Welcome to the central hub for the Final Fantasy XI private server community! This is your go-to resource for everything related to privately hosted FFXI servers. Whether you’re seeking a new virtual world to explore, information about joining a server, or resources to create your own, you’ve come to the right place. Here, you will find comprehensive details on available servers, community insights, server core information for aspiring hosts, and much more to immerse yourself in the world of Ffxi Private Servers.
Discover Available FFXI Private Servers
The landscape of ffxi private servers is rich and diverse, offering a variety of unique experiences for players. Each server operates with its own distinct vision, influencing its setup, configurations, and available content. You’ll find servers meticulously designed to mirror specific eras of the original retail game, such as the nostalgic “old school” experiences of Chains of Promathia (CoP) or Treasures of Aht Urhgan eras. Conversely, many servers venture into customized territories, introducing bespoke content, innovative modifications to existing systems, and unique gameplay mechanics that diverge from the retail experience.
Explore the extensive list of currently active servers here: Server List
Note: To ensure the main server list remains easily navigable, the listed details are condensed to highlight key aspects of each server. For a deeper dive into individual server offerings, we strongly recommend visiting each server’s dedicated advertisement page, linked within the list. These individual pages are treasure troves of information, detailing server-specific configurations like experience rates, available content expansions, custom features, and community guidelines.
Resources for FFXI Server Owners
Are you an administrator or owner of an ffxi private server? Do you wish to add your server to our public listings or update an existing advertisement? First and foremost, please consult the Server List Guidelines document for a comprehensive understanding of the listing process and requirements.
To maintain a high standard of quality and longevity within our server listings, new servers are expected to meet certain criteria before being included. These prerequisites are in place to foster a healthy ecosystem and minimize the presence of ephemeral servers. We aim to showcase servers managed by individuals who demonstrate a clear understanding of the commitment and effort required to operate a thriving ffxi private server.
Existing servers looking to update their advertisement documents are also subject to moderation guidelines, detailed within the linked guidelines document. Adherence to these guidelines ensures fairness, clarity, and relevance within our server listings.
Join the Community Discussions
Our community thrives on open communication and collaborative discussions. We primarily utilize two platforms for community interaction: Discord and Reddit.
1. Reddit for FFXI Private Servers
Our subreddit served as the initial platform for advertisement and open discussions within the ffxi private server community. Over time, we have refined the subreddit’s focus to concentrate on several key areas:
- Server Advertisements: A primary space for server owners to announce their servers and share significant updates or patch notes.
- Server Reviews & Feedback: We encourage players to post constructive feedback and reviews about their experiences on various servers. This player-driven feedback helps prospective players gain insights into server quality, staff responsiveness, and community atmosphere before committing to a server.
- General Discussions: A space for broader conversations relevant to the private server scene.
Historically, the subreddit has been a central hub for server promotion. To maintain a balanced and easily navigable subreddit, we now encourage in-depth discussions about specific servers to take place on our Discord server. This measure prevents the subreddit’s front page from being dominated by numerous threads about a single, often newly launched, server. Instead, Discord channels provide dedicated spaces for focused server-specific conversations.
Connect with the community on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FFXIPrivateServers/
2. Discord Community Hub
Our Discord server serves a multifaceted role within the ffxi private server community, facilitating:
- Server Advertisements: Similar to Reddit, Discord also provides channels for server owners to announce their servers and updates.
- Server Discussions & Feedback: Dedicated channels for each listed server allow players to engage in detailed discussions, share feedback, and provide reviews directly related to specific servers. This fosters focused conversations around server features, content, and community experiences.
- Developer Discussions: We host dedicated channels for private server developers and administrators to collaborate, share insights, and discuss technical aspects of server management and development. This includes discussions related to the core server project that underpins many ffxi private servers.
(Important Note: While we provide developer discussion channels, Discord is not the primary channel for bug reports or core-related discussions pertaining to the server core software itself. Bug reports, feature requests, and core-specific discussions should be directed to the server core’s repository issue tracker or discussion pages. See the following section for server core project details and links.)
- Server Owner Moderation & Information Sharing: For established servers that have demonstrated community engagement and stability, server staff are granted access to private moderation channels. These channels facilitate communication between server administrators on topics such as player behavior management (warnings, bans), exploit alerts, operational assistance, and collaborative problem-solving within the ffxi private server ecosystem.
Join our vibrant Discord community: https://discord.gg/msACzWV
The Foundation: Final Fantasy XI Private Server Core Project
The actively developed server core powering many Final Fantasy XI private servers is known as LandSandBoat.
Crucially: The Final Fantasy Private Server Community operates independently from the LandSandBoat server core project. While we maintain separate structures, we share a common goal of fostering a thriving ffxi private server environment. Therefore, we kindly request that you utilize the appropriate channels when interacting with the server core software or source code. While our Discord hosts developer discussions, bug reports and issue tracking should be directed to the official LandSandBoat GitHub repository.
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