Just a thought, but all the companies are supposed to work together to fight the oncoming doom. Not fight each other. ^^;
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This was a lore Update. We still have Matsui's Battle Changes diary coming this week. If this type of update upsets you then XIV is going to upset you the entire time you play and it might be time you just cut your losses and leave. A lot of us are tired of hearing people complain about the things we actually enjoy. And that SE do right the first time 99% of the time (Story and lore.)
So create/join a new one. One where everyone is on the same Grand Company. I'm sure there will be events that include all Grand Companies. There are three right now, four when Ishgard is opens up (Dragoons!), and maybe five when Ala Mhigo is taken back and rebuilt.
The whole point of the Grand Companies is to create allegiances and work as a team something a lot of MMO's lack.
Also, you don't have to commit to one at first. You can try out each one before you swear fealty to one. Great idea BTW SE :)
Has this sort of complaining gained you anything but a way to vent? Has SE become any more transparent for you? Just curious if this sort of thing is helping you or not. The communication of SE to the player base has been pretty good in comparison to other games. If you're feeling stressed out about updates and info not happening fast enough for you, I'd recommend a little time off. ^-^;
Yes, make the newspaper available in game too. That would be MUCH better.