5 Signs You Should Leave Your FC in FFXIV 

A lot of FCs seem to have an "inner circle" of a couple of people that have known each other for years, and don't really care much about anyone outside of it.

The problem with FCs is the honeymoon phase wears off really fast. They act super friendly at first and then they totally forget who you are shortly after.

Serious note to this to add. Don't be so fast to judge FCS qualities within a one or two day period and leave when you are having expectations. Give them the chance within a REASONABLE time frame.

If people talk shit behind each other, that’s a red flag. If people talk shit in front of each other, that’s a green flag.

Ohhh, I see. ***nods in free trial***

It's true that there are a ton of FCs in the game but 90% are really tiny groups of friends. It's incredibly hard to become part of their circle. I want a large community (100+ people) of very active and talkative players. The thing is that the average age of FFXIV players seems quite high. A lot of people have full time jobs, families, pets, other obligations meaning the whole nolife culture from our teenage years is kinda gone. I miss that.

I left mine because literally nobody talked in it

Reason to leave: When leaders do not have enough of a spine to remove toxic people from their space.

Great points about FCs. Find one fits you. There is no need to feel pressured into doing anything you don't want to do. I can promise you that there is a group out there for you!

The "Feeling Left Out" part of the video is actually great social advice in general, including irl. Honestly I've come to accept over the years that taking too many steps towards building those social bridges is just not who I am, and I focus pretty much exclusively on a small group of really good friends for my social needs. But now I know that that's okay because it's what I want, honestly. I used to feel a bit bad for not going to a lot of parties and not noticing a lot of... social life around me, I guess. But eventually I realized what Zepla says here - this stuff isn't handed to you in a silver platter. So I put in the work exclusively for the people that I really, really like. I even made a Discord exclusively for us even though some of these people barely play much of anything. And I've been maintaining it with them and it's one of the best decisions I've made in regards to my social life. We talk weekly, we play games occasionally, join video calls to do and say whatever. Then when it comes to meeting new people and going to parties with no one I really know... I'm just like eh. Probably not. Too many of those parties have already gone by where I felt bored or uncomfortable for the vast majority of it. So I've learned that those are not for me and I'll just cherish my closest friends. In FF XIV, occasionally I'll send messages to people, like if they have a name that references something I like, or if I like how they look, or honestly if I just need help. I chat for a short while and then leave it to them to message me back later if they want to. Anything more than that honestly sounds like too much work to me lol

i've honestly contemplated leaving mine when the leader switched my role to betrayal just bc i didn't notice something in the chat bc i was in the state of mourning a childhood friend who had recently passed away. the leader apologised to me but i have yet to be moved from that betrayal status thing. like i'm sorry but it rubbed me the wrong way. i just haven't left it yet for god knows whatever reason. i probably should. this video was a reminder for me to do so. thank you.

I remember leaving mine because no matter what we did be it events, mount and map farms, raid teaching or even just general chatter. There was only a maximum like 3 people outside of the leadership team which even half of them wouldn't show up, who would actually participate. I essentially left cause there was no feeling of community at all

When they wave at every person who logs in except for you lol

After going though so many bad situations with terrible FCs and toxic people, I ended up meeting my best friend in a random Suzaku farm party I had pushed myself to join. And I've never been happier to be honest. People don't realize that even though this is just a game, the way you treat people has a massive impact on their mental state. And it really makes you wonder what must be going on in peoples' heads to treat others so badly. Nevertheless, my best friend and I started building a community of good people. People who enjoy the company of others and doing fun stuff together. And over the months we've been going strong. Thanks to the community finder, we've made friends with 16 new people in the past few days. And you actually showed our community name "Late Night Friendos" in the video! The Major General is our mascot, hence the massive shark picture xD Loved the video as usual, Zepla. Keep up the great work ♥

So much of this advice goes for any online community, not just FCs.

one i was in was pretty much a horde of inactives that in some cases had not logged in for over 2 expansions, the ones active were a mix of silent ghost like members and a small group of officers who only ever did stuff with each other yet always promised to do stuff for new recruits...but that never happened...just wasnt worth putting effort in anymore.

When you are trying to help your company by helping with things like crafting items for members, furnishing for home or pumping out levekits to help bolster the available crafters in your company, running content with any member, but that is not really appreciated.

It's been a while since i've been FCless . Friends would be nice, but finding a good group is way too much headache But if i ever try to find one again, i"LL avoid big ones for sure

SCREAMING. Oh my God I relate this so so so so much. I literally just had the WORST experience with genuine gaslighting 2 months ago and was made to feel SO DUMB AND SO BAD. It was so bad.

Crystal Dynasty on Famfrit is toxic please steer clear of it

I'm debating leaving mine since the only stuff that really goes on amongst people is just the inner circle of two statics doing savage and then nothing with anyone outside of it. I miss being able to do stuff with people I felt were friendly but since I missed the chance to join either statics I'm just on the sidelines

I Don’t get into +100 people FCs cause most of the time (in my experience) only like 20 or 30 are active at a time. And even then nobody talks, maybe that’s the main problem with FCs, nobody talks.

