Final Fantasy 14: Novice Network Guide
Final Fantasy 14 has long maintained a reputation as one of the most newcomer-friendly titles in the MMORPG genre. As a genre that often expects players to learn many different concepts, terms, and mechanics over thousands of hours of gameplay, MMOs can often appear overwhelming for those just joining in. Thankfully, Final Fantasy 14 has a range of tools intended to make this learning process a lot easier.
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The Novice Network is one of these tools, and as the name implies, this allows players of FFXIV that are new to the game to network with more experienced players. This can be incredibly useful even for a while after beginning the game, although it may not be immediately clear to new players how to get the most out of it. Follow our guide below to find out how to get the best experience with the novice network.
The Novice Network is an added communication channel that new players can access to gain mentorship from a selection of experienced players, known as mentors. To gain access, you must be under a certain amount of playtime (300 hours) or story quest progression (up to the end of the Shadowbringers patch quests).
Each server will have its own Novice Network chat channel comprised of 400 ‘new adventurers’ in addition to just over 100 mentors. Once you’re in the Novice Network as a new adventurer, you can chat with your fellow new players, ask for advice from the mentors, and team up with them for the exclusive Mentor Duty Roulette: a roulette that groups up new adventurers and mentors together.
In addition to the pleasure of helping others, mentors and new adventurers will gain additional experience points for teaming up. This experience point bonus is
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