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If you are lvl 75 and looking for a HNMLS? Look no further. Get a choice of HNMLS of your own start from TODAY! Credit goes to Spinshark for such a detailed post.
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So, you finally hit 75 and now you wish to join an end-game
linkshell? You want to finally obtain all the gear you've been
dreaming of, and you feel that one of these shells is just the
ticket. Well, look no further, because I will fill you in on all you need to know about these high profile LS.
Choosing a linkshell that's right for you
First, you must realize that there are several different kinds of
HNMLS that you can choose from. The different types and a brief description are below.
"Established" LS : These are the LS that have been
around for a while. You'll know these LS from the amount of
reshells they do at any given time. These are most often filled with every scumbag that exists on a given server, and all rmt superstars want in. They're known for their ability to kill pretty much everything. The standards for getting into these LS are stringent, so unless you are equipped like a rmt superstar, or have connections, forget about getting in.
If you do happen to get in, remember that your entire self-worth is derived from whether or not you're able to kill tiamat with less than 30 people or kill Vrtra. You must also portray your shell and all its members as the pinnacle of video game excellence. Remember, everyone wants to be like your shell and if people criticize you or your methods, then they're just jealous of your video game glory. Remember to reflect this in every post to a forum you ever make. Your shell is the archetype that all others will follow if they want to be 1337 and garner as much e-respect for their online alias as possible.
"Family" LS: These are a farce. They pretend like they foment a "family" atmosphere - free of the usual HNM drama, but they eventually cave to job demands, item greed, backstabbing, and finger pointing like every other HNM shell that has ever existed. you'll realize that this "tight-knit" feeling is quickly lost when you see that every single day you log on, there's some random new person in the shell due to job and body demands. Each new person has the potential to introduce conflict into the "happy-go-lucky" LS. Not just new people upset the balance of these shells, but long-time LS
members who become jaded also do this.
Newbie shell: This is a shell that is just starting. You'll know it when you see the shell filled to capacity with bright-eyed soft-skinned HNM virgins. These shells end up becoming a joke when they manage to constantly wipe to pop item NMs in sky, and because they can't claim fafnir but once a month, and die when they do. Members eventually become resentful to each other. After a while, some quit the game, some quit the HNM scene, and others just move on to other shells.
Laughing-stock LS: This is an LS that has done
everything imaginable to become a joke. MPK, inviting known RMT
people into their midst,massive leader corruption, LS bank robbing, claim stealing - you name it, they've done it.They'll accept pretty much anyone. Hell, they'd probably even shout for members in lower jeuno if they didn't happen to have enough bodies to throw at something hard.
JP/NA hybrid shells Every NA reject goes to one of
these shells. The leader is almost always JP, and accepts these
people due to job or gear (since a lot of them tend to be rmt).
The NA rejects usually were kicked from multiple NA shells, and the only people who will take them are JP. They're usually proud that a JP shell will accept them given the fact that they're japanophiles or have the mindset that "JP = 1337 lolz, therefore I'm 1337 by association."
Before the claim changes, they would brag about gear they leeched from the JP claim-bots they had in their midst, and how many HQ kings they fought. They enjoy belittling all of the NA shells that rejected them.
RMT shells These are pretty much just shells filled
with RMT people. doing a /sea all linkshell at any given time will reveal that the entire LS is in jeuno. They enjoy wearing 90 mil+ in gear and then standing around looking pretty. Bragging about gear bought with real-life money is par for the course here.
They're characterized by accomplishing nothing, and sucking at the game and life.
It is really funny to read but what even funnier and sad is most of them is true. . . More to read if you go to the link above and read them yourself. If you don't aggree any of these, that's fine by me. But it is still funny to read and have some laughter.
Don't forget to check out the Atmosphere section, Universal Requirement section and Conclusion section.
If you are lvl 75 and looking for a HNMLS? Look no further. Get choice of HNMLS of your own start from TODAY!
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Yes, what you've heard is true. FFXI's endgame is just a giant E-peen swinging contest, with the majority of time spent standing around, and watching Moon-faced nerds "compare" video game "accomplishments" with each other via flame-wars on forums/in-game. Think your server is immune, or that your linkshell is the exception? Think again. Take a glance over at the KI server forums will show you that ALL server's end-game works this way, with slight variations.
Also, it's a little known fact that your knowledge of the game is directly proportional to how much time you spend waiting for (H)NMs to spawn.
So, what are you waiting for? start sending out those applications to the linkshell of your choice; a whole world of E-wars, having your contributions (no matter how large) questioned, and a sub-par game experience await you!