I've grown to hate chiming in on these threads, but one thing I've noticed that I felt compelled to point out is that most of the 'cons' expressed regarding Balmung are things that seem temporary and will gradually fade with the passage of time whereas those 'cons' relating to Gilgamesh seem a bit more permanent.
Another point that seems to get glossed over a lot - I think because it is often perceived by Gilgamesh folk as an attack - is in relation to the size of each group (not just in relation to the server population either). Â While I'm sure there are some RPers that choose not to be affiliated with the RPC, from all that I've seen it seems like there's going to be significantly more RPers playing on Balmung than there are on Gilgamesh. Â I know there was an unofficial poll conducted some time ago and it was a pretty significant schism in favor of RPing on Balmung to RPing on Gilgamesh. Â This isn't to say that the popular choice is always the correct one, and I can understand and appreciate where some folks might prefer a smaller community overall. Â A larger pool of RPers will mean a greater variety of companies, events, and individual character types. Â It will also mean there may be more RPers around during offpeak times. Â These are also things to consider.
I think coming to either server with a core group of 10 or so RPers will give you a pretty solid foothold as a LS/company in either community, and you might also want to consider what other LS's are involved with each server, and how your group might interact with them. Â I like that you're not looking to dominate the server and that you're also not looking to be 'lost in the crowd'. Â I think from what I've seen of things that you'll find a good niche on either server, regardless of your choice. Â And in either case, I wish you well with it.
Another point that seems to get glossed over a lot - I think because it is often perceived by Gilgamesh folk as an attack - is in relation to the size of each group (not just in relation to the server population either). Â While I'm sure there are some RPers that choose not to be affiliated with the RPC, from all that I've seen it seems like there's going to be significantly more RPers playing on Balmung than there are on Gilgamesh. Â I know there was an unofficial poll conducted some time ago and it was a pretty significant schism in favor of RPing on Balmung to RPing on Gilgamesh. Â This isn't to say that the popular choice is always the correct one, and I can understand and appreciate where some folks might prefer a smaller community overall. Â A larger pool of RPers will mean a greater variety of companies, events, and individual character types. Â It will also mean there may be more RPers around during offpeak times. Â These are also things to consider.
I think coming to either server with a core group of 10 or so RPers will give you a pretty solid foothold as a LS/company in either community, and you might also want to consider what other LS's are involved with each server, and how your group might interact with them. Â I like that you're not looking to dominate the server and that you're also not looking to be 'lost in the crowd'. Â I think from what I've seen of things that you'll find a good niche on either server, regardless of your choice. Â And in either case, I wish you well with it.
"One of the deep secrets of life is that all that is really worth doing is what we do for others." Â ~ Lewis Carol
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