FFXIV NA Novice Network Discord/CWLS
Hey there! Welcome to TGA, FFXIV's NA Novice Network Discord & CWLS. Check us out! If you like what you see and would like to join our wonderful community, please head over to the Join Us! tab for more information!
Announcements
New contests, giveaways, & more on Discord!TGA Turns 5!
Come join us for a month long of fun & prizes! Weekly events on Discord & In-Game! Tons to be won! Pick a team & win!
Welcome to The Good Apples!Hey there, sproutlings and veterans! Welcome to The Good Apples – the apple-solutely best FFXIV Novice Network in North America! We've got Discord and a whopping SEVEN Cross-World Linkshells spanning ALL North American Data Centers (for now… who knows where we'll sprout next?!). From our humble beginnings on Aether, we've blossomed across Crystal, Primal, and even the fresh, new Dynamis!Our Discord is where the magic happens – it's buzzing 24/7 with helpful players from all over the world, ready to answer your burning FFXIV questions. We've got channels for everything: general chat, screenshot sharing, giveaways, and more!So, take a peek around, and if you're ready to join our orchard of awesome, head over to Join Us! May you all walk in the light of the Crystal (and the light of a really good apple pie)! 🍎
Partnerships
TGA welcomes partnerships with other FFXIV based groups! Would you like to co-host events & get your name out in the community?Please send in a modmail with the following information:
FFXIV Related
In-Game Name & CWLS/Discord Information
Be currently established with at least 250 members
Include any links (community finder/carrd/etc)
Feature TGA on your group - as we will do here
Be willing to co-op on projects & events throughout the year
All partnerships will be featured on our Carrd & Discord Partnership Channel. you will earn a special partnership role once established in our discord. you are not required to join our cwls but are more than welcome to.
Affiliates
Not interested in collabs but just a space to advertise? We're accepting affiliates as well, as long as they are within our general guidelines - we have a space for you to advertise! Please send in a modmail with the following information:
FFXIV Related
In-Game Name & CWLS/Discord Information
Be currently established with at least 25 members
Include any links (community finder/carrd/etc)
Feature TGA on your group - as we will do here
All affiliates will be featured on our Discord Affiliate Channel. you will earn a special affiliate role once established in our discord.
AnklebitersAnklebiters is the home of the Crystal datacenter lalafell parades, and a hub for Lalafells and tall friends to meet and organize events. The main purpose of the group is to simply have fun, socialize, and make friends!
Good Games SquadGood Games Squad is a FFXIV Raiding Community, teaching raid content in a fun/friendly environment.
The Good Apples was started on the general idea that the in game Novice Network was a bit of a sham. What started out as a party finder pick me up ended up in a massive community! Our Discord has exploded with both new and veteran players. It is a community full of individuals, from all walks of life, who just want to help and have a social place. We LOVE IT! Our CWLS and Discord server allows YOU to find the answers you need and get the help YOU need. We're here for YOU. You can now find us across all NA Data Centers (Aether, Crystal, Dynamis & Primal)! We accept any and all players from different data centers, we just may not have a CWLS on that server...yet. But you are more than welcome to hang out in our Discord and get any help you may need.We have a team of "Apple Mentors" that dedicate themselves to making sure you get the answers you need. Check out our team here! We are around on our Discord quite frequently when we aren't available in game. And most in game are able to help with anything you may need there as well. We have Mentors that specialize in different aspects of the game. Some work more towards crafting/gathering, some towards general content, some towards end-game. You never know what you may find!We hope we have served some good in this world and hope to continue to do so. TGA is excited to have you aboard & we hope you love it too.
What is The Good Apples?
The Good Apples is a community built around newer players. Allowing players of all kinds, new & veteran, to seek help for in-game problems, guides, and even make new friends!What does TGA stand for?
You'll see TGA thrown around a lot & that stands for The Good Apples!Are there rules?
Yes, we have implemented a good set of rules and guidelines to follow when interacting with our community. You can find them in our Server Guide!Is TGA an FC?
No. We are not a Free Company. We are solely a Cross-world Linkshell across 4 data centers. As much as we'd like that, we can't handle 28 free companies at once.Do you have a Discord?
