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LiadansWhisper · **08-28-2013, 03:28 AM**

Something my FC leader said made me think...

Y'all realize WoW's patch 5.4 (Siege of Orgimmar) drops September 10, right?

I guarantee you the servers will ease off at that point, even if the server expansion next week doesn't fix it.

Cesar · **08-28-2013, 03:31 AM**

(This is just from what I have seen)
Â Â Â Â Â Maybe we should head on over to the official forums and talk our "RP" talk to the thousands who have no idea that a few hundred people named Balmung the unofficial RP server. My brother and I found out about the community because we sought the RPC out. It's kind of a staple for any game we play. Of course I wish we could have and official role-playing server.Â

Â Â Â Â Â I also would LOVE IT if the whole community here could be on the same server. I know it is wrong to ask people to hold off and wait but if it were me on another server I would use the time to learn mechanics read all those quest logs and when Balmung/Gilgamesh opens up hop over there and power through those levels. Guys (ladies too) If we could all stick together and be a dominate population on one server (or two i suppose) the chances of an official RP server being named goes up. Thus making the stories, conflicts, relationships, and general greatness of the role-play experience we can have go from average to dangerously addicting.

Â Â Â Â Â Idea

Leveling and gear and all of that needs be on the back-burner of the role-players mind.Â If not we might as well be join any server we want and look for the "endgameraiderz" * Frustrated

* FC and grind for smexy rawking geer.Â

Just my two bits . Bomb

RAAWWR Â Â

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lady2beetle · **08-28-2013, 10:01 AM**

For those of you who are frustrated because character creation on Balmung and Gilgamesh are closed off, I understand your frustration and your dilemma, perhaps more now that I've have tried to understand the argument that's being made. Whatever you decide, we undestand that it's not an easy decision. However, what I wanted to point out, just as something for you to keep in mind, is that we actually have two separate problems here.

For those of you who are considering creating a third RP server, I would guess that's because you are stuck in the camp I mentioned previously, that all character creation on our servers is on hold. You feel like you have to decideÂ between waiting for that restriction to be lifted and making a new home somewhere else.

But there's another problem here too. And that is the 1017. There are a lot of us who have created characters on Balmung and Gilgamesh, but it does us no good because we can't get to them. I was getting very frustrated last night because it feels like by the time I get off work, the servers will always be full - I never did get on last night, and I know a lot of others who are having the exact same issue - some are experiencing other bugs and reasons they can't play. And then there's the time you do get on, get some play time, then the game crashes and you get to hang out with 1017 for the rest of the night.

I am NOT telling you this to suggest that our problem is worse than yours. It isn't. On the contrary, I'm hoping this will give you hope. Because I can promise you that the people on Balmung and Gilgamesh are NOT leaving you in the dust. So, what are our options?

For those without a character created, you have three options (as I see it, I may be missing one): a) create a third RP server, b) create a temporary RP server, then consider transfering your characters to Balmung and Gilgamesh when the option is available (do we actually have confirmation that this will happen?), or c) waiting for character creation in Balmung and Gilgamesh to open up.

Those in the 1017 camp, however, already have characters thatÂ we have put time and effort into. Our decision is whether to a) go to another server to create a character that we'll probably trash later, b) not play FFXIV at all, or c)Â sit all night playing the 1017-spam-login game.

What this means is that even if you DO get your character made, you'll likely get to join us in the 1017 camp. It also means that my personal advice is to give us a week before deciding to leave Balmung and Gilgamesh forever. Just a week is all I would ask, because my gut tells me that when they upgrade the servers, both the character creation lock and the 1017 will start to alleviate.

Whether you take my advise is totally up to you. I can't promise that everything will be fine and dandy in 7 days. I wouldn't be surprised if we still have queues (and I'm actually crossing my fingers that they increase the maximum queue size to help avoid 1017 issues). But I personally am more willing to wait 7 days than 30 days (at least that is what I was telling myself last night).

Here's hoping that everything settles itself out, and I'm sorry for rambling. I actually had the epiphany about the two different issues last night and I realized that it might help to remember that everyone is facing the same problem - not being able to play the game we so desperately want to play.

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Asyria · **08-28-2013, 10:52 AM**

Just a little bit to add to lady2beetle's post above...

