Lack of FC's?

[TheMoonflow]

This is my first playthrough, I am nearly 50 now but I have yet to be invited to any FC's.
I haven't even seen any recruiting in shout either.
In fact, no one talks to me in game, at all.
Yet all around I see people, it's very unnerving.

Well actually I do know one guy but he seems to be busy doing his own thing and talks to me maybe once a week.

I'll probably end up going back to my old mmo at this rate, just because I have people there to talk to and do stuff with.

[TheMoonflow]

inb4 no replies

[Remn]

have you check your server community forum yet?
I remember seeing a lot of recruitment in there

[Battlewrench]

I can never tell if some of these threads are legit or only to make a point. I do agree that there is little reason outside the dungeons to group with people but nothing is stopping you from striking conversation with anyone or interacting on any level with other people playing the game.

[BoomerOU]

I think most FCs don't use recruitment messages because to some recruitment 'spam' is a turn off. I'd suggest just dropping a tell to somebody with an fc you find appealing (the GC affiliation, size, name, demographic) and make friends.

[A-Shock]

Hmm.. It may depend what server you're on. I personally see shouts often for FC's recruiting (Ul'dah and Mor Dhona.) What class are you? I'm not sure if it's an FF culture thing, or maybe just lack of interest. But i'm not sure if people will just go out of their way to just invite you without actually seeing your skill as a player. Unless it's strictly just something social.

I know Tera was MUCH different where if you were a Lv50 Lancer and didn't have a Guild name next to your name you were SPAMMED with invites. Regardless of your skill. I received dozens of invites daily. I'm not sure if that was what you were expecting?

[coffeepotz]

1. Enter populated area.
2. /sh <job> LF FC (insert desired FC details).
3. Receive tells from FC members asking if you would like to join.
4. ?????
5. Profit!

[TheMoonflow]

I'm on Hyperion.
I'm a whm
Not sure where exactly people would be able to judge my skill unless they run an instance with me, but that would require some form of communication and possibly a party invite first.

[A-Shock]

I'm on Hyperion.
I'm a whm
Not sure where exactly people would be able to judge my skill unless they run an instance with me, but that would require some form of communication and possibly a party invite first.

So are you just standing idly by and hoping someone speaks up and asks you to join? Or...? I don't really see any effort from you.

[TheMoonflow]

So are you just standing idly by and hoping someone speaks up and asks you to join? Or...? I don't really see any effort from you.

I am questing and running instances, and whenever I see someone who needs a heal or a raise I help them out(normally without a thanks)
But yes, pretty much.
Most mmo's I've played random invites come flying at me from every side.