Frequently Asked Questions
There are so many FCs in Lich to choose from. What makes The Friendly Spriggans special?
You’re right! There are so many great FCs to pick from. But if you are looking for a fun-loving, inclusive casual group, we are a great choice for you to try out. Also, we are an international Free Company, meaning we have players from all over the world. The advantage of this is that there is almost always someone on at the same time as you.
There are a bunch of different ranks in this FC. Do they mean anything more than a fancy title?
Yes they do!! Please check out our Free Company Information page for more details of what each rank is responsible for and the benefits they get.
Who are the Executive members of The Friendly Spriggans?
- Masael Quetzalcoatl
- Tresca Versei
- Ragnaros Valentine
- Kana Somina
- Kaairen Balthir
- Sunbro Gun
- Tresca Versei
- Ragnaros Valentine
- Kana Somina
- Kaairen Balthir
- Sunbro Gun
How cool! I am currently a [example: Hill]! How do I promote to [example: Mountain]?
We are so glad you asked! We love to have our members interested in being more involved with the FC. For promotion information, please reach out to an exec or check out our Discord.
How do I figure out what the Friendly Spriggans are up to every week?
- We want to make sure everyone has the ability to stay up to date and involved with us! For this reason, we are available here through Discord, through the Lodestone’s Free Company Page, through Facebook, and we even have our own website! Nani’s Newsletter is available at all venues to highlight our weekly events and announcements! Here’s how to find each of those pages:
o Discord: Available upon request.
o Lodestone: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/freecompany/9228438586435619650/
o Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1138539862839335/
o Discord: Available upon request.
o Lodestone: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/freecompany/9228438586435619650/
o Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1138539862839335/
I have a fun event idea that I want the Friendly Spriggans to be a part of! How do I make that happen?
- We do our best to host weekly events (both on the weekends and selected weekdays). If you have an idea you would like to see happen, brainstorm together with Alastra Nani (via Discord DM, /tell or MoogleMail) to figure out details of how to make it happen and schedule a time to do it! While not everything is possible, it doesn’t hurt to ask and see if it’s something we can pull off. If it’s within our powers as players to do, we will do it!
I noticed all event times are announced in GMT. Why doesn’t the FC use Server Time, it would be so much easier!
- Actually, GMT time works more consistently overall. Since we are an international FC with players from multiple regions, Server Time isn’t always the same across the board. Server Time is actually region based so when certain regions (such as NA) go into Daylights Saving Time, the Server Time for those players becomes different from the players who are in EU, for example.
I noticed all event times are announced in GMT. Why doesn’t the FC use Server Time, it would be so much easier!
- Actually, GMT time works more consistently overall. Since we are an international FC with players from multiple regions, Server Time isn’t always the same across the board. Server Time is actually region based so when certain regions (such as NA) go into Daylights Saving Time, the Server Time for those players becomes different from the players who are in EU, for example.
Oh I see, but I’ve never use GMT before. How do I figure out what GMT means in my own timezone?
A free online GMT converter can be found here: https://savvytime.com/converter/gmt. Add your timezone in the text box and it should convert for you.
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Do we have a Free Company House?
- As a matter of fact, we have 3!
o The Sprigg’Inn (Our Main FC house): Lavender Beds, Ward 3, Plot 35
o The Spriggan Annex : Lavender Beds, Ward 3, Plot 54
o The Beach House: Mist, Ward 8, Plot 19
o The Sprigg’Inn (Our Main FC house): Lavender Beds, Ward 3, Plot 35
o The Spriggan Annex : Lavender Beds, Ward 3, Plot 54
o The Beach House: Mist, Ward 8, Plot 19
How do I get a room at The Sprigg’Inn?
To be able to purchase a room, you’ll need to first reach at least Hill ranking within the FC. This means you’ll have to have been a member for at least 30 days and completed our feedback survey (Check out #fc-ranks for more information). The room will also cost you 300,000 gil. Once you have both of those parts covered, you are welcome to have any available room in the FC house!
I have a large project that I would like to use the FC Workshop for. Is this something I can do?
We would be happy to help you create your craft! All we ask is that you have all components of your craft ready to go before you start your project. Since only one project can be run at a time, we don’t want to clog up the company workshop with a project that has been sitting for a long time. Also, please note that use of the FC Workshop is available to all members who have reached Ziggurat rank or higher. If you have more questions regarding how to schedule out some time to use the FC Workshop, please speak to an Executive member.
I’d like to grow a few plants. Can I use the FC garden plots?
Use of the FC garden plots is available to all members who have reached Mountain rank or higher. If you would like to grow a few plants, please speak to an Executive member to schedule a time to reserve the plots (this is especially important if you are working on a multi-stepped cross-breeding project). If you can also let us know an estimate time for how long your project will take, that will help us a lot with scheduling different growing projects
I have to take a break from the game but I don’t want to get kicked out of The Friendly Spriggans! What should I do?
While we typically dismiss members who haven’t logged in over 200+ days, if you know that you will be taking a vacation from the game for longer than that, you can request that we place you into our Plateau ranking. Plateau ranked players will be kept from being kicked with the understanding that they are taking care of irl things and will be back. Please be aware that you must request to be made a Plateau player before the 200+ day mark and that, upon your return, you will have a 30-day period before you are reinstated to your former ranking.
I’m unfortunately having some problems with some other players (within the FC or outside of it). What can I do?
Our goal is that every one of our members gets to play FFXIV in their most enjoyable way with their friends. If you find that you are having problems socially with other players, Spriggans or not, please feel free to request help/advice from an Executive member. Very often, it’s all a misunderstanding as we have so many personalities and cultures within the FC. Executive members are happy to help out and serve as a middle ground during times of conflict.
My friend just started playing FFXIV and/or is looking for a Free Company to join. Can they join The Friendly Spriggans?
- The more the merrier! We would be happy to have them! Let them know they are welcome to submit an application to join the FC or, if a Mountain player is available, they can be invited to join us!
- One exception: Players still playing on the free trial period cannot join FCs. (SquareEnix rules, unfortunately). However, if your friend would like to hang out with us and see what we are like, they are welcome to join our “Strangers in Life” linkshell to try us out and keep in touch with members while they think it over. Just ask any Executive member for invitation to this linkshell.
( We have closed of applications temporarily! )
- One exception: Players still playing on the free trial period cannot join FCs. (SquareEnix rules, unfortunately). However, if your friend would like to hang out with us and see what we are like, they are welcome to join our “Strangers in Life” linkshell to try us out and keep in touch with members while they think it over. Just ask any Executive member for invitation to this linkshell.
( We have closed of applications temporarily! )