After being declined to over 100 groups (not kidding I counted.) on a 614 Bal druid that’s timed the keys on an 8 (Only applying to 7 or 8 GB’s or Stonevaults with a dps slot and no dps druid in the party), KSM (raider io is updated), and 4 set (I mention it in the notes when applying).
I decided to make a forum post to see if others are having the same experience. Is this just a me problem? I feel like when someone is qualified or over qualified to do they key it shouldn’t take over 100 applications to get into a key. |
The obvious fix would be to list your own key, however, no one applies to those either. (3 application of people who haven’t even timed a 7, in a 30 minute period.)
Is M+ just a lobby simulator? Or is there something I’m missing?
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a.) Class isn’t “meta.”
b.) Players want to be carried.
c.) Don’t like boomies.
d.) Any other preconceived excuse to choose someone else.
Choose any of the above.
On a multi-role capable class, sticking to DPS only is choosing to have long queues and high competition. There are easier ways to get into groups playing a druid.
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First, I wouldn’t say you are over qualified for those keys - at least not relative to the people applying. (I’ve seen people who have 10s timed, applying for 7s when they’re farming an item)
I don’t think you’re missing anything per se. It’s just mythic plus as a game mode is more than ever an activity that you’re supposed to do with friends, rather than pug. At least, that’s how I see Blizzard encouraging it.
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Keys are ridiculously hard this season relative to what they previously were and there’s basically zero margin for error, so a lot of people have given up on pugging and the few who remain are being extremely picky about who they take.
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As said above, keys are very hard and require actual mechanics. People are even more hyper picky than usual. Your best bet is to make your own group, get ready to wait, and invite people yourself. It really sucks, but that’s what I’ve had the most success with.
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I mean, I don’t like specs with 1 minute interrupt CDs, personally.
But I’m not running 8s or whatever you’re talking about anyway (yet).
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Overqualified as in applying to a 7 GB when having timed it on a 8
Learn a tank rotation and you can queue up whenever you want. I’m not even being snarky. If you choose the path of pain wear good boots.
You’re right, I just didn’t see it being harder than all of DF to get into a key as dps. At least in DF if you timed it on an equivalent level you’d get into a group decently fast. But alas, tanking isn’t for me
Most people will say run your own keys. With 100s of DPS, groups will look for meta classes.
And then probably have a Fury Warrior with 21 inch post pump biceps ragetell when they dont get brought over a someone else.
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As a tank main, I see your issue.
Ill put together groups and invite people I think will be able to complete the key.
3 spots for DPS with nearly 30 dps queuing.
Out of these 30+ dps, MAYBE 5 or6 have keys timed at or just below the level I am posting, with even less timed above.
Personally, I don’t care about what is Meta or not, and would happily invite a boomy to my group. But thats me. Many groups prefer meta classes even if they aren’t as highly rated or geared just for the sake of meta.
See if healing is for you.
I’ve healed a decent bit, but I hate resto druid. I prefer disc priest. So couldn’t be on this char. Seems like the overall answer and what I’ve gotten so far is that if playing dps just grit your teeth and list your own key.
Yes. What I’m saying that is not overqualified RELATIVE to others that are applying.
Yeah that’s probably true. Think I’ll just have to play key roulette and deal with the wait listing my own key to get to a point where I don’t get declined
game is on life support. enough said. there is nowhere near the amount of people running keys as there were in dragonflight and seasons pass. i noticed what you are talking about as well. whether others want to admit it or not. the game is not the same. these changes to m+ that blizzard did, made a crap ton of people silent quit the game.
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