We do! Discord is a our primary source of communication! You can find that over in the Join Us! tab.Can I advertise in your Discord?
As part of our rules: "Advertising Discord servers, streams, products, etc through our public channels is not allowed. Websites that contain gil selling, product selling, and the like are forbidden in our public channels". There are exceptions to this, as you'll find in our rules. There are channels dedicated to these types of things. Misuse of them will earn a mute from those channels and a ban if continued.
Do you have a Community Finder listing?
Yes! Feel free to look us up! We have one for each Data Center.What do the Mentors do?
Apple Mentors are community members that are able to help guide you along your journey. We have all types of mentors, all super helpful, & love to watch our sprouts grow. Want more information? Check out our Team.What do the ranks mean in Discord?
The ranks in Discord allow us to watch the activity level of our members. We typically use this as a way to gauge members and who would be a good fit to become a Mentor.Are there special rewards for server boosters?
Yes! A special role, "HoneyCrisp Apple", is dedicated to just those boosters! You will be separated from the rest of the members. As a HoneyCrisp Apple, you are also able to submit one personal emote to the server! We appreciate all of our boosters as it helps keep TGA in the top tier of Discord.Are there special rewards for Partners?
Absolutely! A special role, "Black Diamond Apple", is dedicated to our Partners. You will be separated from the rest of the members. As a Black Diamond Apple, you will have a spot on our partnership wall in both Discord & on our Carrd.
Apple Mentors
What is an Apple Mentor?
Our Apple Mentors are the cream of the crop – the most helpful players in the orchard! They're the friendly faces you can turn to for advice, the kind souls who'll lend a hand, and the shining examples of what it means to be a Good Apple. Whether you're curious about crafting, conquering endgame content, or just need a friendly chat, our mentors have got you covered. They're like walking encyclopedias of Eorzea (but way more fun to talk to!).
Are there any requirements to become a mentor?
The real secret ingredient isn't some fancy in-game crown (who needs 'em anyway?), it's being active in our Discord! Our XP system tracks your participation in general chat, so just hang out, have fun, and boom – you're on the right track. You don't even have to be a seasoned adventurer who's conquered every raid – heck, you don't even need to have finished the main story (though being around the latest expansion helps so we don't accidentally spoil anything!). Basically, if you're active in our Discord and love helping others, you've got the core qualities of a Good Apple Mentor!
Event Coordinators
What is an Event Coordinator?
These are the masterminds behind the fun! They're the party planners, the idea generators, and the organizational gurus who bring our community together for awesome events.
Sami Valentyne - Diabolos
Founder/Moderator"A THANK YOU for joining The Good Apples! Whether you stumbled upon us through the kindness of our awesome members or found us floating around the interwebs, we're thrilled to have you in our orchard! We're super proud to be a helping hand for all the sproutlings in Eorzea. So come on in, make some friends, join the adventure, and most importantly...be a good apple! 🍎 We're all about good vibes and good times here. Welcome to the family!"
Sami has become a bit like a FFXIV Encyclopedia if you will. With several years of experience under her belt, she may be able to find the answer you're looking for. You may find her alongside her hubby, Snow, adventuring the world together. She typically specializes in general content, all super casual. You never know, you might find her in Party Finder one day. If you do, stop by and say hi!
AKA Sami Abolet - Siren
AKA Good Apple - Famfrit
AKA Good Apple - Maduin
Zagon Zutri - Cactuar
ModeratorResident music lover and dabbler in everything Eorzea has to offer. Bot friend. Happy to get people started in things that are out of their comfort zone! Will get into heated debates about culinary terms.
Riele Jgnewesfv- Faerie
ModeratorRiele is basically a giant lore nerd who will do almost anything to learn more and tries more than anything to be friendly and helpful.
Tulgey Wood - Faerie
ModeratorTulgey enjoys screenshots, casual raiding, mount farms, housing tours, and maps. IRL she's into native plant gardening and rehabbing opossums!
The Nightwalkers - Sargatanas
ModeratorDouble trouble alert! Meet the epic duo of moderators, Johnathan & Mildryth Nightwalker, ready to swoop in and save the day with a tag-team like no other!