My friend and I got really lucky and found a small group of people two years ago! We have been happy ever since, there may be only 12 active members but they feel like family and they took us in like we were already had been friends for years.

You forgot one thing. If none of the FCs you looked into had what you are looking for MAKE ONE YOURSELF. Especially if you have friends.

1. They put up the wrong buffs Simple as.

Can't leave something you don't have.

You know the friendly banter thing is not something difficult. Like a lot of people start doing that immediately. But that's problematic to me cause I need to get to know people before I can tell this friendly banter apart from actual trashtalk.

i've been questionning myself this for a moment now, best of time for you to upload about that!

I left mine because it got so so toxic. I wanted to make more friends but a few people constantly exuded negative energy : (

“Let it goOoO!” *kicks dwarf*

Good day whenever zepla uploads videos! ❤️

This is actually a great video and being a older player i can very much say that you will have to build up the courage to either talk to others or leave. With experience of past FCs that did "talk" they did not listen and became toxic which has made me leave along with others.

Those apply pretty well to relationships too XD

I remember when I had a group of friends in a different game and we talked daily in discord and then we all went different ways with time and I realized it was like a heart break for me. I missed them so much.. Atleast 6 months after too. Then I knew what friendship really is. We dont talk anymore but I hey they are doing great and I still love them all 😢

"You gotta put in a little more effort Chief." LOL you're amazing! 🙌

I dont think I would leave mine I've met some lasting friends in it. I know those friendships would remain but the thought of having to try and find a place in another community is daunting to say the least. Firefly is where my heart is

Brilliant, thank you! And very timely too actually... I'll check out the community finder no later than today :-)

One of my members gave me like 4M Gil just cuz I said I wanted a house in our discord 😂😂😂 but there were no available at that point 😭😂😂

Questions are always asked once you left sadly.

Zepla has convinced me to start making ff14 content on a new channel :P there's so much to share with new players

yikes this is gonna hit home, ive been thinking about it lately

I really really needed this. Thank you

These same problems i try to avoid in any games with Guilds/FCs/Clans/Etc. Which is why i set requirement bars low when i run them even on AFK arena- so that people can feel free to come and go, or be active at their own pace w/o even being required to mandatory donate. Even though every bit of support from other members help, i try not to overencumber people with requirements. And this can even be reflected as such on games i play like clash of clans, idle goddess, etc. In part cause i don't like how toxic i get when i get super competitive about things but also because i try to be considerate of others as i don't know what life is like outside of the games... I would sooner shoulder burdens alone, so they don't feel demanded a lot of. Granted i am a bit of an introvert.

Great video! I left mine because the "clicks" were strong and obvious. Have you ever thought of doing a "Unwritten rules of FFO"? I believe that it would be a good video. Apologies if you have and I missed it.

I just switched FCs myself recently, many of the things you mentioned in this video were felt. Though i suppose the patch transitions do affect activity after all. But then i mainly left because i met new people that had fun without just worrying about the next thing to farm, but just sitting around and role playing sometimes. That just hooked me up.

Professor Zepla, this was a very good breakdown of FCs. You really sound like a counselor or teacher lol.

Throughout my five years of playing, I've only been in two FCs. I left my first one (which I think merged with another one so they don't exist anymore?) around patch 3.3 and joined the one I'm currently in immediately afterwards and like. Weirdly enough I've never really felt the urge to leave it? Maybe it's because I've been part of it for four years now and even if it's quiet sometimes I feel like I owe a lot to the people there. The primary rule is just "Don't be an asshole" simply because members are from various walks of life. Maybe I was just lucky.

Im so distracted by how good Zepla’s hair looks in this video. I’m normally oblivious to such things but when I notice them I can’t not notice it and my brain starts to wonder if the change is random or if maybe an event is happening that I don’t know about.

Thanks for the video Zepla this helped a lot especially at 3:41

One of the officers stole from me (allowed me to plant seeds I had bought, wouldn't allow me to harvest, didn't give me the seeds when they harvested right in front of me). Plus major inactivity. Bye.

I have been a part of a few FCs and outside of 1 where I was a part of for a while, I feel I was wasting my time being in them because I lean toward more of the casual FF XIV player in that I mainly just do the main stuff like the MSQ, raids, trials etc and none of the side stuff like crafting and housing since that is not really my thing. I am sure there are a lot of good FCs out there and there might be one that would suit my play style but I just rather be a lone wolf at the end of the day.

A friend sent me the point about reviving it. I for one want to revive it and they agree with my points but idk how to go about it. How do I do this?

I keep visiting this video from time to time. Today, after I watched it, I realized that I recently got out of a really toxic group of people in 14, and this video reassured me a lot.

Lovely video, very rational and down-to-earth advice :)

Sign number 1: You're even thinking about it. If you're thinking the community isn't fun then you just leave instantly.

