How do I get people to join my new FC?

I just made an FC called Thorny Guardians on the Phoenix server.
This is named after a group I started on the bungie forums for Destiny. The original group has over 900 members. I want to grow my new FC in FFXIV but I am unsure how to since this is my first MMO. I just started playing two weeks ago.

That's a question that depends a lot on context and specific details. For a start, advertise to your destiny group and some that are curious to try FFXIV will probably follow. Random advertisements in shouts and on the forums won't get you that many... FFXIV is pretty established... but it will get you a small trickle.

Well you can do what my fc does.. spam invites in new player area..
you will have people leaving of course but it will help you built a foundation quickly and many new people still stay.

Having a Facebook page or an official website can attract new plauers.. offering TeamSpeak or ventrillo server for people to talk may keep people around ..

There's a lot of new people joining daily so capitalize on it.

Honestly? I think the first thing you should do is learn more about the game before attempting to make a large FC. An FC thrives best when it has a purpose, since that gives a reason for folks to join and stay. If you're just making a large FC for the purpose of having a large FC, that's not as persuasive as one dedicated to helping newbies, or practicing cutting edge content, or RP. And as the LS leader, other people will expect you to be an expert in whatever area you choose.

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Originally Posted by Urthdigger

Honestly? I think the first thing you should do is learn more about the game before attempting to make a large FC. An FC thrives best when it has a purpose, since that gives a reason for folks to join and stay. If you're just making a large FC for the purpose of having a large FC, that's not as persuasive as one dedicated to helping newbies, or practicing cutting edge content, or RP. And as the LS leader, other people will expect you to be an expert in whatever area you choose.

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^^^^ Exactly this!

You can't run and keep a large FC unless you are a good leader. This means: Being on regularly, having an in depth knowledge about the game, helping new players, organizing events, removing bad seeds, and many other things. Sure you can create an FC and invite tons of ppl, but if you don't have the qualities of a good leader, they won't stick around.

I see. I don't know anything about this game. I just need to have some people to play it with. Some of the people from the Destiny group have this game aswell and know much more about MMOs. But I can't just join someone else's FC. I have to be the leader of my own one. I don't like being in a position where people are trying to push me around. So its best if I'm in a position of control.

...yeah, with that kind of attitude I don't expect you to get far.

Make tour own circle first.... find some klik....

I'm in agreement with Urthdigger here. You have no experience with this game and no aim, except "lots of people to play with". Players generally lean toward either grouping up with friends from other games or rl, or joining fc's that are already fairly established and have active members, so... Doesn't sound like you're gonna get anywhere quickly unless you're willing to start small and work your way up. If that's the case, you can start with a group of friends or even random players who are new too and willing to learn together, build up your knowledge, experiences and ability as a group while working on your fc's rank and eventually look into getting a house and then the recruiting should come easier.

I guess a few things that you can consider though, that might help;

What kind of player are you? Casual or hardcore? Endgame oriented, or are you more of a crafter? I'm not sure exactly what your experiences with Destiny, I'm not familiar with that game but if there are elements there that you enjoyed that are similar to things in xiv, or how dedicated you were to certain things and how much time you spent on them, that might help you figure out what your overall playstyle is. Also, taking some time to learn the ropes, progress your character and open up some of the endgame areas and other things that are available post 50 will help you figure this out too.

Also what goals do you want to accomplish in-game. This probably ties in a lot with what kind of playstyle you have, but part of building a strong group is to know what your ultimate goal is and to build a community around you of people who share common goals and interests. Like do you want to establish yourself in endgame, build a good static and are you progression oriented.. or do you just enjoy helping others through low level or mid-core content and want to build an active group that is dedicated to doing so? Things like that. Take the time to plan out what you want your fc to accomplish aside from just being large and giving you plenty of people to play with, because chances are it's gonna be a very different experience from what you're used to.

Good luck.

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Originally Posted by Urthdigger

...yeah, with that kind of attitude I don't expect you to get far.

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That's not always true... My FC leader is the same way about not liking other guilds and always makes his own. But then again he been playing XIV from day one of 1.0 bate and was a 10 year+ vet to XI LOL .. So the way I see it is if you don't mind being a small guild for same time go for it ^_^ it's you're time and money play you're way!

Thanks so much for all of the advice. I see that this is not the time to make a large FC. I should start small and learn the game mechanics with a few people who will help me out.

In Destiny I was there from Day 1 so everybody learned pretty quickly together. I joined two groups before I made my own. The first was always inactive and nobody communicated. The second were very controlling. They told me I had to be online on certain days and times and I wasn't able to do this due to my job. So when I leveled up my character on my own at the times I was online they got mad at me for not doing it when they were on (which is when I wasn't).
They were pushy in many other ways aswell and I didn't like that at all.

