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RE: Alternative to Gilgamesh? - Naunet - 08-24-2013
(08-24-2013, 06:25 PM)Selsix Wrote: I'm afraid it does sweetiepie, point for point? A LOT more people are enjoying Gilgamesh than people whom cannot log in. We have what? 128 members in the LS? More? That's insane for day one.
That may not have gone as well on another server.
You could be a bit more understanding towards the frustration people who want to take part in the community are feeling regarding being locked out of said community by Squeenix.
RE: Alternative to Gilgamesh? - Gideon Aryeh - 08-24-2013
(08-24-2013, 01:03 PM)Bloodwillow Wrote:(08-24-2013, 11:15 AM)Rock Sandbourne Wrote:(08-24-2013, 11:00 AM)Bluefear Wrote: Is there a non-legacy server alternative to Gilgamesh?
I'm having doubts about whether they will open Gilgamesh to new character creation.
There is an rp community playing on Behemoth but most of them don't use this site they use the beta forums. Just be patient though the game right now is going through maintenance for three hours when it comes back up I'm sure you will be able to get into Gilgamesh and when you do get in be sure to hit me up for the linkpearls for the chat channels.
You weren't around to be friended for the ls this morning. Â Will try again later
Doc has the linkpearls as well to give out (Kayle)
Ladies and gentlemen who are not able to go on I honestly understand your frustration. All I can say is please speed up the process by using the offline character creator to get your characters done that way you won't have to take as long. I also suggest really trying to get back in right after maintenance this evening due to everyone not logging in at the same time. I want to try to get as many of you into the chat channels as possible so you guys can start networking with what you are looking for with other roleplayers on the server.
The linkpearls are waiting for you all and I promise to have one for all you ready. Docgalatic in this thread also has them as well others listed in the Coalition OOC and Limitless Sky threads. All I ask is to not be discouraged by these technical issues as they are constants in mmo launches in one way or another. So please please be patient. You can also join us in the Skype text chats while you are waiting we'd love to have you just leave your Skype names here.
RE: Alternative to Gilgamesh? - Selsix - 08-24-2013
(08-24-2013, 06:40 PM)Naunet Wrote:(08-24-2013, 06:25 PM)Selsix Wrote: I'm afraid it does sweetiepie, point for point? A LOT more people are enjoying Gilgamesh than people whom cannot log in. We have what? 128 members in the LS? More? That's insane for day one.
That may not have gone as well on another server.
You could be a bit more understanding towards the frustration people who want to take part in the community are feeling regarding being locked out of said community by Squeenix.
I believe we have a breakdown of communication here. I am in no way telling the people whom are locked out "tough luck". I'm merely telling Fenrir that we selected Gilgamesh for a reason, and that proved to be an excellent choice based on the current RP population ON Gilgamesh.
There is no point in trying to change it now, or whining about the fact that we did choose it. All it does is flaunt an arrogant "LOLITOLDYOUSO".
To those of you whom cannot play, I am deeply sorry for this. And I wish you all the luck in the world of coming to play with us soon. If you become impatient and elect to play on another server? I wish you all the best and understand your decision.
RE: Alternative to Gilgamesh? - Bluefear - 08-24-2013
(08-24-2013, 06:10 PM)Fenrir Wrote: It wouldn't of been hard to switch to, say, Lamia, when we heard about how Gilgamesh would be various other communities' go-to server, but people downplayed the overpopulation aspect, and look where we are.
It's bittersweet.
Thank you for caring about the people who aren't able to login to Gilgamesh--it is frustrating.
I'm going to give it another day then either request a refund from SE or attempt to find another RP community on another server.
(08-24-2013, 06:40 PM)Rock Sandbourne Wrote:(08-24-2013, 01:03 PM)Bloodwillow Wrote:(08-24-2013, 11:15 AM)Rock Sandbourne Wrote:(08-24-2013, 11:00 AM)Bluefear Wrote: Is there a non-legacy server alternative to Gilgamesh?
I'm having doubts about whether they will open Gilgamesh to new character creation.
