If you have time to play ffxi you have time to find people to make a static once a week for a hour or two. Do 2-4 tags w/e u got time for i ran NNI legit no 3rd party BS, all 6person party on xbox 360 for chat wich hepled alot with chat. Took me 5months to get 15/15. It can suck and it can be fun but i believe if you have to pay a merc for it you shouldn't have it cuz you are taking the work, struggle and experience out of it which is what makes it fun.(if there was no merc how would you get it?) Buying your way threw stuff in a game leaves you with not much to do/want. People do what they want I'm just saying try to make a static even if its 1-2 tags a week. its a MMO you cant say you cant find people cuz everyone wants NNI, jus do try outs with people and hand pick whos good n remove whos not just as a sports team would do. NNI is hell of alot easyer than when i was doin it yet people still cant win?
So finding time to play, means you have time to find a static? *insert Dr. Evil RRRRRRRiiiiiiiiiight.* I have a pretty hectic schedule, and was unable to form a static multiple times, using this site and shouting in game. It's very hard to find 5 other people with the same schedule if you don't play during the "Optimal play time"
Let's try not to insult someone because they are trying to better their character.