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RE: Should I REALLY switch to Balmung for RP? - MissMizzy - 12-06-2015
(12-06-2015, 07:08 PM)Valence Wrote: I have moved from Hyperion to Balmung and never regretted it as well, even if i'm a bit biased as well since it was my goal from the start to get there...
Although people were a lot more welcoming and warm on Hyperion, probably since it's server that is a lot less busy and old... People were very kind to new players. On Balmung people just tend to keep to themselves.
However, the RP is literally everywhere. And no RMT spamm.
Do you mean they would not be very welcoming if I am RPing with them and I am a little new still on the rules of FFXIV RP? (for example how to talk OOC or IC and such)
Or do you mean to just new people in general? Meaning if I am a lv 12 newbie and I want to RP they will just ignore me thinking I am not a serious player?
But either way thanks for the input!
RE: Should I REALLY switch to Balmung for RP? - MissMizzy - 12-06-2015
You guys have all been amazingly helpful! Â If most of the players in Balmung are as awesome as you, I will for sure join soon!
RE: Should I REALLY switch to Balmung for RP? - MBajihri - 12-06-2015
Feel free to whisper me when you get onto Balmung! I'd be happy to chat with you about RP and stuff! Also, having a few friends at your destination will always make it seem a little less lonesome.
RE: Should I REALLY switch to Balmung for RP? - MissMizzy - 12-06-2015
(12-06-2015, 07:17 PM)MBajihri Wrote: Feel free to whisper me when you get onto Balmung! I'd be happy to chat with you about RP and stuff! Also, having a few friends at your destination will always make it seem a little less lonesome.Yes, I need to know the basic knowledge of the technicalities of RP on FFXIV still. Would love to have a practice RP with someone to learn the basic technical aspects of it without being embarrassed for being new
If I move to it, I am hoping very soon.
RE: Should I REALLY switch to Balmung for RP? - Cassandra - 12-06-2015
(12-06-2015, 07:19 PM)missmizzy4 Wrote:(12-06-2015, 07:17 PM)MBajihri Wrote: Feel free to whisper me when you get onto Balmung! I'd be happy to chat with you about RP and stuff! Also, having a few friends at your destination will always make it seem a little less lonesome.Yes, I need to know the basic knowledge of the technicalities of RP on FFXIV still. Would love to have a practice RP with someone to learn the basic technical aspects of it without being embarrassed for being new
If I move to it, I am hoping very soon.
Likewise, feel free to send a tell if you want someone to practice with. New to RPing in MMOs myself (though not to RP itself). Would be happy to help. ^^
RE: Should I REALLY switch to Balmung for RP? - Valence - 12-06-2015
(12-06-2015, 07:13 PM)missmizzy4 Wrote:(12-06-2015, 07:08 PM)Valence Wrote: I have moved from Hyperion to Balmung and never regretted it as well, even if i'm a bit biased as well since it was my goal from the start to get there...
Although people were a lot more welcoming and warm on Hyperion, probably since it's server that is a lot less busy and old... People were very kind to new players. On Balmung people just tend to keep to themselves.
However, the RP is literally everywhere. And no RMT spamm.
Do you mean they would not be very welcoming if I am RPing with them and I am a little new still on the rules of FFXIV RP? (for example how to talk OOC or IC and such)
Or do you mean to just new people in general? Meaning if I am a lv 12 newbie and I want to RP they will just ignore me thinking I am not a serious player?
But either way thanks for the input!
Not at all, people seem very open to start RP with anyone, especially in fast food RP places like the quicksands, for the better or worse.. But overall the community is extremely open "do you want to RP?" "Okay let's meet!"Â
You just have to take a look at the connection section of that very forum here...
No, I mean more in general in terms of server welcoming. On Hyperion for example, I stumbled on several players that actually came to me (OOCly of course, not much RP there), asking if I liked the game, needed any help, had any questions, to a point where I thought they were GMs at first. They added me in their friendlist immediately... I kept talking a lot with one of them about classes and the likes with one of them, over the following days.
One day, I got two of them in a row. They were a little sad to see me telling them I was aiming for Balmung, as they genuinely seemed to care for the good atmosphere and their server in general.
Another one, albeit interested to pull me into his/her FC, offered me to craft me a full set of lvl 34 equipment, with a spare half set of lvl 40. For free, spontaneously. So I kept it as the single thing I still have left from Hyperion...
I have yet to see that on Balmung, though granted, I lost my little green sprout before transferring (I did that around level 45), so there is that too.