There is an rp community playing on Behemoth but most of them don't use this site they use the beta forums. Just be patient though the game right now is going through maintenance for three hours when it comes back up I'm sure you will be able to get into Gilgamesh and when you do get in be sure to hit me up for the linkpearls for the chat channels.
You weren't around to be friended for the ls this morning. Â Will try again later
Doc has the linkpearls as well to give out (Kayle)
Ladies and gentlemen who are not able to go on I honestly understand your frustration. All I can say is please speed up the process by using the offline character creator to get your characters done that way you won't have to take as long. I also suggest really trying to get back in right after maintenance this evening due to everyone not logging in at the same time. I want to try to get as many of you into the chat channels as possible so you guys can start networking with what you are looking for with other roleplayers on the server.
The linkpearls are waiting for you all and I promise to have one for all you ready. Docgalatic in this thread also has them as well others listed in the Coalition OOC and Limitless Sky threads. All I ask is to not be discouraged by these technical issues as they are constants in mmo launches in one way or another. Â So please please be patient. You can also join us in the Skype text chats while you are waiting we'd love to have you just leave your Skype names here.
I took your advice onthecharacter creation.
But No matter how rapidly we login after maintenance/downtime the server is still locked for new characters.
RE: Alternative to Gilgamesh? - Brave - 08-24-2013
I'd like to add that I've really only been with the site for a little under two weeks and have felt very welcomed by the community here. Â The crew on Gilgamesh so far have been a great group to chat with or just listen to prattle on.
It's been like a little pocket version of the forum regarding help as well. Â There has been talk regarding server transfers and although I'm unsure how that will play out regarding population, if money isn't an issue, it might be good to try and just make a character where you can and transfer over once it's available. Â (There are a lot of "what ifs" around that one though, but it is a thought)
The point of my rambling is that it will be well worth the effort of trying to get in. Â Even with all the hiccups we've encountered so far I feel confidant you'll appreciate the community there.
RE: Alternative to Gilgamesh? - Shandril - 08-24-2013
Balmung and Gilgamesh are still locked to char creation. If anyone who is still waiting on the outside would like to join me im going to create on Faerie
RE: Alternative to Gilgamesh? - Bluefear - 08-24-2013
We were talking about this in another thread:Â
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=3949
I would like to see one of the leaders of this site make a decision on this and post it in the header.
RE: Alternative to Gilgamesh? - Eckzein - 08-24-2013
(08-24-2013, 11:25 PM)Bluefear Wrote: We were talking about this in another thread:ÂThat landmine ain't ready to be stepped on yet. Better to wait an see, head over to Behemoth or gather some like minded folk and set sail for whatever the winds have for you. Bon Voyage!!
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=3949
I would like to see one of the leaders of this site make a decision on this and post it in the header.
RE: Alternative to Gilgamesh? - Gideon Aryeh - 08-25-2013
Balmung is currently open last time I've seen. Really consider it if you are able and you don't want to wait. You can join us on Gilgamesh later once it opens up. There is a very good community on Balmung and lots of new folk to the server. Seriously consider it and join us later if you don't want to wait ok?
RE: Alternative to Gilgamesh? - Korin - 08-25-2013
Balmung is open if you're early enough, I find it tends to get closed later in the day. Fortunately for me I'm in the UK so when I usually wake up and play there's only about three servers locking me out, Gilgamesh included unfortunately...
Even though I do plan to roll my main on Gilgamesh once it's open again.
On a side note though, why are people reluctant to roll on legacy servers? Being completely new to the game - I wasn't even in the beta - I don't see what the problem is. I'm currently on Balmung levelling an alt and I've had no trouble thus far.
But that said, I generally have no idea what is going on and I'm just going through the usual quest/hand in/repeat motions. I don't even know what half of the chat options are, nor do I really understand the linkshell stuff. Not to mention I can't access Skype without moving to the PC - Same goes for the forums here, so I'm pretty isolated ingame anyway (Side note, I'm Korin Relanah on Balmung! Feel free to poke me if you -do- roll there!)
Before I start rambling off-topic again though, yeah, pretty much what most people have said. If you don't want to wait, rolling on Balmung won't hurt, right? Personally I don't like the idea of the RP community being split further than it already is. x) It's a fun little community on Balmung already and the starter zones aren't horribly overcrowded like I had expected.
