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Old newbie looking for RP group? - lady2beetle - 07-15-2013

Good morning and hello! Bouncy Let's see... what to say about me...

**I finished writing this, then realized it was long. So skip the "spoilers" unless you are really interested.**


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TLDR: So yeah. I'm 33, female, and have been RPing since I was 18, been playing on MMOs for 10 years, and have been RPing on MMOs for the past 2 years. I love character development and my friends tease me about torturing my characters - I like to think that whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger, so long as it's in RP and not in real life. That said, I hate angst and "woe is me!", so my characters tend to be very strong females.

I only have a very small amout of experience with FF Tactics, and no experience with Crystal Chronicles (aside from "My Life as a King" on the Wii, which I don't think counts). And, like I said, I had never before played a FF MMO until this weekend. I think it's safe to say I'm hooked, though. What that means is that I know very little about the history of this particular FF world. I have a lot of studying to do!

What I'd like to find is a group of people who are looking to set up a Free Company (that's the right term, right?) so that my character can know some people right off. Any suggestions?

RE: Old newbie looking for RP group? - Teardrop - 07-15-2013

Well, if you come up with a good concept, you can post it in the "Linkshell Hall" portion of the forums, to be seen and hopefully attract like-minded individuals Smile.  You can also use the same section to see if any of the organizations already in place might fill your needs as well!

Good luck in your search Thumbsup

RE: Old newbie looking for RP group? - lady2beetle - 07-15-2013

Thanks! Sorry if this is a stupid question, but what's the difference between a Free Company and a Linkshell?

RE: Old newbie looking for RP group? - Teardrop - 07-15-2013

A linkshell is now in ARR sort of like a chatroom, and you can hold multiples of these.  A Free Company is the traditional "guild" organization.  Prior to this, player organizations were named linkshells, hence the hold-over name (though some groups listed in the Linkshell Hall are actually only linkshells Dazed )...but if you are looking for a guild, its a Free Company you prolly want Rolleyes

RE: Old newbie looking for RP group? - Scarlet Willow - 07-15-2013

Hello and welcome~! Strong female characters unite! /Roegadyn fist bump. To expand on what Teardrop said: you can be in up to eight linkshells and only one Free Company. Free Companies get bonuses and rewards if I've not mistaken, like other MMO guilds. I think the Linkshell Hall has a few Free Companies posted up there; I know Facets of Eorzea is one if you're looking to go on Gilgamesh. But both Free Companies and linkshells are good for making friends and doing stuff C:

If you have any more questions or would like some character feedback, feel free to post it on the forums~! Hope to see you in game C:

RE: Old newbie looking for RP group? - Martiallais - 07-16-2013

Welcome to the RPC! Looks like you've got quite the history with FF so I'm sure you'll fit right in with all your fellow fans (at least until someone starts a debate on which FF is best, I'd imagine...). For what it's worth, I didn't get into tabletop until some new friends introduced me to it in college, though that's around the same time I started RP'ing online as well. Big Grin

Trust me, you're in good company here!

RE: Old newbie looking for RP group? - lady2beetle - 07-16-2013

Heehee thanks! I feel totally lost in all this lore, actually. I do have another question - if I have a potential character concept that I want input on, should I post it in the Welcome Desk or the Roleplay forum?

RE: Old newbie looking for RP group? - Martiallais - 07-16-2013

(07-16-2013, 09:59 AM)lady2beetle Wrote: Heehee thanks! I feel totally lost in all this lore, actually. I do have another question - if I have a potential character concept that I want input on, should I post it in the Welcome Desk or the Roleplay forum?

From what I've seen, there've been a few people who posted character feedback requests on the RP forum.

RE: Old newbie looking for RP group? - drake2k - 07-16-2013

(07-15-2013, 10:02 AM)lady2beetle Wrote: Good morning and hello! Bouncy Let's see... what to say about me...

What I'd like to find is a group of people who are looking to set up a Free Company (that's the right term, right?) so that my character can know some people right off. Any suggestions?


I didn't read everyone else's replies so I hope I don't sound like a broken record.  There are so many good communities here that it's hard to go wrong no matter where you go.  

I would however like to extend an invitation for you to come check us out.  The link is in my signature and there is a listing on the 'linkshell' section of this website.

Regardless of where you go, I hope we run into each other in game and that you have the time of your life in FFXIV-ARR.

RE: Old newbie looking for RP group? - C'io Behkt - 07-17-2013

My Life as a King totally counts!

Also, if you're looking for feedback, the RP forum is a great place for public feedback. Additionally, in the Welcome Desk stickies, there's a thing about mentorship, which puts you in personal contact with one (or several) veterans of FFXIV who will give you their feedback and answer any questions you have about... pretty much anything! They put their profiles up in that thread, so you have your pick of the litter, so to speak!

Welcome to the RPC. It's so exciting being new and welcoming other new people. I can't wait until we're all in-game and crafting stories together, Smile.