Printable View
So I have played FFXIV for about 2 months and it still feels like I´m not experiencing FFXIV: ARR 100%
Why ?
None of my friends want or play FFXIV :(
I enjoy this game and I´m asking you. Do you feel the same ?
I have already tried joining an FC (free company) but its was too big so my presence didn´t really matter. That works for some and not for others ...
So I´m seeking people in the same situation
Create an FC ?
That is unfortunate to hear. Some players like big FCs while others prefer a more private group. I am going to assume after all this time, you have received a number of friend and linkshell invites though.
Unfortunately, I'm not on your server. But if you are looking to start a group, my suggestion is to use those contacts in your friends list and linkshell to find other players who share your interests and whom you know you can get along well with. Think of an activity you want to do with them and set up a LS. You can upgrade to a FC later, but the LS lets you recruit all of those contacts without forcing them to leave their current FC. If they want to leave later and join you in making a FC, that's their decision. Start small and work yourself up.
Alternatively, if you don't want to lead a FC, simply having a group of friends (even if you only met them in-game) in a LS or a small FC is doable. You probably will not be able to run massive guild events, but that's perfectly fine. Many small FCs do well just treating their members as a static group for dungeons and endgame content. There is no particular leader, although a group of players will have the responsibilities of setting up recruitment and organizing events for the group. I would recommend having at least one goal related to the content, e.g. a coil static, or helping other players run lower level dungeons with a group of players who know what they're doing, or even just a group to chat with and do whatever comes to mind together.
Hope that helps get you started. Good luck.
"a number of friend and linkshell invites though" -- Nope :(
I have received lots of FC invites though.
That why i have created this thread :)
Make contact with people who wants to... well be friends and stands alone... but no speciel goal yet
that´s to be decided when time comes
I was in your place.
Since Beta3, I could barely do dungeons because my main was SMN and DPS queues were lotta worse than are now (even when game launched).
I joined a FC, but nobody knew me, I tried talk but had those small friend groups and I couldnt join anything, even as lv50. Leveled SCH and made it my main. Could go in some dng faster but yet, mostly solo/pug(pick up group aka df ppl).
That got me depressed and I stopped playing for like two months because I had two hours to play everyday, on which almost one just queueing.. Depressing. Specially because of tomes of philosophy farm in AK/WP.
So a friend called me to join his FC. I created another char to not pay transfer cost and could level lot faster, did dungeons with him and his friends, and today I'm BRD ilv93 with his help. But mostly what kept me going was because I had a friend (and FC) who deserved my dedication and effort (Thanks Legacy Wolfwood) <3
So yes, playing solo gets you depressed after a while. Having friends is what makes me dedicate my time on the game, because we chat and laught at the skype while doing raids. And even outside raids, we have a chat group on skype so we chat while at work.
I hope you find a friend soon.
And if you happend to pop by Coeurl, I can invite you to our FC. It's small but we got our house now and stuff, so it's fun.
Exactly !
I´m glad for you V'alkyrie :)
I dont plan to start anew at the time being in Coeurl, but thanks your invite it´s appreciated
I´ll wait for a loner like me pops by and start an FC in Phoenix :)
There are a few smaller FCs, like the one i am. We are pretty small, but whenever we are on, we talk to eachother and do things together. Never alone. It's best to join smaller FCs, build bonds with people. :) If you were in the same world as me i would invite you
Thank you Edrik :)
I feel as though I've played 90% of this game solo. The group I'm with now attempted to make a new fc but our schedules made it difficult to all be on at the same time.
So we just joined a larger group last night.
I've found lots of small FC's searching lodestone last night. I don't see how they keep active,since the in flux of new players is less than the number of people who are done and leaving.
Guess I would suggest joining a larger fc and ask if the have linkshells too.
None of my real life friends play either, so I just made some friends in game! It's just a matter of finding an FC that's right for you.
It depends on the server. I stayed on Mateus for a short time that had a decent population but the people in some FC were cold. A friend invited me to Balmung server. Balmung was overpopulated with so many people and it's heavily RP (role-play) and most of them were high-leveled. Fortunately I had a friend who helped me for a bit. But my friend maxed ALL of his class levels, so we didn't really play together much except setting up a FC together to just chat. Then I was having problems with the long queues trying to get in Balmung. It was then that another friend wanted to buy the game and play with us, but Balmung had character restrictions because it was just too full, so I decided to try yet another server just so the three of us could start over with new characters. I went to Midgardsormor and found myself to be completely alone. The server was very quiet, even empty and lonely at night time. So I have my frustrations too trying to find a good server.
Rhahiim
1. I like you
2. I also want a very social group in ARR. I have three RL friends playing but I also want a 24/7 Teamspeak going. I like social guilds in MMOs that talk about their day, joke around and stuff.
You could post in the world forums for your world or check there. There might be some looking for people. Else you could try shouting for a social FC/LS and such - there might be ones that don't try to recruit actively or only have one or two people recruiting if that.
Guess I got lucky with cerberus as there seem to be quite a few social FCs around. The FCs I've been in have all taken an active role in trying to make new people feel welcome amongst them even if there are smaller groups of people already doing stuff together. I had end game people help me with my low level dungeons when I was new and such. We were all encouraged to chat and help eachother.
