Fun Club FC Anniversary Gala!

I'm not sure how to start out the story, but I want to say I'm so happy I joined this FC. I wasn't really wanting to leave my last one, but it got lonely being the only one online and putting buffs up for just myself. Saving on teleport fees only goes so far haha.

So I guess it would be joining this group, having things to do almost daily. Running maps together, roulettes together, learning fights together, glam dancing together (lol), and just getting to know everyone has been so fun.

Making new friends and memories is what this game's biggest appeal is to me. I'm excited to be a part of everything and to see it continue to grow.

I've only been here for a little over a month but I am really happy with my decision to join this community. Everyone is polite and well mannered, there's almost always a guild event and when there is not something is happening. Here's to many more years as we embark into the expansion.

Final Fantasy XIV is the first MMO I have seriously played. The first time I heard of MMO was back in the MapleStory or Ragnorak Online era. I never played those games, but I had a couple of friends tell me fun stories about them. I was always more into the RTS games like Warcraft and later Starcraft.

I started playing FF14 a little before COVID started after reading numerous reviews and briefly trying out Guild Wars 2. I don't have another MMO to compare it to, but what kept me playing the game is a combination of community and story. The game strikes a good balance between competitiveness and friendliness.

FF14 has also allowed me to reconnect with some IRL friends and form this guild, Fun Club. I'm not as active as I once was, but whether its the Story, Raiding, Crafting or just hanging around, FF14 has a bit of everything and that's what keeps me coming back. We're going to the Moon next folks!

I never thought I'd help make a guild in an MMO, let alone help lead one. But I'm glad for the opportunity and am happy with how far we've come in one year! I've met many amazing people, and made lots of new friends. And I've enjoyed each and every moment I've been able to share with everyone.

Over a year ago now, we formed the FC and were hesitantly hopeful to one day get a house of our own! Vi, Ari, Madam and I spent so long clicking placards until finally, Madam did it! Our first house in Goblet was nothing spectacular, but the potential for what it could be, and what we could be as a group, made it all the more exciting! We had our first meeting with just us 8 and decided what kind of community we'd like to be. But I remember thinking we're thinking a bit too much about it; we weren't going to get past 20 members at most! Why would anyone want to join our little random group when there's so many other great FCs in this world! But to my surprise, I'm happy we've been able to be a safe, friendly place for hundreds of people this year!

I loved the fun beach party we had, which was our first real social get-together and something I'm looking forward to doing again this year! I had fun challenging all kinds of content with all kinds of people. And I've enjoyed chatting with people, hanging out at the FC house, dancing in Limsa, cheering Ukiyah during her performances, relaxing at Sylvi's and Veroxia's bath houses, chasing Kyubi around Shirogane, riding in Toki's cool car, sweeping up with Sakura, laughing at Lucy's shenanigans, chatting with Sylvi, admiring everyone's artwork, celebrating eternal bonds, birthdays and accomplishments, and so much more!

Thank you everyone for all the fun this year! I hope you've had some fun with us too! I'm excited to see what this next year has in store for us, as we buckle up and rocket to.. Island Sanctuary! :D

Well, a mostly full FC party queued up for the latest raid and this happened.

Coming up on the 9th of July it will be my two year anniversary of starting this game for real. It took me 15 of those months to complete Shadowbringers. Having FC members encourage and push me though helped me make it, albeit looking different each expansion, and I can't wait till Endwalker!

One of the moments I will remember most this year is the Easter celebration! The last few months have been rough for me in real life, having something amazing and well done to come to really meant something to me, and showed me what this FC family is really about! From looking for all the hidden fiends to the outdoor party, it was an amazing break from from the struggles of life! I can't wait to see what events we will see this year!

I have been playing this game for a long time now. I have been in many FCs, and I have run a few, before the last Great Server Migration. Although I was disappointed to have to dismantle what I had built, I knew that running an FC wasn’t for me. I like to spend a little too much time chatting, dancing, and generally being silly without getting much accomplished.

For a little while it was me and my ex, looking for a home. We finally found one here, about 10 ½ months ago. It was difficult trusting yet another FC, but something about the people I met my first day; Hana, Vi, and Ari, made me feel this was the place I wanted to finally feel home in.

Although I lost my relationship to my IRL partner, the FC was here to help me through. No matter how terrible the pain of such a huge change in my life was, I was supported.

I love everyone here who puts up with me. I hope I can do more in the future to make others happy here, and I look forward to my personal first anniversary, and many more.