Quote Originally Posted by Altanas View Post
Putting aside the fluff like guild banks and guild housing, there is nothing a free company cannot do that a linkshell cannot achieve in game.
I dunno, I think the FC buffs are a rather good enticement. Propercare is great to turn on for people going into coil runs or titan runs. EXP bonuses are great because we setup meet ups for group crafting, leveling alts, or gathering, its so people have motivation to be on at certain times to play together. As long as the FC is active and attentive to activities the buffs alone can be a reason that FCs trump linkshells.


The Heat of Battle - Increases EXP earned from battle.
Earth and Water - Increases EXP gained from gathering.
Helping Hand - Increases EXP gained from crafting.
A Man's Best Friend - Increases EXP earned by companions.
Brave New World - Increases attributes of all members under level 10.
Live off the Land - Increases Gathering.
What You See - Increases Perception.
In Control - Increases Control.
That Which Binds Us - Increases Spiritbonding Speed.
Meat and Mead - Increases food buff duration.
Proper Care - Slows reduction in item durability.
Back on Your Feet - Reduces duration of Weakness.
Reduced Rates - Reduces teleportation feed.

Some people may just brush this off as more fluff, but at this point just what is so bad about a free company compared to a linkshell?