Greetings Cemi! welcome to the RPC,
You don't have to think of much out of the gate, its fun to take it slow sometimes. I have a vauge recollection of Neopets, I confess (perhaps i'm thinking of the wrong game) that though I was young, there was a way to exploit a fairly basic bit of code in the game involving a wishing well, there you could actually "donate" more than you did and get some pretty stellar rewards out of it... but that was nearly an age ago.
If you don't mind a bit of a read i've got some links i'd like to share that I think might help see you on your way with a bit of a better understanding of what the RPC can offer and the groups you might meet in game.
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/misc.php?page=welcome
This welcome post describes the RPC itself as well as some of the resources available to people, the wiki, the lantern along side a few others. Hopefully you'll make use of one or two of them, the forums as well are an excellent place to vet out ideas or discuss an idea you're considering.
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=1770
Is a general RP handbook created by Eva. While you are likely already familiar with many of the concepts within, I think she does an excellent job in discussing why and how they apply in the world of FFXIV. A bit lengthy I suggest skimming until you find key areas you would like to be more familiar with, then on a day when you have the chance reading the whole, it is very informative and provides an excellent foundation of knowledge to expand off of!
But onto the communities! if you're looking to get your feet wet, get to know the people of Balmung, here are few of the "choice" groups.
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=1902
"Intermission" is an OOC hub for Roleplayers of all stripes, you can find out where people are, what they might be up to, where they're going and if they mind some one tagging along! with three linkpearls to its name there will be no shortage of people to meet, hardly a better place to meet the people of Eorzea.
You did how ever mention that you are in Britian, and though a night owl, I still think this linkshell is worth looking in to.
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=3026
"Europa" much like Intermission is an OOC hub, though with a focus on European Roleplayers. Hopefully you might meet more like yourself there! As well as a free company or two that piques your interest. (The Travelers guild is very welcoming.)
But perhaps you're still working on your characters quests, and you've realized that using "the duty finder" to get through some of the higher level dungeons is both frustrating and more offensive words..
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=5045
"Balmungs finest" is a PVE linkshell dedicated to grouping people on Balmung first before pulling in through the Duty finder. Need to farm Brayflox for Battlemage gear? Titan for the story? Ampadour Keep for some times? If you don't find a full group here, there should at least be one or two people to help provide a good base that won't just jump ship at the first stutter!
Hopefully I haven't made you flee into the night yet >_> almost done!
http://xivwiki.com/Main_Page
http://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/wiki/Main_Page
The two above links are wikis hosted outside of the RPC, that I use to cross reference against our own. Filled with Lore, hints on quests, and lots of other potentially useful information they might be worth book marking, or what have you.
Phew! well thats about it for now... please rememeber that the RPC is by roleplayers for roleplayers, so if you have any questions, comments, or concerns you are more than welcome to voice them. Chances are some one will come along to provide their own perspective.
Take care out in Eorzea!
You don't have to think of much out of the gate, its fun to take it slow sometimes. I have a vauge recollection of Neopets, I confess (perhaps i'm thinking of the wrong game) that though I was young, there was a way to exploit a fairly basic bit of code in the game involving a wishing well, there you could actually "donate" more than you did and get some pretty stellar rewards out of it... but that was nearly an age ago.
If you don't mind a bit of a read i've got some links i'd like to share that I think might help see you on your way with a bit of a better understanding of what the RPC can offer and the groups you might meet in game.
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/misc.php?page=welcome
This welcome post describes the RPC itself as well as some of the resources available to people, the wiki, the lantern along side a few others. Hopefully you'll make use of one or two of them, the forums as well are an excellent place to vet out ideas or discuss an idea you're considering.
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=1770
Is a general RP handbook created by Eva. While you are likely already familiar with many of the concepts within, I think she does an excellent job in discussing why and how they apply in the world of FFXIV. A bit lengthy I suggest skimming until you find key areas you would like to be more familiar with, then on a day when you have the chance reading the whole, it is very informative and provides an excellent foundation of knowledge to expand off of!
But onto the communities! if you're looking to get your feet wet, get to know the people of Balmung, here are few of the "choice" groups.
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=1902
"Intermission" is an OOC hub for Roleplayers of all stripes, you can find out where people are, what they might be up to, where they're going and if they mind some one tagging along! with three linkpearls to its name there will be no shortage of people to meet, hardly a better place to meet the people of Eorzea.
You did how ever mention that you are in Britian, and though a night owl, I still think this linkshell is worth looking in to.
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=3026
"Europa" much like Intermission is an OOC hub, though with a focus on European Roleplayers. Hopefully you might meet more like yourself there! As well as a free company or two that piques your interest. (The Travelers guild is very welcoming.)
But perhaps you're still working on your characters quests, and you've realized that using "the duty finder" to get through some of the higher level dungeons is both frustrating and more offensive words..
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=5045
"Balmungs finest" is a PVE linkshell dedicated to grouping people on Balmung first before pulling in through the Duty finder. Need to farm Brayflox for Battlemage gear? Titan for the story? Ampadour Keep for some times? If you don't find a full group here, there should at least be one or two people to help provide a good base that won't just jump ship at the first stutter!
Hopefully I haven't made you flee into the night yet >_> almost done!
http://xivwiki.com/Main_Page
http://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/wiki/Main_Page
The two above links are wikis hosted outside of the RPC, that I use to cross reference against our own. Filled with Lore, hints on quests, and lots of other potentially useful information they might be worth book marking, or what have you.
Phew! well thats about it for now... please rememeber that the RPC is by roleplayers for roleplayers, so if you have any questions, comments, or concerns you are more than welcome to voice them. Chances are some one will come along to provide their own perspective.
Take care out in Eorzea!
