Linkshells are player made chat channels you can join in game. They range from being OOC, to IC, and can be a great way of meeting new people who are interested in the same stuff you are!
A good rule of thumb if looking for one, is to check out the linkshell hall here on the RPC. A few I'm in personally are Open RP, which is full of roleplayers and is a social/OOC LS. Ishgard RP, which is for ishgardian rpers and people who play ishgardian characters, and is another social/OOC LS. And Acronycal, which is an IC/RP LS.
As for getting into the community and Rping, I'd recommend attending Rp events and interacting with characters you find interesting. Anywhere from a friendly "hello!~ I wanted to let you know your character is neat" to even just comments about their glamours that you may like can all lead to making friends and RP possibilities.
You can also wander to various RP establishments, often found in the housing districts. While some aren't always open, others are, and can offer a nice, not so crowded way of getting yourself comfortable. I hope this helps
A good rule of thumb if looking for one, is to check out the linkshell hall here on the RPC. A few I'm in personally are Open RP, which is full of roleplayers and is a social/OOC LS. Ishgard RP, which is for ishgardian rpers and people who play ishgardian characters, and is another social/OOC LS. And Acronycal, which is an IC/RP LS.
As for getting into the community and Rping, I'd recommend attending Rp events and interacting with characters you find interesting. Anywhere from a friendly "hello!~ I wanted to let you know your character is neat" to even just comments about their glamours that you may like can all lead to making friends and RP possibilities.
You can also wander to various RP establishments, often found in the housing districts. While some aren't always open, others are, and can offer a nice, not so crowded way of getting yourself comfortable. I hope this helps
 Want Rp? Send a whisper in-game, pm, or check out the links below! 
