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Honestly, I don't think we have enough information yet to make some of these decisions. At least, I don't. Until SE reaches/announces their decision about naming a server for official/non-official RP, I kind of feel like we're just beating a dead horse here. That's not to say that anyone's concerns aren't valid or understandable. Â I just don't think we can say yet which way the majority of us are going to go. Something could happen before launch to completely change our views about this.Â
That said, as a new player to FFXIV, I have never experienced being unwelcome by this community in any way. Yes, many of these people have been RPing together for years and have formed close bonds. That doesn't always mean they won't welcome us into their lives too. I know that some people can be selective in who they choose to RP with (I admit, I can sometimes be one of them), but as a whole the RPC is very, very welcoming.
I too have concerns about not being able to catch up, about not being able to make enough gil to sustain my character, about not being needed as a crafter or as a job because we already have people who are more experienced, etc. But I think all we can do is try. Perhaps you are right; perhaps the Balamung server isn't the right fit for you. Maybe a new server would suit you better, or you'd be more comfortable. And there is nothing wrong with that.Â
But I hope that perhaps you will try to join everyone during open Beta and maybe give everyone a chance. If it's still not working out, then I'm sure everyone will wish you all the best.
That said, as a new player to FFXIV, I have never experienced being unwelcome by this community in any way. Yes, many of these people have been RPing together for years and have formed close bonds. That doesn't always mean they won't welcome us into their lives too. I know that some people can be selective in who they choose to RP with (I admit, I can sometimes be one of them), but as a whole the RPC is very, very welcoming.
I too have concerns about not being able to catch up, about not being able to make enough gil to sustain my character, about not being needed as a crafter or as a job because we already have people who are more experienced, etc. But I think all we can do is try. Perhaps you are right; perhaps the Balamung server isn't the right fit for you. Maybe a new server would suit you better, or you'd be more comfortable. And there is nothing wrong with that.Â
But I hope that perhaps you will try to join everyone during open Beta and maybe give everyone a chance. If it's still not working out, then I'm sure everyone will wish you all the best.