hardvlade
Member
RagingAvatar
Member
Just like OP, I used LFG to play Horde last night too.
LFG is a great way of getting old Live (Pre-party chat) back together.
LFG is a great way of getting old Live (Pre-party chat) back together.
clarknova156
Member
Seriously it didn't take long for a Sony bro to come in and compare different services. The shit posting on Gaf towards anything positive for MS is just unmeasurable. I can't imagine all the threads coming by this Christmas about how much better multiplatform games perform on the XOX and the defense force for Sony having to swallow the actual results.
Anyway LFG was great when I used it for Destiny Nightfall and Raid runs. I got groups filled in two minutes or so.
GinoFelino
Member
Well, shit, I KNEW I recognised this thread from somewhere
We had almost the exact same OP only three months ago.
I guess you took Montresor's comment about making more noise about it to heart, eh
Also this made me laugh
We had almost the exact same OP only three months ago.
I guess you took Montresor's comment about making more noise about it to heart, eh
Also this made me laugh
Well, shit, I KNEW I recognised this thread from somewhere
We had almost the exact same OP only three months ago.
I guess you took Montresor's comment about making more noise about it to heart, eh
Wut? So because i also use Gears (where its used alot with) its the same OP?
Just ignoring the whole party overlay stuff and Clubs thing. Awell.
justsomeguy
Member
Is there a "slow - ass dad reflexes" option? May have to check it out if so
Bits N Pieces
Member
Well, shit, I KNEW I recognised this thread from somewhere
We had almost the exact same OP only three months ago.
I guess you took Montresor's comment about making more noise about it to heart, eh
Also this made me laugh
And your point is caller?
Black_Stride
do not tempt fate do not contrain Wonder Woman's thighs do not do not
Ohh yeah.
Set it to have mics only and youll be having a blast finally feeling like you are playing with real people.
Also so far pretty much everyone who answers the LFG calls understand what they are getting into and play props.
Even when you put in silly stipulations.
Got a guy who needed an Engineer in BF4 to fix his little bird...i was like fuck yeah, i can finally unlock the damn UMP 9 and he gets whatever he was hunting for at the same time.
Whenever one of us got the little bird we'd call for the other and swap seats if i was pilot.
Worked like a charm he got a ridiculous streak going.