Social dynamics in FF14: A reflection and open question

[Muzy]

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.

[Shakarlyn]

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.

What's said here is quite important. Someone asks for help with their relic? Volunteer. They need help running some dungeons with lower levels? Go help them. I *still* volunteer for all of this, but sometimes I do step out for selfish reasons, like I wanna go farm Ultima, CT, DF for EX, try to learn a new event or even just BS and craft.

This is how my primary LS got to know me. When I first joined, I was invited to an LS and then free transfers opened and everyone active moved off. I ended up in a new LS full of people I didn't know. I'm the type that stays quiet when I don't know anyone, so in the beginning it was hard for me.


Just learn to speak up when people need help. Someone a new 50 and having a hard time getting a new weapon? Maybe you take them through a couple Ifrit HMs to get that weapon for a starter. There are many ways to put yourself out there. I don't know what kind of FC you've joined if it's all high level content only or spread out/casual, just throwing out ideas.