Newcomers' Guide To FFXIAH

Evening folks! Alyria pointed out that we don't really have a newcomers' guide to FFXIAH.com forums and as a result, a lot of new posters aren't familiar with the functions or rules of the site. So this thread was made in order to alleviate some of these problems.

Forum Rules:

For an in-depth explanation of the rules, read this thread. One common thing that I would like to address is the profanity filter. This is a feature that keeps our site alive and running. Without it Google would pull our ads and the site would die. Going against it is a direct strike against the site. Here's a quick list of words:I feel sick...

The profanity filter mainly applies to pictures, unless used excessively in posts.

If you're not logged in to the site, or are under a certain age, profanity is filtered automatically according to the list above. However, it cannot filter pictures, thus posting pictures with the previously stated words is bad. Profanity in simple posts is acceptable as long as you aren't going overboard with it. _{cr: Bahamut.Rulerofdarkness}

The Staff:

Admins:
Jaerik (Currently taking a break)
Scragg

Mods:
Alyria
Anye

The Search Function:

Before you make a new thread, make sure you search previous topics. This can be done by going here and clicking Topics and then typing in general terms for your thread. If nothing pops up, you're clear. If a thread pops up that fits your topic just bump it.

The topics button is highlighted here:
The Wanted Feature:

FFxiah has an awesome feature that allows us to display our interest in an item and how much we're willing to pay for it. This feature can be found here. Just type the name of the item and how much you're willing to pay. After that, just wait and hope someone shoots you a pm.

The Block Function:

When a user has driven you off the edge and you can't handle it anymore, instead of pointlessly arguing with them, simply add them to the nifty Blocklist. Doing this will make your FFXIAH.com experience a metric ton better.

Useful threads:

FAQ:

Why aren't my achievements showing up?

If you're updating your Guildwork profile from the Linkshell Community site, make sure nothing is set to private. Even something as simple as having your missions set to private will keep it from updating. After that, make sure your character is linked correctly. Go here and make sure that your Guildwork username is written correctly in the Guildwork slot. If your issue is still not resolved, feel free to bump one of the many threads and state your problem.

How do I obtain xyz? _{cr: Ragnarok.Ashman}

There are 4 links on each items page to some helpful wiki's / pages of use.

BG Wiki for newer stuff,
GE Wiki and Wikia for older stuff. _{cr: Phoenix.Elspetta}

Also, people are nice enough to usually post where to obtain an item in the comments section.

If all else fails, or perhaps you're browsing on a phone or 3G, please at least say "i'm too lazy to look, will you help anyway?" or "i looked and couldnt find it" or whatever. I, and most likely others, are more inclined to help someone who's honest.

More will be added! Suggestions would be awesome.