I dabbled here before before deciding I wasn't a fan of the game, though admittedly the wait to get to Balmung frustrated me entirely. I'm interested in trying again on a casual basis, and I have a few questions!
1. Is Balmung still the place to be?
2. The Sea Wolves/Hells Guard.... is there a decent population of them? I think I'll be going with them, and if not them, a Highlander. I'm looking for communities of either group!
3. Cake, Pie, or Cookies?
1. Yes. However there are smaller communities on other servers.Â
If you want to get into Balmung, the only way is through a paid transfer.Â
2. I mean, they are not the most numerous for what I have noticed. But there are people who play as roegadyn and they're usually pretty nice. Highlanders are trending, no doubt thanks to the coming expansion
 The Ala Mhigan Resistance linkshell is super good for connections along those notes.Â
3. Cookies.
I suppose a follow up to that is... how strict are the transfer requirements? The character still have to exist for XYZ amount of time or does it have to be a certain level?
It might not be too bad if I'm forced to sit on my hands for a few days, if only because I'm approaching the three day stretch of my work week that leaves me ready for bed by the time I get home!
I am currently trying to get a character onto Balmung, myself! Â The requirements aren't that harsh. Â Character must be 3 days old and have completed the introduction series of quests.
This page here will tell you all of the details far better than I can, but it's not bad.
http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/...r_service/
Do remember this, though: Â You can Xfer multiple characters with a single paid transfer. Â If you plan on playing any alts, it would be best to roll them now and get them all in one swoop. Â Save yourself some swag cash!
Hey there, and welcome back aboard!Â
1) Yes, absolutely!
2) Fairly rare- Hyur are far more common. But, Miqo'te master race.
3) Meat.
Welcome back and Hiya!
 Become a criminal and hang with me :o
1. Yes!
2. Quite rare! Lala ftw
3. Ima cookie gurl.
Well, I rolled two characters, a highlander and a roe, and we'll see which one I like the most coming soon!