Balmung's been closed for new character creation for a couple years at this point. Previously, people could sneak on with paid character transfers or by getting EXTREMELY LUCKY after maintenances or crashes, but as of the NA Data Center relocation mid-May, it was completely locked to new characters of any sort until the population goes down.
Gilgamesh's RP population has dwindled to the point that it unfortunately is either extremely reclusive or no longer particularly active on the server.
There are currently efforts on other servers to build up communities. Out of the ones I've seen, Mateus has been the most vocal here.
Alternate RP Server Directory
Related threads (varied opinions; heated discussions):
Getting into Balmung - Not Happening Indefinitely.
An EU server, for EU roleplayers
Alternate RP Server
If SE was to designate an RP server, would you move?
The Importance of Consolidating RP on Balmung and Having One RP Hub
An Essay on the Balmung "Problem"
A crazy idea that might alleviate Balmung population: Make it an official RP Server
Gilgamesh's RP population has dwindled to the point that it unfortunately is either extremely reclusive or no longer particularly active on the server.
There are currently efforts on other servers to build up communities. Out of the ones I've seen, Mateus has been the most vocal here.
Alternate RP Server Directory
Related threads (varied opinions; heated discussions):
Getting into Balmung - Not Happening Indefinitely.
An EU server, for EU roleplayers
Alternate RP Server
If SE was to designate an RP server, would you move?
The Importance of Consolidating RP on Balmung and Having One RP Hub
An Essay on the Balmung "Problem"
A crazy idea that might alleviate Balmung population: Make it an official RP Server
