(07-17-2013, 02:40 PM)Xieveral Wrote: Hello. Ryuusuizen's other half here.Personally, I did not believe that you intended to stir the pot. It's just been a hot topic as of late.
Thank you for all the insight and I'm sorry if the thread upset some. That wasn't the intention at all.
We have friends that also plan to play with us. I can't speak for Ryuusuizen's friends but some of my friends don't want to deal with the 4chan/reddit crowd (after putting up with it in other games), some don't want to go to a legacy server and some don't care one way or another where we go.
They put it on us to choose a server that fits their criteria. What was once a sure choice isn't anymore. Its a difficult position to be in since one way or another, someone is likely to be unhappy with the decision.
Threads that begin with "Hello I'm not trying to stoke any flames..." are a symptom of the issue we need to address, not the cause. Folks need to remember that before they make any determinations about the OP.
That said, it's good that people are going out of their way to stifle these flames before they start.
Anyway~
The problem you're facing with your server choice is one of long-term issues.
Will the qualities of a Legacy server corrupt the economy, the community, the number of lowbies in lowbie zones? Personally, I think it's highly unlikely. In a few months, the term "Legacy server" will mean nothing, because Legacy players are after all in limited supply, and so is their money. Of these, many of them will re-roll on other servers anyway, or roll new characters. The pre-established community is not a negative either, but a positive, because near as anyone can tell it's a healthy community. Time will tell more certainly, however.
Likewise, will a server that is popular among 4chan and Reddit users result in a caustic and hostile community for players and roleplayers alike? Probably not. Those are big communities, but as we all certainly must know, there is a loud and vulgar minority that often represents a community improperly to outsiders. It is just as plausible that Gilgamesh will receive an influx of Redditors and folks from /v/ who are helpful and skillful with the game, and tolerant of the way others play. Perhaps such a crowd is less receptive of roleplayers, but that could also be due to our poor representation to them. Time will tell more certainly, however.
Are your friends gambling folk? Lay this information on them and tell them which scenario they'd rather take a gamble on. It could help for them to see the choices available from every angle, and to consider whether these are legitimate concerns or whether they're simply being pessimistic.