Why aren't some activities allowed to be matchmaking?

[Theo]

For example, Raids and more difficult strikes have no matchmaking.

[Jacob]

Because it would be too difficult to complete them, in theory, without a premade team + communication.

[Verios44]

Try to do a raid with totally random people who have no idea what to do. Or at best not communicating, but do know the mechanics.

Good luck.

[Theo]

Oh, I see.. Then the raids and more difficult activities must be similar to WoW (can't randomly do hardest content). A deep understanding of mechanics is needed.

[trukr]

I take it you have done the strikes, ever notice how some are just not so helpful? Imagine that in a RAID or dungeon and no communication.

[Verios44]

Other examples like legend seasonal activities, higher lvl nightfalls, etc are not match made due to difficulty and restrictions like locking gear.

[Jacob]

Originally posted by Theo:

Oh, I see.. Then the raids and more difficult activities must be similar to WoW (can't randomly do hardest content). A deep understanding of mechanics is needed.

That's the idea, yes. Although mechanics aren't exactly deep anyways, the fact that mechanics are shown off and exist to that point requires some communication.

[DCR]

all fair arguments, none of which are true for gm's. even having an afk player just standing by to avoid return to orbit, would be useful there in restricted zone gms areas.

[Jacob]

Originally posted by DCR:

all fair arguments, none of which are true for gm's. even having an afk player just standing by to avoid return to orbit, would be useful there in restricted zone gms areas.

What? You know you have limited revives, right?

[Verios44]

Originally posted by DCR:

all fair arguments, none of which are true for gm's. even having an afk player just standing by to avoid return to orbit, would be useful there in restricted zone gms areas.

GM's have limited revives and failure on wipe. ANYONE afking in a GM should get remorted IMO. Waste of time for the other 2 players

[pirate135246]

nothing in this game is difficult outside of day 1 raids. there is no excuse for no mm other than to save money

[Jacob]

Originally posted by pirate135246:

nothing in this game is difficult outside of day 1 raids. there is no excuse for no mm other than to save money

Ah yes, a guy with 2,400 hours in the game saying the game is easy to another person who is clearly new enough to be asking these questions. Buzz off.

[Kylito]

Originally posted by pirate135246:

nothing in this game is difficult outside of day 1 raids. there is no excuse for no mm other than to save money

something something mechanics, something something trolls. something something harassment, etc. This has to be bait.

[Anti Homeless Rock]

Originally posted by pirate135246:

nothing in this game is difficult outside of day 1 raids. there is no excuse for no mm other than to save money

I will be one of the reasons it doesn't happen(intentional deaths, and the like). The only options would be to:
a: leave(can't kick, cause it's matchmade)
b: report, and maybe probably have it work

[Nibbie]

Originally posted by Theo:

Oh, I see.. Then the raids and more difficult activities must be similar to WoW (can't randomly do hardest content). A deep understanding of mechanics is needed.

That, and some harder content, raids in particular, require active communication. Only some players have some information, and need to relay that information to the rest of the team, so they can act on that information. It is quite unlikely for that communication to happen in matchmade content, where people are unlikely to talk at all.

They are bringing their LFG system into the game which should help with this problem though.

[DCR]

Originally posted by Jacob:

Originally posted by DCR:

all fair arguments, none of which are true for gm's. even having an afk player just standing by to avoid return to orbit, would be useful there in restricted zone gms areas.

What? You know you have limited revives, right?

Originally posted by Verios44:

Originally posted by DCR:

all fair arguments, none of which are true for gm's. even having an afk player just standing by to avoid return to orbit, would be useful there in restricted zone gms areas.

GM's have limited revives and failure on wipe. ANYONE afking in a GM should get remorted IMO. Waste of time for the other 2 players

You both missed the point.

Of course it's a waste in that regard. That's not the point. If you play solo and you die you return immidiately to orbit, in a restricted zone with extinction active, if you have a second or third, you still have a chance for revival or completing the strike anyway.