As a solo player who has been considering joining one, this is a great video

i remember playing Tank in a raid i did for the first time and one of my Clan members told me "go play DPS" after i failed someting :D literally worst insult he could have said

I'm still trying to find one :/ its hard when you've been burned...

I play on Spriggan, and I have tried to apply to new FC's that are more active on the community finder, and never got a single reply once... It almost feels as if there are no FC's on my server apart from one or two? Should I transfer worlds?

so much of this applies to other gaming communities too. it's so important to find people you vibe with.

Was thinking about leaving this seems like a sign lmao

Everything you said here can be applied to every social group in game or out of in perspective to being a part of. And it’s applies.

This video actually has a lot of good advices for guilds in general. I just hope everyone can find the right place to stay

"Activity level" Mine is dead and I love it! XD

I'm always kicked because of how i tend to play. I go for like heavy play for a few weeeks then stop for several weeks only to come back and find i have been kicked.

I left mine cuz my circle left and shortly after a month I had thoughts . But after that I left I felt free but 0 reason to do much aside from dalies and occasionally savage ( still never cleared yet )

Glad I could be of assistance. 💯

I left the one that I had been in basically since I started playing just last year and I'm so thankful I left...all I'll say is, I wish this vid was around long before I left doe, the first point you make especially is so true !!

I have been struggling with this very thing for over a month now. I want to leave but feel sort of stuck now after inviting everyone to an eternal bonding ceremony that will be held in a few days. I know I should leave but it's difficult T_T

I need a new one. I'm just stagnant and so don't feel motivated to even log on any more.. It's like what's the point got no one play the game with.

Hi Zepla! Just started and found your channel really useful. If you don't mind me asking, are you from Louisiana at all? Your accent is very distinctive. Sounds like its from the Acadiana region

Sometimes , ye just need some clarity. Thanks Zeppie, ye helped me change my mind about thingies ^_^

Now to set up my discord and see if it wants to work LOLOL. Yay! Bun Patrol!!!

What armor is Zepla’s character wearing in this?

All of this also sounds like good relationship advice?

this came up on my youtube literally as soon as I was contemplating leaving mine that hasn't been active for years, this video helped me to leave it cause it's one of my friends FC's

07:04 AN ILLUSION.. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING!?

FC's that proclaim words like "family" always make me uncomfortable...

There were too many lurkers and quiet people in mine. Only like two dozen people spoke despite the 200+ members

Damn, thought you were talking about a relationship for a second lolol 😅

The best way to connect is doing content together! Have good talks, be open to their opinions, also state yours, learn to be diplomatic and learn the limits. Also know when there's people that won't understand your humor or how you socialice, if that doesn't click with you, maybe decide to keep looking for another group! Best way is to look through social websites, circles or content groups - or reach out to players you've made friends with

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i was in one for 2 years.... msot of the time i stayed becasue i felt guilty abou leaving and wehen saying i didn't appreciate the jokes made about me i was told " We joke about everyone here it's fine" eventually i managed to leave and felt so abd about leaving the few friends i got that was still there.

Your videos are seriously THE MOST helpful on RU-vid!

Huh I've never been this early to a new video. Cool.

Man your videos can't miss

Any active FCs on Kujata. Im from Aus. Just levelling at the moment.

Your videos inspired me to go back and play ff14, but unfortunately I get a launch error when I try to patch the game for some reason and 3 days now no respond to my support ticket. Really sucks when they force you to subscribe to even try to download the game meaning I've wasted 3 days of subscription time so far rip. They need to fix their launcher if they wan't more people to play the game.

I'm 30 seconds in but if this video doesn't include "Forbids you from seeking/accepting outside help." then Zepla isn't on Aether and missed that entire debacle.

I'm finding it hard to be part of much of the social experience due to my constant shifting work hours, So I'm in a situation of I wanna be more social but have a hard to being it xD

im on the free trial should i get the real game? or should i wait until the free trial finish and then decide ?

Any way to open more then 1 chat window?

You understand the problem with FFXIV is the community overall it sucks most people don't talk or get involved in missions , quests or just helping other members with anything. I'm a legacy player and not ONE player I played FFXI with still plays this game and most played it ! The FFXI was tight you had an Sky LS , Sea LS ,Dynamis LS and a social DS and it rocked and if you shouted for help in FFXI 99% of the time somebody answered your shout. The game is by far the best looking MMO out NOTHING is even close and it runs great! It just takes ZERO skill!

As a new sprout in FF14 I really appreciate your super helpful videos! Thanks Eh!

i been solo since 2.0, and still did everything.

Taking part in conversations on ps4 is pretty hard

We have a GCBTW, we do smack in front of each other, we're a largely bustling small twiet community, all are welcome... all are welcome (>-_-)> hugs

I have been through so many fc’s throughout all of primal i thought i finally found the one and stuck with them for half a year but relised tht they didnt click with me

What amour is that in the video

Oh man this is giving me flashbacks to people I knew in my life