An LS is a quick communication for all sorts of things as it links you to other players that aren't in your FC , for example I have multiple linkshells ranging from a Hunt Linkshell that notifies me of hunt targets, I have a link shell for some end game content that notifies me when a player wants to do end game stuff etc etc. Linkshells are normally comprised of a lot of random players from your server that you normally grow to know.


A FC is different its a company that you're under either you start or join , it's sort of like your ''family'' or atleast thats the aspect of it normally FC's run a bunch of content together , normally majority of your raid members come from your FC as you want your tag to be known and you want your FC to stand apart.

The lather is true you basically play to level 50 in which finally you are able to truly play the game I love it, I've been cited to saying that levels 1-50 is the longest tutorial to a game ever lol as you don't truly unleash any of the games true potential until after 50