
I am the kind of person that thinks that if a group is actively or passively ruining your enjoyment of the game you should leave and find something else. Specially when it seems like the group is only shunning you because they don't want to invest time in your gear/training for endgame.
You can form a linkshell with your friends or join one they are already in to keep in touch with them in-game.
You can form a linkshell with your friends or join one they are already in to keep in touch with them in-game.