I also at times miss the sitting infront of a dungeon waiting for enough people to form a group to go in.
One way some people solve this is to start their own "Friends of Person" LS and then invite people they find to have fun with or talk to them while sitting in the inn and such. That way you start getting a group rolling.
Hmm, Rhahiim are you willing to talk to people? Whether I start or join a fate party I always talk to the people in it and 9/10 times the people I meet are very cool. It turns into adding everyone and assisting each other from time to time be it with a dungeon run or more fate grinding down the line. Also, dancing half-naked in the streets usually attracts people... although most of the time lalafells are the ones to join in :(
If you ever have an itch to move, come join Lamia!
I feel you!
Had this issue for a while in FFXIV, then accidentaly joined FC which has many total members (approx. 200), but online we have usually same people in number of 15-20.
We have a bunch of nice people who like to chat and whenever somebody needs help with clearing something, there is quite a response from FC in my opinion.
Members usually level multiple classes so they often have characters for all dungeon ranges.
If you are on Phoenix, then poke me one day as social new members are always welcome.
By the way, you have to give people and yourself time to get a feeling of belonging. It's not like you join FC or somebody joins yours and you are best ingame friends from day one. It takes time, sharing experiences, playing together etc. :)
Regards,
M
same situation really, friends arnt interested in playing ff14, play by myself, get bored eventually, cut down my playtime hours massively, now just log in to cap on nights i've got nothing to do just so my gear doesnt fall too far behind.
if you spend most of your time in df you dont really make friends or get ls invites, and the ls's i was in have slowly crumbled away
it works out for the best since i started a family, new job etc. and don't have time to dedicate to a static at the moment, i do wish i could get a few nights in to do scob, but its not the end of the world.
I used to, but now I have found some great linkshell and we often play together. It's about finding the right one for you!
I dont seem to get many friend requests. I have been in a couple of fc, the first one disbanded to join another group, and instead of joining them, I joined another which seemed like it might be more suited to my time zone. My current fc was already well established, with lots of little groups within, but my first evening on I got invited to go on some runs. Now I wouldn't exactly say I've made friends, however, there is usually someone willing to join regardless of what you are doing
Hi there. I try and jump on when I can. Also playing in Phoenix and would like to join a FC. Still relativally new to MMO's but quite enjoying the experience. Wouldn't mind teaming up if you're interested? Not too sure how you go about it though?
Wow! first of all thank you for all your advices I appriciate that people actually care for one another
I also noticed people are generally kind to eachother
About linkshells
I have never used a linkshell
About servers
I like playing in Phoenix, I think people are in general kind to new players
I had many end-gamers helping me through trials and dungeons
About FC
Yes there are many FC's and everyone of them have their own uniqueness.
Eventhough I only have experienced few I enjoyed it, and yes it takes time to get noticed or learn the other players in your respective FC
and that is maybe why I'm looking foreward to create my own with two other players
Thank you for all your responces friends. I will continue learning more about the game
R.Rhahiim
PS it seems like a common issue that some people are experiencing this game alone so please if you read this and have questions then ask them
because I'm sure there are people in here willing to answer them
I had a lot of these issues too, I ended up finding a great FC to I run with now and started adding people that I really enjoyed playing with. Never be scared to ask someone if you can add them even if you dont play everyday with them you can build a friends list of good players and can draw on them when you need help.
You are right about a lot of people playing alone and it really kills the point of a MMO especially a FF online game. I try to help out people as much as I can so they enjoy the game more.
I kinda felt this way back in September. Although I was playing with my husband....we raomed the lands alone and together....we tried FCs, but never found one we really felt part of (we even joined different ones at one point).
Recently (last month) we left our last FC with another member of that FC we did bond with. We set up our own FC. We are only little - 8 players, and regulars of 4/5. We just bought our house last week :)
Some like PvP (I don't), some of us love to craft, one is hardcore, but very cool and helpful (he wanted an FC that did not force timetable on him), some newbies just joined, and and old friend of one member that had been away for 3 months just came back and joined.
We are all europe time (UK and Finland members) and would welcome you to come try us out if you want!! :) We understand things aren't always right, so no pressure to stay if you think were all too bonkers, chatty, cheeky.
Eorzean Tea Party
Hit me up in game, next time you are on. We also are part of a big LS with several FCs/peeps that like to do runs in chill time and practise. Always helping people (setting up Relic Runs etc).
I remember how it felt at the begining, like you feel now. So, our FC door is always open to you - and even if not, Friend us or I can invite you to the LS so you can join the larger (not hectic, and a little crazy) group of peeps I found. I am so much happier now :D
I had the same problem too so i stopped playing for a while since it wasn't as fun. But now I'm thinking of going back. Maybe find some frineds in here to play with along the way. :)
I started playing this game because a friend invited me, so didn't think I'd have to worry about being alone. We formed a FC with a couple of her other friends, but...now all of them have lost interest and quit. So I'm stuck in a one-person FC, hesitating to leave it in case she changes her mind and comes back. So sad.
Either way, I'd love to meet some new people to run dungeons/find treasure maps/generally do fun stuff with, if anyone on Lamia is up for that.