Hello and thank you for your interest in Only By Invitation. Applications are currently open for ALL JOBS!
If you would like to apply, please read this post for important information. Good luck!
INTRODUCTION
Only by Invitation is a newer ls and we are currently seeking new members. We have a wealth of endgame experience in this shell and look forward to you helping make us the best Linkshell on Fenrir. Thank you for your interest.
EVENTS
We do a wide variety of endgame events such as Einherjar,Dynamis,Limbus, Walk of Echos, Abyssea, Sea, Sky, ZNM, VNM, SNM, King and Miscellaneous HNM (e.g., Fomor, Scylla, ToAU, etc.), Ouryu/Bahamut, KS99, and even mission runs.
LOTTING/ATMOSPHERE
We pride ourselves on having a laid-back, friendly atmosphere in the shell that is drama-free because of the policies and principles upon which OBI was founded. For example, we operate on an extremely predictable DKP system where you choose a job to mainlot upon joining the shell and enjoy priority on various item drops based on that choice. Pretty much every endgame item in the game is assigned a point value and, in most cases, a mainlot job priority that is expressly VOTED upon by the members. Here is one example:
Novia Earring - WHM/SCH 1st priority –> RDM/BRD/SMN 2nd priority –> all other jobs
Members earn DKP at events, and if a member has enough DKP when an item they want drops, they have the right to {Cast Lots} according to the set priorities assigned to the item. Pure and simple. Basically, we do NOT have "wishlists" or "waiting lists" where new members must wait weeks/months/years for the item to slowly filter down to them past all the members who were in the shell before them and amassed hundreds of points. {Cast Lots} is the great equalizer on the playing field.
Another reason our LS works so well is that its leaders have played the game pretty much since NA launch, run the shell for very little (if any) loot incentive of their own, and mainly because they actually enjoy doing the same old content with friends and seeing the LS get stronger.
95% of our LS has multiple well geared and merited 75 jobs, and many have the so-called "hot endgame support jobs" like COR or RDM or BRD or WHM, so we do our best to allow you and other members to not be "pigeonholed" into coming on the same job every event.
EVENT TIMES
Our main event times are Tuesday/Thursday from 8:00PM EST - 11:00PM EST, and Saturday from 8:00PM EST - 12:00AM EST.
Another hallmark of our laid-back approach to endgame is that we do not require 100% attendance, even during our so-called "main events" such as Einherjar. We only ask that IF you are online playing FFXI during an event, you attend/support the event and not do side activities such as Nyzul or XP'ing. We do NOT, however, ask people to forgo RL responsibilities simply to maintain an attendance "quota." Indeed, you could maintain good standing in OBI simply by attending a few events a MONTH, if for some reason RL prevents you from being online Tuesdays/Thursdays/Saturdays for several weeks running.
LOGISTICS/MISCELLANEOUS
Active LS Sackholders -
The LS is run by "committee," i.e., by its sackholders, with a certain degree of informal seniority accorded amongst the SH's:
Xarus and Amage helped found the LS, and are our "senior statesmen" SH's. Godkratos, Ssweet, Ronnielaw, and Tamruan are the other active SH's.
–––––––––––––––––––––––– STEP 1: Before you apply please be sure you meet these requirements: Chains of Promathia Mission 8-2 complete. (Depending on the quality of the application, certain allowances may be given for applicants who are in the process of finishing CoP missions.) Zilart Mission 13 Complete (Sky Access) One Lv75 job with merits. You are usually online Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdays between 7pm and 12pm EST/EDT and can attend long events during this time-frame. You are not in another end-game LS. You are a positive, active person and love spending time in FFXI. You have read and understand our rules.
If you are a COR, NIN, PLD, or RDM, the following Job Specific Requirements are HEAVILY preferred: PLD: Ninja support job at level 37. Ninja: Gear sets for Evasion, Enmity, - Magic Damage and - Physical damage. We prefer NIN have DRK at 37 as well. Corsair: Support jobs: RNG, NIN, and WHM or BRD leveled to 37. Red Mage: Support jobs: WHM/BLM/DRK leveled to 37.
Step 2: Apply. Please use the following template for your application. Applications which do not follow the template may be ignored or worse! "Opening statement"
Character Name: Race: Main Job: Alternate 75 jobs:
A sample application is available for download at the bottom of this topic.
STEP 3: After you apply: Your application will be left publicly visible and copied to the member's only section of the forums for voting and deliberation. After a resolution has been reached a sackholder will then take down your application and attempt to contact you in game and/or via a personal message with the result.
We thank you in advance for your patience as this process usually takes two or three weeks to complete. The delay is often the result of many reasons: 1) There are mixed responses in voting thread. 2) We're trying to get in contact with you to learn more information. We try to get these questions answered before your application gets decided upon. 3)We're waiting for voting to be completed.
We like to suggest applicants check these forums every two to three days while waiting for a reply to facilitate a rapid response to our questions or to learn of the final decision.
If you have any questions concerning OnlybyInvitation, our rules, or would like some advice on your application feel free to contact any OBI sackholder or ask inside your application.
Xarus Admin replied
783 weeks ago