RE: Should I REALLY switch to Balmung for RP? - Neki - 12-06-2015
Hello there Mira! o/ I'm on Behemoth as well and I do some RP here and there. Balmung is the place to be for RP but sadly I think the only way to get there is by transferring you character although if you want to see if you enjoy RP'in before transferring to Balmung feel free to message me and I can even invite you to a RP Linkshell too if your interested.Â
Sadly I'm only available in-game from 8PM to 12AM EST.
RE: Should I REALLY switch to Balmung for RP? - Steel Wolf - 12-06-2015
Should you make the migration over to Balmy, feel free to give my character a poke. I usually can be found most nights after 12:30am EST with exception of Wed and Thur, where I can be around at "normal" times since those are my days off.
Like I said. Weird hours. :/ But the offer is there should you wanna.
RE: Should I REALLY switch to Balmung for RP? - Unnamed Mercenary - 12-06-2015
At least for a little while (like while grabbing dinner), I'll try to load up a stream of just the Quicksand for anyone looking to take a peek at Balmung.
It can be seen here: http://www.twitch.tv/reiichi001
Status: Offline now :<
RE: Should I REALLY switch to Balmung for RP? - Aurou - 12-06-2015
Balmung is great! Just look at any of the community events posted, there's usually screenshots that the hosts post of the whole thing after it's happened. Open world RP is always happening, and if you're a little more shy than that there are FC's and LS's for just about everyone. From casual and newer RPers to the more hardcore and strict to everything in-between, you really can find it all. (Sounds kinda like a sales pitch, doesn't it?)
IF you're lucky you can sneak a character on as soon as servers open after maintenance. I would wholeheartedly suggest a transfer, though, if you're truly after RP. Make all of the alts you want beforehand and transfer everyone over for the one-time cost.
RE: Should I REALLY switch to Balmung for RP? - Lydia Lightfoot - 12-06-2015
Yes.
RE: Should I REALLY switch to Balmung for RP? - Faye - 12-06-2015
The Balmung RP community is huge! If you look here on the RPC, almost every member has at least one RP character on Balmung, almost every event, every FC, and every LS advertised here is on Balmung. And outside of that, there are plenty of role-players on Balmung who don't register here, and plenty of events and groups that aren't even advertised here. I'd say it's well worth the money, if you love to role-play.
RE: Should I REALLY switch to Balmung for RP? - Teadrinker - 12-07-2015
Something really neat about Balmung is I know people who have transferred over for ONLY PvE and they come and look at the world and are just taken aback by how much RP there is.
I've not met a PvER who's had an issue with the RP. In fact, most I've talked to said they prefer it because it makes the world feel so 'alive' and a lot of them end up trying it themselves.
RE: Should I REALLY switch to Balmung for RP? - Mia Moui - 12-07-2015
I have to agree with everyone else. Â Balmung is the place to be if RP is your primary thing. Â That said, I have found it a little challenging to enjoy the lower level dungeon content because very few players at those level are truly new. Â Most are leveling an alt and have perhaps done those dungeons several times before. Â Your PUG mates may not want to wait for you to watch the elaborate and time consuming cut scenes - some of which contain important plot points for your character.
This has been partly resolved since joining an FC. Â Fellow FC members that choose to run a new dungeon with me are far more likely to allow me to set the pace, run the map, and watch the cutscenes. Â They are also far more likely to tolerate me screwing up. Â In return, I pass on the drops and then I run the dungeon later on my own with a PUG to try to get the drops (if there's anything I want).
The FC to which I belong, the Harbingers of Dawn, are almost always doing something, has someone willing to RP, and offers a number of events that invite natural and immersive RP. Â As they are well established, it can be a bit daunting to try to weave yourself into the primary plot of the FC, but the benefits are worth the awkwardness, imo.
RE: Should I REALLY switch to Balmung for RP? - MissMizzy - 12-07-2015
(12-06-2015, 07:45 PM)Neki Wrote: Hello there Mira! o/ I'm on Behemoth as well and I do some RP here and there. Balmung is the place to be for RP but sadly I think the only way to get there is by transferring you character although if you want to see if you enjoy RP'in before transferring to Balmung feel free to message me and I can even invite you to a RP Linkshell too if your interested.Â
Sadly I'm only available in-game from 8PM to 12AM EST.
That is when I play most evenings during the week as well
 Would love to RP with you tonight in Behemoth! My main character in Behemoth right now is Mira Kyhto. Would love to join the linkshell as well! Let me know!