What are you looking for in a LS ad?

[Smiling River]

During our LS leaders meeting, all agreed that the way linkshells are categorized needs to be broken down into, for a lack of a better example, "Yellow Pages" style linkshell listing. Each Linkshell will stand on it's own, not put into any specific category, and will offer as much information in as little a space as possible. This means bullet points, to further specify details about the LS aside from what you already see up there.

 

However, what do we specify?

 

We would like to ask you, a perspective member, someone who is browsing for a Linkshell, to tell us! What type of questions do you have about a linkshell, that you do not see answered currently? Give us question prompts, and we will consider adding bullet point(s) to address your questions, because chances are you're not the only one who has that same question!

 

Others, such as members of existing linkshells, who wish to join a second, third, etc, Linkshell- what would you like to ask?

 

Members of Linkshells, what do you wish you had known beforehand?

 

Be sure identify yourself as one of the above three, or something else. It'd help to know from which direction the questions are coming from.

 

Thanks~

[Zenge]

-What's the LS's mission statement and what can they do to reach that vision.

-Type: light, Medium, Hardcore

-Timezone: what time does this LS normally be active

-What's their stand on a member who have more than one LS / Is the LS very laid back if the member have to do go on a different LS event

-LS rules (link to the rule page maybe)

-contact for more information

-link to website

[Eva]

There are a number of different metrics that can be used to give kind of a birds-eye-view of what any given RP linkshell is all about.

 

I wrote a post about this a couple months back HERE (2nd post on this page).

 

IC vs. OOC (maybe stated as a rough percentage and with some indication if the LS has its own OOC pearl)

 

Adherence to game's lore (often difficult to measure without specific examples being given though)

 

Style/Purpose/Story - (mercenary company, crafting group, military group, circle of friends, labor union, yadda yadda)

 

Event Types - (casual vs. monumental - does your LS sit around drinking tea and gabbing a lot, or does it spend an abundance of time out dealing with war/death/etc. - I've jibingly called this the "boredom versus PTSD" meter - please take that with the humor which is intended)

 

Another spectrum to go by may be endgame competency. Are you looking for a group that you can join in on Ifrit/Moogle/Garuda/DH/AV/CC/etc. runs? Some do. Others get that fix from a separate OOC linkshell. Also if endgame is on the agenda, are such events handled IC, OOC, or a mix?

 

As stated earlier, another important factor may be a linkshell's views/tolerance towards participation in other linkshells.

 

I think the timezone (or prime playtime) may be worthwhile to post as well.

 

I'm sure there's some other baselines that can be used to help measure a linkshell's various dimensions. This is all I can think of for the moment though. Hope it helps.

[Nel Celestine]

A brief history of the linkshell as well as the code of conduct would be good too so people tell by the those if the style of RP is to their liking.

[Kylin]

This is completely in development still. But it's something tangible to look at and offer feedback on at least. Suggestions as to what to add/remove/edit are encouraged.

 

Without a classification system, the linkshells will likely just be listed one by one in alphabetical order. I'm going to use Stormguard as a sample template for right now. This is just format related stuff and I haven't added in new info that's been suggested yet. As you can see, we can continue using the tabs system for each individual shell. Aside from basic info and lore, not sure what else to put though. Rules? Memoirs? Something else?

 

Order of the Stormguard

 

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Website: http://orderofthestormguard.enjin.com/home

Server: Balmung

Leaders: Seraphine Cerius

Recruitment: Open (Invite only ICly)

RP Element: Secret society guarding numerous artifacts, publicly viewed as a regular mercenary group.

Info Thread: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=2826

[tabs:Lore ]On the surface the Order of the Stormguard is a group of mercenaries who help the City-States and individuals in exchange for gil. Everything from finding lost pets to battling the strongest of enemies, the Stormguard have a reputation for decimating all enemies. Although their innerworkings remain hidden from the outside world, their newest Highguard Fulminata, Seraphine Cerius, has lifted some of the secrecy surrounding the group in order to enlist more crafters and soldiers and line their coffers.

