Whilst walking around the crowded streets of Limsa I often see a plethora of Free Companies. Players running every which way with different letters above their heads. <Nos>, <FCC>, <BSSM>, <KLM>, and <WTF> are just a few examples of what we're all familiar with.
What does a Company-less adventurer notice when he sees all of these FCs jostling for position on their screen? He notices that each and every one of those companies is exactly the same, or so it may seem at first glance. What is there to be attracted to in this abundance of companies? What's going to make this adventurer jump out of his seat in excitement when every company is no different that the last?
Those of you who are involved with a Free Company, I ask you, What is your company doing that's different than the others? How are you attracting new members?
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Abundant FCs, However will I choose? (Challenge)
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11-05-2013, 02:55 PMValereAbundant FCs, However will I choose? (Challenge)
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11-05-2013, 02:56 PMValere
I challenge each and every one of you to go out there and try to make your company unique, in a way other than having a more creative or witty name. Organize events! Hold competitions! Start a damn math club, who cares! Recruit people in creative ways, don't just hand out invites to anyone without a badge. Do this because it's fun, not because I told you to. Most of all do it because if you don't the FC base on our server will, and always will, remain a featureless blob.
Thank you and Good night,
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11-05-2013, 03:53 PMAccountBanned
Although you came across in a sort of creepy to-catch-a-predator type of way....you've got a pretty good point.
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11-05-2013, 04:25 PMValereSo what about your FC? Can you answer those questions above?Quote:
Originally Posted by AccountBanned
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11-05-2013, 04:39 PMAccountBannedNah, I said I agree with you. The only thing our FC has that nobody will know about until they join is our humor. Nothing like you mention though...I said I agree...what more can I give you?!?!?! :'(Quote:
Originally Posted by Valere
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11-05-2013, 05:19 PMValereWhat else can you give?Quote:
Originally Posted by AccountBanned
Perhaps a promise. A promise that you'll do everything you can to make your Company become an individual. -
11-05-2013, 05:24 PMAccountBannedI can't keep that promise, Valere. I'd really like to, but I don't see myself able to keep it and I don't want to make a promise that I don't believe I will keep.Quote:
Originally Posted by Valere
I still think you have a good point but I just don't want to make a commitment like the one you're asking me to. -
11-06-2013, 10:31 AMCrashQQ
This thread, and you, both come off extremely creeperish.
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11-07-2013, 10:27 AMValereAnd what is there to say about your FC? Are you guys doing anything unique? Can you answer the questions above?Quote:
Originally Posted by CrashQQ
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11-07-2013, 12:10 PMSerade
Yeah OP you are really creepy. Is this how you approach job interviews in reality?
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11-07-2013, 02:01 PMXaeiusWhat he's doing is a philosophical approach to FC recruitment. All we have to say is we have Sleeping One in guild, and that throws away about 99% of the appsQuote:
Originally Posted by Serade
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11-07-2013, 03:32 PMCokey
Lately we've actually been finding a lot of our apps by pugging things. It's a great way to pick up people.
The thing that makes us Unique? We have A LOT of Canadians xD -
11-08-2013, 03:34 AMValereNo, of course not. By the way, what is unique about your FC?Quote:
Originally Posted by Serade
Thank you for understanding, Xaeius. I don't quite know what you mean when you say "Sleeping One in guild." Could you explain a little further?Quote:
Originally Posted by Xaeius
I think that having a large base of people from the same area is, in fact, unique. Great job guys, whether you've done that on purpose or not. I'm interested in what you mean by "pugging things." What is that?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cokey
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11-08-2013, 05:30 AMHattorii
The players generally pick an FC based on the FC’s “category”. What does this mean? Hardcore, Semi-hardcore, and casual. What’s your play style like? The rest is easy… do you have synergy with these peeps or not.
Most players are only really looking for some place to fit it or be accepted as an equal. -
11-08-2013, 05:48 AMSerade
God these forums are awful.
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11-08-2013, 07:52 AMValereI accept this to be true, Hattorii. It's a fact that, as in most mmorpgs, players simply want to find the group that they most relate to. What I'm trying to emphasize is that we need to be proud of our FCs and try to create a unique experience in each; try to be individualistic with separate traditions and creative quirks. I want everyone who reads this to go back to their FC and say "Hey, lets be different."Quote:
Originally Posted by Hattorii
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11-09-2013, 04:18 AMDisrupter
Nostalgia has had a fishing tournament, group photos, raids with some small success, casually games with similar results, and has an upcoming Ampador Keep speed run competition. Recruitment is closed, however.
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11-09-2013, 04:37 AMquieren
Serade wins the internet today.
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11-09-2013, 04:40 AMEmptyFibers
LMAO! Just wow!
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11-09-2013, 06:02 AMHattorii^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^Quote:
Originally Posted by quieren
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11-09-2013, 07:29 AMValereThat's great! Someone actually proved me wrong! There is a guild out there that does something exciting. Now, there has to be more out there somewhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by Disrupter