Size. I do like my FCs small and close-knit. Which is not to say I only want to interact with a small group of people, no, but I am much more comfortable in smaller groups. Blame it partially on anxiety issues, partially on just feeling like a smaller group lets everyone's voice and presence be heard and seen that much better. Which isn't to say that I don't like growth, but I have come to genuinely believe that smaller groups with careful growth tend to retain a stronger, more amicable FC culture.
Unreasonable requirements. Echoing so many others especially regarding voice chat requirements. I don't do the chat that often as it stands, I am absolutely not going to be told it's a mandatory thing. Noooo thanks. Also, PVE requirements. I would rather be able to help people catch up on content than be in a group that intentionally bars people who have not done X or Y encounter. Extreme hardcore raider mentality is an instant turn-off. Community is more important to me than ilevel or achievements because it is hella fun and hella rewarding helping people through to see content they might not otherwise get to see for whatever reason.
Behavior. If I spot someone being abusive or just gross then the first thing I will do is look at the FC tag. I have a pretty low tolerance for certain types of behaviors and I will definitely avoid FCs if there are problematic people tied to them, ESPECIALLY if those problematic people happen to be in the leadership of said FC. I'm kind of a jerk, maybe, but I don't feel obligated to hang out with people I can't stand.
IC /FC chat. This one might be a bit weird. I used to look specifically for in-character guild chats but honestly it just doesn't work for me anymore because I feel it takes away from RPing 'in person' as it were. I like FC chat to be active so I can get to know my fellow FC mates and coordinate things from there, or just goof off and enjoy whatever shenanigans are going on. Strict IC requirements for private channels stifle that for me and it is for that reason that I generally avoid IC LSes for the most part.
Unreasonable requirements. Echoing so many others especially regarding voice chat requirements. I don't do the chat that often as it stands, I am absolutely not going to be told it's a mandatory thing. Noooo thanks. Also, PVE requirements. I would rather be able to help people catch up on content than be in a group that intentionally bars people who have not done X or Y encounter. Extreme hardcore raider mentality is an instant turn-off. Community is more important to me than ilevel or achievements because it is hella fun and hella rewarding helping people through to see content they might not otherwise get to see for whatever reason.
Behavior. If I spot someone being abusive or just gross then the first thing I will do is look at the FC tag. I have a pretty low tolerance for certain types of behaviors and I will definitely avoid FCs if there are problematic people tied to them, ESPECIALLY if those problematic people happen to be in the leadership of said FC. I'm kind of a jerk, maybe, but I don't feel obligated to hang out with people I can't stand.
IC /FC chat. This one might be a bit weird. I used to look specifically for in-character guild chats but honestly it just doesn't work for me anymore because I feel it takes away from RPing 'in person' as it were. I like FC chat to be active so I can get to know my fellow FC mates and coordinate things from there, or just goof off and enjoy whatever shenanigans are going on. Strict IC requirements for private channels stifle that for me and it is for that reason that I generally avoid IC LSes for the most part.
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