100M GIL taken

[Shaemus_Jodocus]

i had created the rank officer in my fc. my friend needed to spend credits on buffs. A FC member asked if they could have officer too since he hasnt been online in a while. they would do the fc buffs. well they must have seen the setting in officer "promote/demote" was active because after i logged out they promoted themself to my rank and took 100m from my fc chest. dismantled 4 rank 50 airships and broke my workshop. then cleaned out all 180 housing items. then kicked everyone from the fc.

GM report was finalized. they said that they can not return any of my gil or items lost because in doing so they would indirectly admit that action was taken against the player and they can not disclose actions taken if any.

opinion. Should I give up? I have lost everything... Should I try to find the motivation to start over? I hear this is something that has happened to many FC so I am not alone in my situation, but I don't see how I can go on after taking such a loss.

[Belhi]

If your FC was a strong group then you should try rebuilding. This happens some times. As a rule my FC is extremely careful who they let get access to the controls of the FC. This sucks but its something to learn from and sometimes the act of rebuilding can end up being a fun journey in its own right. It all depends on your FC members and what they want. The heart of any FC is its members. Everything else can be redone.

[Derio]

Sounds like the GM is saying you are out of luck and there is no chance to get your gil or items back.

[Rennies]

Screenshot any evidence that you can, and then post it on social media like your server's Facebook. If Square Enix won't deal with the trash, the community will.

Also, learn to be mistrustful. It will help you a ton. Fix your FC ranks, don't let other people access the gil, and only allow yourself to demolish the house/whatever.

[ErikMynhier]

This has happened to me twice now. Though not to your extent, it almost did though third time but I stopped it.
All I can tell you is sorry but the mods won't do anything. I still see the people who did it around though they run when they see me and have zero friends as I let it be known what happened. The mods will only temp ban them as the idea is you were asking for it when you gave them the rank/power.

Keep on trucking and just be more careful in the future. Hit me up online if you need to talk or if you want advice on how to avoid it in the future.

[Shaemus_Jodocus]

I don't think I am allowed to say name or share screenshots. It's not about shaming anyone, I am just seeking advice. I am pretty hurt at the loss and motivation is low for the game.

[myahele]

Sadly nothing will be done.

SE should never allow anyone to promote themselves into a higher position than they are already in.

[Dustytome]

An unfortunate lesson that is learned all too often and is taken advantage of by ne're-do-wells all the time. Devs, can we please add hierarchy to the ranks and disallow promoting yourself above your rank?

[ErikMynhier]

I don't think I am allowed to say name or share screenshots. It's not about shaming anyone, I am just seeking advice. I am pretty hurt at the loss and motivation is low for the game.

There is a setting that gives you the only right to promote and demote. Use that. Like myahele said it should be by default but it isn't. I know it takes the wind out of you when they betray you like that, but there are good people, and your former FC mates need you to be their leader and hold your head high and carry on.

[Stormrider]

I don't think I am allowed to say name or share screenshots. It's not about shaming anyone, I am just seeking advice. I am pretty hurt at the loss and motivation is low for the game.

Balmung has a Facebook group share and shame them there.