Eggs Benny - Excalibur
ModeratorEggy is an avid minion and mount collector enthusiast who can usually be found playing Triple Triad matches at the Gold Saucer or running raid scenarios for science. Don't hesitate to give her a shout if you're looking for help to clear content, want to dive into Deep Dungeons, or have questions about any of the Field Operations.
Paper Weight - GoblinPaper Weight is a silly lala with the life goal to eat everything in sight so that he can become as wide as he is tall! He enjoys organizing community events, and helping sprouts find their way in the world of Eorzea! He is also the founder of Anklebiters! Crystals Lala filled CWLS/Discord.Anklebiter's Caard
Alex Akura - Brynhildr
Event Coordinator & FAA Founder
Running an all-red-mage alliance raid? Been there. Floor tanking the latest extreme trial? Done that. Constantly chugging a fantasia to get that oh-so-perfect smile? Eh...don't ask. Alex is just one of those apples who loves a little bit of chaos, but it's always in good fun, making sure that every apple feels like they're part of the orchard and having a good time.
Xylian Cross - CactuarXylian may be small, but her sights are set on big adventures! When she isn't raiding highend content, you'll likely find her crafting, decorating, or helping answer questions regarding those interests. Watch out for her sticky popoto fingers as she scopes out player housing across Eorzea while touching all the things--your place might be next!
Mildryth Nightwalker - SargatanasTraveling bun. Helper of DPS queues. Caffeinated all rounder. West Coast Apple. Stealer of pants? Maybe not the last one. Willing to help Apples of all varieties, Mildryth can be found somewhere, idly chatting and answering questions. Otherwise, she’s a screenshot and glamor connoisseur.
Johnathan Nightwalker - SargatanasA no-nonsense Au'ra who is always ready to lend a helping hand. Omnicrafter, tank and Dragoon extraordinaire. Beware your language or you WILL be stunned by the PunRa.
Krystal Danikiara - GilgameshKrystal loves to sing and dance and is often doing just that during her escapades. She welcomes anyone to come with her often dragging her partner, Ekymus, along. She will usually keep everyone alive, but it's really all about having fun. Ask her any questions, but no promise she knows the right answers.
Validus Thor - CactuarValidus is the local Dodo enthusiast and lover of running dungeons/trials/raids. Always willing to help run things and answer any questions he can.
Edris Eventide - Faerie
Event CoordinatorScholar main, Selene enthusiast, and connoisseur of tankbusters - Edris is always willing to lend a helping hand to fellow apples in need! You can usually find him running casual content or searching for new and novel spots to afk.
Eowin Gaelach - Ultros
Event CoordinatorEowin loves dabbling in many things that the game has to offer, from glamour to housing, running casual dungeons or raids, to leveling her alts. She enjoys planning and hosting community events, and helping new people- so reach out anytime if there’s something you need!
April 2025
How To Enter:
No dedicated screenshot contest in April. Monthly long contest available!
Timeframe:
Contest Start: Apr 1st
Turn-In Period: -
Voting Period: -
Winnings Include:
- 3 Winners!
- Screenshot Debut here!
- Exclusive Discord Role & Emote Addition
- Prize: Tons to be won!
Previous contest winners
Moogle Mania - Mar25
Moogles wanted flowers, so we gave it to 'em!
First Place
N. M. - Aether
Second Place
V. Y. - Crystal
Third Place
A. A. - Crystal
Apple Showcase
Our Orchard is such a beautiful community! Check out some highlighted members below and even take a look at some of the screenshots you may find around TGA!
It's a Pirates Life
Pirate HGTV
Moogle mania
TGA welcomes you with open arms! Need any assistance or have questions?
Feel free to drop us a modmail in Discord!
Discord Server
Looking to join one of our many CWLS's? Pop on into our Discord and get your name added to #tga-cwls-invites to get started!Our Discord houses our ever growing community with several channels open for you to browse. Anything from general chatter, to in-game help, and even beyond Eorzea. Come explore and let us know if there is anything we can help you with.
FFXIV Lodestone Community Finder
We also have 4 Community Finder pages available for you to view and share positive thoughts on. This is located on the FFXIV Lodestone Community Finder page. Connect with other TGA members there and continue to spread our positivity across Eorzea!