If you heard about FFXIV venues and got confused about what it is about, then I'm here to clear that confusion.

Venues are a niche content which many players enjoy, it will take you around 10 minutes to try it out!

What is a venue?

A venue is how FFXIV in-game player events are called, most of the time, they refer to a social gathering inside a player's house.

There are several types of venues, like cafes, INNs, taverns, and even clubs. You can visit a venue to socialize or to find new housing ideas.

How to visit a venue?

Most venues are on housing districts, so check out our guide on how to visit all districts if you haven't already.

After you obtain the address of a venue, you go to the respective location by teleporting to that housing district.

For example, let's say you want to go to a venue on Lavender Beds, Ward 2, Plot 50:

1. •Teleport to Gridania
2. •On the Gridania main Aetheryte, right-click and select Residential District Aethernet
3. •Click on "Go to a specific ward"
4. •A window will appear, on the left select the Ward, in this case Ward 2, so click on button 2
5. •Click on "Select" and you'll be teleported to that ward. Now you are at Lavender Beds Ward 2
6. •Press M to open your map and go near the closest aetheryte
7. •Click on the aetheryte, and on the map find the house with the number 50 (or whatever plot you are looking for)
8. •From the aetheryte, now walk over the plot and enter it!

It's important to check that, for Plot 50 the house will be on a subdivision, on the aetheryte you can select the subdivision by clicking on any option in the left menu.

And lastly, another factor is the world and datacenter, make sure you are in the correct world for the venue you are visiting.

How to find a venue?

Many venues are listed on the party finder, on the bottom-right of the screen, click on the Party button and then select Party Finder on the menu.

The party finder listings will have the venue addresses, and you can browse venues by clicking on the Other tab on the party finder.

Be aware that some venues may contain inappropriate content, cafes are often safe, and venues marked as SFW.

There are also third-party websites with venue schedules, but to start out, the party finder approach is more than enough.

How to open a venue

The easiest way to open a venue is to first get a plot in FFXIV, or an apartment, decorate it with an unique theme, and advertise it on the party finder or to your friends.

On the estate settings you can find some options to better tag your venue, this may attract curious players who browse houses often.

You do not need a expensive house to open a venue, you can use an apartment, and share the room number when sending the address to your friends.

Frequently asked questions

• •Are venues TOS?

No, these are just player hosted social events. They are allowed and do not violate TOS.

• •What are the best venues for new players?

You should check what your server/data center has available, a cafe is often the safest starting point.

• •What is "RP" in FFXIV?

If you see the RP tag next to a player name, it means this player is roleplaying as their character, they will answer as if they truly were their character.

If you are in a venue and everyone has that tag, it means it's most likely an RP venue, meaning everyone is expected to act as their character in that space.

• •Why some players have a yellow circle icon next to their names?

That is the icon for the "Looking to meld materia" status in FFXIV, but in venues this icon means that this specific player works for the venue.

• •Can I get banned from a venue?

Yes, you can get blacklisted from a venue, and it will make you unable to enter the place, and to be on the yard as well.

• •How to read the rules for a venue?

The venues have a Message Book, is a sparkling book with a quill, right click it and you'll see a message left by the owner, it often contains rules for that place.

• •Why some venues don't allow pets?

The minions in FFXIV take away slots from real players, so when the venue is full, you'll be requested to dismiss your pet.

Conclusion

Venues are a chill niche content in FFXIV, you can try it out without taking much of your time, and the best starting point are cafe venues.

As with any player-managed content, stay safe and cautious, as in any other place in the internet.