Guide by Kelekelio
Some people might have realized that Server-wide Recruitment altered with 5.6 and came back with 6.2.
Now you're able to recruit and apply for groups wherever you are (previously, you had to be at the entrance of the specific instance to do this).
I hoped more folks detested re-grouping at the entrance and generally wasting time like me would start using it. But, unfortunately, it didn't catch on. Seems like people are just too to utilize it even though Neviwind uses the same system.
So here is a guide.
Recruiting
1. Open the Find Group window [SHIFT + V] and head to the "Server-wide Recruitment List" tab.
Applying
1. Open the Find Group window [SHIFT + V] and "Apply" for an active recruitment under the "Server-wide Recruitment List" tab.
- The recruiter will receive a link in a whisper to accept.
2. When all slots are filled, a ready-check starts. The leader will be automatically ready, others need to click "Ready".
3. Once everyone's ready, the leader can start instance entry by clicking "Enter".
4. And voilà. You're in the instance.
So, why use it?
1. You can recruit players from any server, potentially reducing recruitment time. (This is assuming people use the system)
2. You can recruit for instances typically closed on that day, like Adma Ruins or Elemental Lord's Laboratory.
3. It bypasses quest requirements. Instances needing specific quests are no problem as the system ignores these requirements.
4. Do whatever you want during recruitment. Apply while at the broker or in another instance (solo, for instance).
6. Enter instances alone. No need for a full group. Just recruit, have someone apply, and enter. You get in; they don't, letting you solo.
7. Enter from any location. Ideal for someone who dislikes waiting at the entrance for all to gather (looking at every SWB alli ever).
Downsides:
1. Can't spam /3 with a link.
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