Fellowships — Final Fantasy XIV Guide
Forge deeper connections and organize your social activities in Final Fantasy XIV with Fellowships. This flexible social tool allows players to create or join groups focused on specific interests, activities, or communities, offering a more dynamic alternative to traditional Linkshells.
Fellowships are desed to be more fluid and adaptable than Linkshells, allowing for a greater degree of customization and a focus on specific goals. Whether you're looking for a dedicated raiding group, a casual crafting circle, or a community for roleplaying, Fellowships provide the structure to make it happen.
What is a Fellowship?
A Fellowship is a player-created group that can have up to 1,000 members. Unlike Linkshells, which are primarily chat channels, Fellowships are desed to be more comprehensive social hubs. They can be used to organize events, share information, and foster a sense of community around shared interests.
Creating a Fellowship:
To create a Fellowship, you'll need to interact with the Fellowship Finder NPC, typically found in major cities like Limsa Lominsa, Gridania, and Ul'dah.
Steps to Create:
- Access the Fellowship Finder: Speak to the NPC.
- Select "Create Fellowship."
- Choose a Name: Select a unique and descriptive name for your Fellowship.
- Set a Description: Clearly outline the purpose and goals of your Fellowship.
- Define Membership Requirements: You can set requirements such as job level, role, or even specific achievements.
- Set Privacy: Choose whether the Fellowship is open for anyone to join, requires an application, or is invite-only.
- Tagging: Select relevant tags to help players find your Fellowship (e.g., "Raiding," "Crafting," "Roleplaying," "Beginner Friendly").
Joining a Fellowship:
You can find and join Fellowships through the Fellowship Finder:
- Browse Existing Fellowships: The Finder allows you to search for Fellowships based on tags, keywords, or specific criteria.
- Apply to Join: If a Fellowship requires applications, you can submit one through the Finder.
- Receive Invitations: Members of a Fellowship can invite others directly.
Key Features of Fellowships:
- Large Membership Cap: Up to 1,000 members, allowing for substantial communities.
- Dedicated Chat Channels: Fellowships have their own chat channels for communication.
- Event Planning: The system includes tools for scheduling and announcing events.
- Member Management: Leaders and officers can manage members, set permissions, and moderate the group.
- Customizable Roles: You can ass different roles to members with varying permissions.
- Cross-World Functionality: Similar to Cross-World Linkshells, Fellowships can span across different data centers within the same World Visit System region.
Fellowships vs. Linkshells:
While both are social tools, they have key differences:
| Feature | Linkshell | Fellowship |
|---|---|---|
| Max Members | 32 (per Linkshell) | 1,000 |
| Primary Function | Chat channel | Community hub, event planning |
| Cross-World | Yes (Cross-World Linkshell) | Yes |
| Customization | Limited | Extensive (roles, requirements) |
Tips for Using Fellowships:
- Be Clear About Your Goals: When creating a Fellowship, clearly define its purpose so potential members know what to expect.
- Actively Recruit: Use the Fellowship Finder and word-of-mouth to attract members.
- Organize Events: Utilize the event planning tools to schedule raids, crafting sessions, or social gatherings.
- Foster a Positive Environment: Encourage respectful communication and participation.
- Delegate Roles: If your Fellowship grows large, ass officers to help manage the community.