Hello everyone! I hope this post is alright.

I am a new player to FF XIV. I am no stranger to mmos, I have played many in the past, EQ, WOW and STOR. This is my first FF and none of my friends want to pull a way from WOW. I don't know anyone who wants to play this game or is currently playing this game. My question is, what is the best why to go about meeting in-game to play with. I have never been a big fan of guilds, since most that I have join (in past games) are inactive, immature, not helpful, or to concerned on end games to concern themselves with new players. Overall how is the guild community in FF XIV and what is the best to find a helpful and friendly guild.

Thanks so much!!