 

Historically, the Stormguard is an order of individuals that has existed for several hundred years. As a result, it has a history wrapped in tradition, ritual, and religion. It also has a history of secrets embedded deep within the memories of those of the highest rank. That's because that upon entering the Stormguard, a member only learned the bare minimum of what they must know to be a member of the Guard. All members were tattooed with the mark of the Guard, a mark that carries a deep symbolism and meaning to the Stormguard members.

 

Rising in rank is very ritualistic, and requires great dedication. Every time a member rises in rank, a certain ceremony would take place. Presiding over these ceremonies were the Highguard and the High Priestess, a mystic with powers over the sight of past events. These ceremonies took place at the hidden strongholds of the Guard: four in total; and even many of the Stormguard's members did not know the way to the most secret of these bastions.

 

The Stormguard are also deeply religious, believing in duality and brotherhood, and most especially, the Blessed brother and sister, Byregot and Halone, the Builder and the Fury. Their holiest moons were the first astral moon and the fourth astral moon, and ice and lightning figured prominently in the imagery and lore.][/tabs]

[Kylin]

Another mock-up with additions suggested so far! This time, I'm using Blue Skies as the sample. Please note that the "Details" tab may not at all be reflective of Blue Skies and was largely made up by me in order to show how the section is filled out. Coloring of the Details topics will be altered to be the same as the Basic Info section. The "Memoirs" section is meant for linkshells to list artifacts or important memories/chronicles of the shell's adventures. This was attempted in the super old linkshell listings around beta but never took off. If it fails again, I can simply remove the tab without any consequence. Feedback appreciated.

 

 

Blue Skies

[tabs][tabs: Basic Info ]

Website: http://blueskies.enjin.com/home

Server: Balmung

RP Type: Heavy

Leaders: Endemerrin Rosethorne, Gospel Gestalt

Recruitment: Open. Naturally though, a character will be roleplayed in. This will more or less serve as an "interview".

RP Element: "Blue Skies" (Not a name that carries over IC) is simply a band of adventuring companions, nothing more. They have no real motives or ambitions outside those of it's members.

Info Thread: http://www.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/forum/ ... f=8&t=2703

[tabs: Lore ]

[align=center]"Blue Skies wants YOU!"[/align]

 

Do you find yourself waking up at the crack of dawn to head over to the local Adventurer's Guild for first pick of the day's leves? Do you find yourself hiring yourself out to anyone in need of aid? Do you have a lust for traveling to the horizon and beyond? Do you just flat out have a heart for adventure?

 

If you answered yes to any of those questions, the Blue Skies Adventuring Linkpearl wants YOU to join their ranks.

 

The Blue Skies is an adventuring linkpearl (Un-affiliated with the Adventurer's Guild) that seeks to promote adventuring kinship amongst Eorzea's unique and diverse people. We are currently seeking eager adventurers willing to represent our group and spread linkpearls out to their fellow adventurers in an effort to strengthen bonds between our kind. Seek out your local Adventurer's Guild and inquire within for a link to Ser Endemerrin Rosethorne for more details!

 

~Old recruitment flier of the Blue Skies

[tabs: Details]

Timezone: Primarily US Eastern Standard Time

Shell Restrictions: None. May join multiple shells and distribute time amongst them as one pleases.

Roster Info: The shell does not officially seek any particular types of characters and is all-inclusive. At the time of this writing, the shell has a severe lack of lalafells and roegadyn characters. Male/female ratio is about even. Lacking characters who specialize in crafting, magical expertise, and socialite styled 'jobs.' Heavily geared toward mercenaries.

OOC Sideshell: No official OOC shell. Endorses Intermission for such purposes.

Endgame: Extremely important and a heavy focus, but not a necessary requirement to join.

Rules Summary: Remain IC over the shell chat at all times. Respect one another OOCly at all times. Adhere to RP etiquette as defined by Hydaelyn Role-Players.

Application Process: Apply via website, be interviewed in game.

[tabs: Memoirs][bBvideo 425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k1vXbezjU8&feature=player_embedded#![/bBvideo][/tabs]