Recollection -- Missing the FFXI feeling...where is the feeling of a LS 'family'

I know what you mean. I have not played FFXI, but I have been part of some really great guilds in my previous games. I've been looking around and trying to find and join a FC that has a healthy population and isn't hardcore, but ATM on Ultros it's so rare to find one that recruits. So tired of playing alone :(

I'm one of those players that does want to experience all of the content in the game but I prefer to do so at my own pace. With a few people that are fun to play with and have just as much fun doing random things as they do with endgame. I did form a Free Company more focused on the journey than the destination without completely losing sight of said destination since we'll all get there eventually. :)


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It's so sad to hear from all of you stuck without a friendly FC/LS. :( I hope you guys find your home soon. If you happen to be around Balmung I'd gladly offer a place to stay, Mythopoeia is just the kind of FFXI-like community you're describing. We do our hellos and goodbyes (this stuff can matter surprisingly much!) and help people when they need the help. For quite a few time zones there's plenty of chatter even on weekdays, even with our comparably small member count.
I think this kind of community might be more common on the legacy servers? Judging by the announced server of the posters here anyway.

Unfortunately, FFXI and the gameplay style that creates communities like it, are either dead, or relegated to a very small niche. Games now are all about the WoW crowd, who need to be able to solo 1-level cap without ever speaking a word to anyone. If they can't do this, they immediately state the game is too hard and quit. Those type of people are catered to because they're the majority, and if they leave the game won't make money. This is one of the easiest games I've ever played, and because of that, there isn't really any incentive or reason for people to group up toward completing game content, so they don't. When no game systems exist to encourage and foster the creation of a community and friendships, obviously those things never come about. It's sad, but this is where we are with MMOs today.

@Lunakey
At least the story content is decent and you don't have the feel of being just another mindless drone in the hive, with no character or distinguishing factors. :P
Then again, I agree that the content is kinda easy. I've heard that after passing the level 30 barrier there is a sudden difficulty spike.

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Originally Posted by MirielleLavandre

I just wonder if there are any others out there who, despite all the flaws FFXI had, miss the kind of community we built there and have tried to rebuild something similar here? Seeing so many 'ragequit' posts and some of the ways people using DF are talked to, I worry..

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Most I know who are rushing to 50 is because they want to do so and then focus on their RPing later on.

I'm sorry that you are in an LS that has people that do so, but that doesn't make them bad in any way. It is their way to play so it is best to realize such and continue to play how you enjoy the game.

I'm sure you can find others who follow your ideals and make a LS for yourself!

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Originally Posted by Bloodwillow

I'm sorry that you are in an LS that has people that do so, but that doesn't make them bad in any way.

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It makes them look manic-level Obsessive–compulsive, creepy and disturbing overall, if you ask me. You don't see football players practicing 24/7, having only a 5 hour break for sleep, or Olympic runners running 24/7 till they drop. In fact, most times you don't see people being so utterly, fanatically obsessed over anything anywhere, besides those playing MMOs to grind up a level.

And I don't think anybody here actually saw any 50's roleplaying. I thought the roleplaying I MMOs fad died out loooong ago.

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Originally Posted by BlaineCraner

It makes them look manic-level Obsessive–compulsive, creepy and disturbing overall, if you ask me. You don't see football players practicing 24/7, having only a 5 hour break for sleep, or Olympic runners running 24/7 till they drop. In fact, most times you don't see people being so utterly, fanatically obsessed over anything anywhere, besides those playing MMOs to grind up a level.

And I don't think anybody here actually saw any 50's roleplaying. I thought the roleplaying I MMOs fad died out loooong ago.

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No, instead you see them injecting steroids with various severe side effects like roid rage and shriveled up nuts and ruining their career if they ever get caught.

The only reason why I feel rushed to get to 50 is because one of my new besties in the FC is lvl 50, and I wana do the high level dungeons with him, but apart from that, I just want to follow the storyline and see what happens :) I have managed to find a FC which is awesome with everyone helping each other, and we hop on vent and talk about chocobos all day, it's great XD

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Originally Posted by Kyarra

Please let me know what guild this is :) I am on Goblin with 2 different characters but am having a hard time finding a social guild.

