(12-17-2013, 11:40 AM)Magellan Wrote: If you look at the recent 'cleaning' the moderators of this site did of the linkshell hall, 61% of Gilgamesh's Linkshells/FC's were declared inactive.
That's rough to say the least.
And yet, some of the initial fears that caused rpers to seek out a non-legacy server in the first place have transpired (hello, cost of FC housing on Balmung)
Maybe after the holidays, things will pick up. 2.1 might bring people back, and/or bring in fresh blood.
One of my points exactly, Magellan. Or at least a part of the reason I decided to make this post. Most people who come to Balmung or Gilgamesh to roleplay do so because they were looking into FFXIV roleplay and found the Coalition.
From a new player's perspective, the server with the greater population and more active community is going to have the greater appeal. Not to mention it is no secret that Balmung has more activity simply by perusing the forums.
I will say.. I do sympathize with the cost of Balmung housing though, now that 2.1 is live -.-
I'm really hoping people realize the kind of position this will eventually put the Gilgamesh community in. I'm worried that it's not something that will be eased much by the holidays coming or going as people have speculated.
I have a limited time to play and my character isn't experienced enough from an IC standpoint to take charge of much at this point. Regardless, I want to help in any way I can to make any future projects on our server not only a success, but something that truly creates 'community'.
Edit: In regards to your response, Amaare, which I hadn't been posted at the time of writing this original, I hope you don't misunderstand this topic as an attack on the community as is. Especially considering the number of events you've helped and hosted since the beginning. The purpose of my writing this topic is because we are all apart of the community as defined by this Coalition and our problems are address everyone.
I am not trying to start anything alone because we have a community to discuss the issues and solutions to them, and I would certainly not hope to seem like I am 'dictating' any change. What I am suggesting is actually a selfish thing: I want to roleplay in a stronger community. Still, I hope you understand that I'm willing to work towards it.