RE: Alternative to Gilgamesh? - Aldotsk - 08-25-2013
You guys chose a server that reddit and somethingawful people did to overpopulate more. That doesn't help.
Why did we even choose server that are full of reddit trolls anyways?
Also, I am glad to know that there was ANOTHER error for early access.
RE: Alternative to Gilgamesh? - FreelanceWizard - 08-25-2013
In fairness, at the time of the vote, I don't think most people knew the plans of other sites -- and those sites may not have even known their own plans yet!
As a Balmungian, I would say that if you're looking to RP and Balmung is unlocked, go ahead and come on over. There's a great RP community on both servers, and I think you'll be happy on either one. Just because Balmung is legacy doesn't mean that the economy is broken, everyone's 50 in all classes, and all the RP is in private cliques -- in fact, with so many new players, I can say that none of those are the case.
In short, I'd rather people play on an unofficial RP server of any sort than not play at all (or be stranded and have to pay for a transfer off later). Both servers want your RP!
RE: Alternative to Gilgamesh? - Bluefear - 08-25-2013
(08-24-2013, 11:15 AM)Rock Sandbourne Wrote:(08-24-2013, 11:00 AM)Bluefear Wrote: Is there a non-legacy server alternative to Gilgamesh?
I'm having doubts about whether they will open Gilgamesh to new character creation.
There is an rp community playing on Behemoth but most of them don't use this site they use the beta forums. Just be patient though the game right now is going through maintenance for three hours when it comes back up I'm sure you will be able to get into Gilgamesh and when you do get in be sure to hit me up for the linkpearls for the chat channels.
Do you have any other information on the RP community on Behemoth?
RE: Alternative to Gilgamesh? - Gideon Aryeh - 08-25-2013
(08-25-2013, 10:36 AM)Aldotsk Wrote: You guys chose a server that reddit and somethingawful people did to overpopulate more. That doesn't help.
Why did we even choose server that are full of reddit trolls anyways?
Also, I am glad to know that there was ANOTHER error for early access.
You are more than welcome to roll on Balmung to avoid these issues. So far aside from the overpopulation and SE we haven't had many problems with trolls and have been public rping everywhere. Gilgamesh has been great for our recruiting efforts honestly and we are nearly at 100 members on the hub linkshells. More than half of those members came right off the server and have never been here previously, and we have been getting more accolades for being there than problems from the base community so far.
(08-25-2013, 11:22 AM)Bluefear Wrote:(08-24-2013, 11:15 AM)Rock Sandbourne Wrote:(08-24-2013, 11:00 AM)Bluefear Wrote: Is there a non-legacy server alternative to Gilgamesh?
I'm having doubts about whether they will open Gilgamesh to new character creation.
There is an rp community playing on Behemoth but most of them don't use this site they use the beta forums. Just be patient though the game right now is going through maintenance for three hours when it comes back up I'm sure you will be able to get into Gilgamesh and when you do get in be sure to hit me up for the linkpearls for the chat channels.
Do you have any other information on the RP community on Behemoth?
Not really I can only suggest heading to the lodestone server forum for Behemoth and putting up a post.
RE: Alternative to Gilgamesh? - belderiver - 08-25-2013
I think it's frankly ridiculous that an alternative to Gilgamesh isn't being declared. Nobody knew about the server load issues at the time of its selection, but it's become obvious now that it's a problem and a serious barrier of access - and more than that, that the problem will continue in the form of long queue times into the foreseeable future, even if character creation is unlocked. It is obvious Square-Enix is struggling with managing their servers, and now is the time to choose and declare an alternative.
Arguments that the people who are on Gilgamesh are having fun, or that the RP community may be splintered are completely immaterial. The reality of the situation is that NOT declaring an alternative server will scatter the RP community across all of the servers that didn't want to put up with Gilgamesh's issues as opposed to separating it into three fairly reasonably sized populations.
More than that, people who have successfully rolled on Balmung and Gilgamesh won't be affected at all! I can't believe the people in this thread who are basically arguing that it's fine because they had a good time. You can continue to have a good time if everyone else who doesn't have the opportunity to play with you knows where to go!