Pearls

[Lizzo]

I've noticed several people mentioned Pearls, and handing them out to people. As I never played 1.0, could someone please fill me in on what Pearls are and what they're used for?

 

Thanks!

[Alothia]

Quoting http://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/wiki/Linkpearl

 

A linkpearl is a small bauble that allows direct communication between two or more people across great distances. Linkpearls are used by linkshells to facilitate communication between linkshell members, as well as by various NPCs who wish to be able to communicate with the player more easily.

 

So, basically, it's the IC method of passing out a linkshell. ^^

[Lizzo]

Thanks a lot Alothia. 

That is quite an interesting item to have in a game. After playing WoW and other such MMOs by simply whispering people or guild chatting them, something like this has a lot of potential for RPing.

[Alothia]

Yeah, it's nice because you can place your pearls on jewelry and such, and they glow when someone is trying to contact you. It makes a great reason for the ability to have long distance communication.

[Lizzo]

Fantastic.