(09-01-2016, 07:19 PM)Nodem Wrote:(09-01-2016, 07:13 PM)Unnamed Mercenary Wrote:(09-01-2016, 07:05 PM)CptCrunchwrap Wrote: The thing about Balmung is that it isn't actually an RP server. It just happens to have a high concentration of people who RP. If everyone who was on Balmung was an RPer then there wouldn't be anyone leveling up or running dungeons.
I wouldn't underestimate people's want for glamour. Back when I did raid in progression content (Second Coil before nerfs), I distinctly remember the group really pushing to clear T7 for that healer coat. So that it could be worn to events to look nice.
Since so much pretty gear is level-locked, I'd say most people are going to run content for items at the least. They may not like it, or may stop when their outfit's complete, but it's still done. (Not to mention the relic grind for other items some may deem pretty).
You forgot people's want to learn more lore, and see more about Eorzea as a whole too. I also met a few people who only did up to x level for gear/access to areas.
Again, that's not everyone. There are a lot of places to learn lore from besides running story content. Wikis, Tumblr, other members, lore books, google, etc. Hell, that's how I learned the majority of what I know regarding lore. The rest I learned from the story content because I genuinely want to play through the game. Not just up to a certain point because it suits my character.
Balmung isn't an official RP server, just a regular server with a high population full of RP-enthusiastic players. Thats not really a fact you can ignore by just saying "these roleplayers do this stuff too".Â
If someone has even the smallest interest in RP, they're going to be either on Balmung or Gilgamesh. Even if RP is not their main focus for playing the game.Â
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