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My FC is actually called The Free Company. ^^; Haha. Can contact me, Kat Manx, or Sir Pouncival..we seem to be online the most. I will also be searching for your name every now and then. ^^

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Originally Posted by Soulburn32

I feel you, I think the lack of a grind actually hurts this game b/c in FFXI you knew you really weren't going to get anywhere fast so everyone was a lot more relaxed about it.

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Yup FFXI was such far better leveling experience .. standing in Jeuno shouting for a group for hours before (if you were lucky) heading off and fighting for one of the few camps the game provided.

Taking literally months to hit 75 on all the jobs you 'needed' because the playerbase DEMANDED maximum efficiency in group composition (and LOLDRG! ) was so much fun. Oh how we loved fighting crabs/pugils/goblins from level 1 to 75.

Thank God MMOs like that won't ever be developed again.

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Originally Posted by Lachryphage

No, instead you see them injecting steroids with various severe side effects like roid rage and shriveled up nuts and ruining their career if they ever get caught.

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Hmm... touché, but I think steroids would fit more in comparison to aim bots and the like. ;D

When MMOs were new they were also RPGs. After years of MMOs, for many, they've evolved more into e-sports than RPGs. This shift in focus for many, not all, players explains some of the differences you see I think.

Its less about "adventuring with other players in a virtual world" and more about an e-sport getting the points/levels/ladder rankings/whatever.

Its just a culture shift in how the genre is viewed and experienced.

@MapleDeepDish - Did you and your wife ever find someplace nice on Ultros? And thanks to those who replied to this a few days ago with positive outlooks :)

I don't know if anyone has already mentioned this, but I think I feel disconnected from my linkshell in FFXIV because of the position of the chat log.

Linkshell chat was so in-your-face in FFXI that you couldn't help but feel like you were all playing together. In FFXIV, I get messages from linkshell members that I don't see until minutes after the fact because it's tucked away in the corner in such mild text.

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Originally Posted by Renaissance2K

I don't know if anyone has already mentioned this, but I think I feel disconnected from my linkshell in FFXIV because of the position of the chat log.

Linkshell chat was so in-your-face in FFXI that you couldn't help but feel like you were all playing together. In FFXIV, I get messages from linkshell members that I don't see until minutes after the fact because it's tucked away in the corner in such mild text.

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You can resize, recolor, and move the chat box to your desired location. You can also increase the font size and take so much screen space you could barely play the game if you wanted.

Actually, if anyone can recommend a good, moderately sized FC with awesome people who actually talk and treat you like a human being instead of a number, I'm to the point where I may just abandon my 50 and reroll on a new server.

Cactuar has pretty much zero community. Hell, if someone talks in shout chat (besides a gil seller or someone advertising crafting work) it's cause for celebration.

I started on FFXI Kujata server, and yes you are correct FFXIV is lacking the LS communities that FFXI had. It seems like everywhere you turn on FFXIV there is a different FC sending random invites. TONS of them on Diabolos. I used to get them all the time and I was like "do I know these people, and why are they inviting me?"

I currently started my own FC on the Diabolos server to try and re-kindle some of the FFXI communities I remember. Our FC currently consists of all real life family and friends. We will allow outsiders to join (30 day trial period); however, I will not allow the FC to grow and recruit randomly. I prefer to bring other family and friends into our FC. This way the mechanics of our FC will be based on real life respect.

Good luck to ya OP and good luck to all you other FFXI brethren.

I do miss those days and agree with you!!

I would like to extend invitations to those who are looking for this type of community and are willing to relocate. We only have 19 members in our free company and we are interacting with each other. We try to help each other on a daily basis.

We are on the Famfrit server. The Free Company is Merry Band o'Misfits. Send an in-game mail to Upoku Kupoku or /tell. I hope you guys find one that suits what you are looking for.

@Lunakey - I found this recently -- concerning your feeling of being a number, which I understand ^^

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...oking-for-Buds

And thanks for the invitation, Upokupo ^^ I will keep it in mind if I can make myself leave my main server ^^