Something else to keep in mind, you have to put yourself out there as well, don't just join an FC and expect them to include you in activities and such if you do not make the effort to put yourself in a position where you become known to them. I've seen this far too many times, someone joins an FC, never says a word, for weeks at a time, so no one knows who the hell they are, and then leaves. And when asked why they left, "No one ever said hello, or asked me if I wanted to do anything..." Remember, it's a two way street, you HAVE to make yourself visible, absolutely have to, in order to make friends, especially in MMO's.