When I made my FC I didn't expect it to become large at all. There was a certain type of quest that people were always complaining about being too hard on the forums. So I made the group dedicated to helping people to finish this particular objective. So it was full of friendly and helpful people and I wasn't pushing anybody about. I gathered up a team around me of likeminded people and we flourished. On the PS4 I made chatrooms aswell for people to communicate on the fly since its tricky to communicate within that game.
I went for the end game stuff and got 100% completion of the game. I know all the ins and outs of the fights and classes so I did become an expert in some areas. I was weakest in PvP though.

Clearly, I'm in no position to lead others in this game right now but I'll at least lead a small group of fellow learners. Maybe with a few experienced players who are willing to get me up there so I can be more effective in the future.

Thanks again guys.

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Originally Posted by Slapped_Silly

Well you can do what my fc does.. spam invites in new player area..

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Ahh this tactic that I'd like to burn with fire, drop down into a bottomless pit and forget that it even exists.

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Having a Facebook page or an official website can attract new plauers.. offering TeamSpeak or ventrillo server for people to talk may keep people around ..

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It might.

To get best long term members try setting up party finder for running dungeons and stuff and just chat with them while running stuff. If they don't have a FC tag you can ask them if they would like to join you.

1. Good people in FC make a good Fc reputation.
2. Help randoms and ask FC members to fill up open spots in parties to do same
3. Answer shouts if someone has questions
4. if you have crafting classes melds for free (no need to charge really) or gearing up Fc members or randoms makes a good pic. If you dont have crafting classes and can afford this maybe a lil gift from marketboard does same.
5. Keep your FC busy and happy your members will do their own part to get friends in ^^
6. Please dont do random invite tactics its annoying, nothing else
7. Recruit via party finder if you feel like it
8. Make yourself shown outside of the game like here on forums... I noticed our Fc growing since I started to try to help people here

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Originally Posted by ruskie

To get best long term members try setting up party finder for running dungeons and stuff and just chat with them while running stuff. If they don't have a FC tag you can ask them if they would like to join you.

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Asny stop recruiting XD

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Originally Posted by Urthdigger

I really would recommend joining another FC first. It sounds like.you've had a bad experience with groups in Destiny, but your average FC is a lot nicer. For one, people usually don't insist that you be on at a certain time unless you've signed up for an event or coil static. On the contrary, FCs are usually where newbie players can ask if anyone wants to do something, and expect some help. Generally, people are treated more as equals, and so long as you don't try to be controlling of others you should get along fine.

Of course, this only applies to the kind of FC that would invite newbies. If it's, say, an endgame FC devoted to hunts or PVP, they may be more demanding of your time.

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Also i second this in some ways but if you are determined to start your own from scratch be aware of the work and responibility own FC brings. Even as only a "council member" of our FC I feel responsible for everything and everyone and try to avoid conflicts of other members.

I really would recommend joining another FC first. It sounds like.you've had a bad experience with groups in Destiny, but your average FC is a lot nicer. For one, people usually don't insist that you be on at a certain time unless you've signed up for an event or coil static. On the contrary, FCs are usually where newbie players can ask if anyone wants to do something, and expect some help. Generally, people are treated more as equals, and so long as you don't try to be controlling of others you should get along fine.

Of course, this only applies to the kind of FC that would invite newbies. If it's, say, an endgame FC devoted to hunts or PVP, they may be more demanding of your time.

You really should just join an already established FC. Its not like you are thinking it is. Most are social, casual FCs anyways. It will allow you to start meeting people and making friends. This also gives you time to learn the game. And as you progress in the game, it also gives you an opportunity to see what type of player you want to be, and also learn the things you like/dislike about your current FC. This gives you good direction for the kind of FC you want to run. And by that point you have most likely made good friends with like minded individuals in the game that'd be willing to start an FC with you. I can almost guarantee you if you were to start an FC by yourself right now, it'd most likely fail

If you're new to the game, try other FCs first. Just because you had a bad experience in Destiny, doesn't necessarily mean it'll be replicated in the FFXIV, they are 2 totally different games with different communities with little overlap. If anything, understand the social dynamics that may require one to run a Small / Large FC. See how it is on the low end of things. Do the leaders help, do they teach the game, etc. Then when you're more knowledgeable try the waters then.

As for gaining support, be active, be helpful, and stay positive. People enjoy those qualities. You stated somethings about Destiny, some of the qualities will be appreciated here, but dont try to mimic them. Develop them organically with a proper knowledge of the game.