There's 1017 on all servers, at least at peak hours. Not just Balmung and Gilgamesh.
While we may create characters elsewhere, we still won't be able to play them all that much.

This is the first time in a few years I consider myself lucky to be off work even though it's for health-related reasons, because it means I can log in early (but don't envy me o_O). And play. I'm not gonna log in and afk. Even now I could be logged in "just to be sure" but as long ass I'm browsing forum, I'm not gonna do that.

However there is hope!
We're gonna bigger data centers.
Hopefully we get an auto-kick feature too... but that's not been announced.

Ivven Rollenspeil · **08-28-2013, 12:03 PM**

Well, if they ever open up some sort of affordable or free server transfer after things settle, I'll go to Balmung as originally planned. But, I'm sorry, I'm not going to wait a week or a month to play a game I've been looking forward to for so long for the slight chance the server MIGHT be available by then. Or might not. Rp is one of my favorite things to do in game, but it's not the only thing I can or want to do in game. So if it has to wait until server transfers or until there's a little RP community on Lamia, so be it.

Hopefully one day, they will make a designated RP server. Frankly, I don't see it happening - games either seem to launch with or without them and that's how they stay - but one never knows. If they do make an official RP server, I hope they offer free transfers there for all of us on different servers that would rather be all together on one designated server. I don't see it happening until after all the release issues and rush are settled though, if ever at all.

Anyway, for now I'm on Lamia. So if anyone else is there, feel free to /friend me. I'm usually playing with my RL husband and might be afk from time to time, as we have a very young infant daughter that is, of course, priority over a game Smile

but we do like to play in our little bits of free time here and there.

Naunet · **08-29-2013, 03:16 PM**

(08-28-2013, 03:31 AM)Cesar Wrote: Leveling and gear and all of that needs be on the back-burner of the role-players mind.Â If not we might as well be join any server we want and look for the "endgameraiderz" ** FC and grind for smexy rawking geer.Â

As a roleplayer and an extremely hardcore raider, I kind of take exception to this. xD You can be both.

Lienayo · **08-29-2013, 03:22 PM**

(08-29-2013, 03:16 PM)Naunet Wrote:
(08-28-2013, 03:31 AM)Cesar Wrote: Leveling and gear and all of that needs be on the back-burner of the role-players mind.Â If not we might as well be join any server we want and look for the "endgameraiderz" ** FC and grind for smexy rawking geer.Â

As a roleplayer and an extremely hardcore raider, I kind of take exception to this. xD You can be both.

I agree with the above. There's no reason why that should be on the back-burner. Personally, my character strives to be stronger, so that naturally includes leveling and questing and aaaall the smexy gear that comes along with it. Why enter the game at all otherwise?

Orin · **08-29-2013, 04:11 PM**

I think the point cesar is trying to make is That What good is having super strength
And elite gear if you don't have a great community to share in rp with. Not saying you can't have both but giving more effort into giving a truly immersive rp experience over the monotonous grind that most mmos make you do to have the " best of the best equipment ".

ReforgedWoodenSword · **08-29-2013, 04:46 PM**

(08-29-2013, 04:11 PM)Orin Wrote: I think the point cesar is trying to make is That What good is having super strength
And elite gear if you don't have a great community to share in rp with. Not saying you can't have both but giving more effort into giving a truly immersive rp experience over the monotonous grind that most mmos make you do to have the " best of the best equipment ".

Like a few of the previous posts, I love doing both. If not for the fact that, if one is not available to me for any reason at the time I can hop over to the other (or even get bored of one), then it's for the impact your character has when they are max level and they have the coolest looking gear and weapons. It's the time and dedication you've put into that character, allowing your imagination to wander while you do a dungeon or quests, or even put your own twist on the event to make it your character's memory/fun story to tell. It's just not the same as a level one character that you just made, wearing the same gear you created them in.

Cesar · **08-29-2013, 04:47 PM**

(08-29-2013, 03:22 PM)Lienayo Wrote:
(08-29-2013, 03:16 PM)Naunet Wrote:
(08-28-2013, 03:31 AM)Cesar Wrote: Leveling and gear and all of that needs be on the back-burner of the role-players mind.Â If not we might as well be join any server we want and look for the "endgameraiderz" ** FC and grind for smexy rawking geer.Â

As a roleplayer and an extremely hardcore raider, I kind of take exception to this. xD You can be both.
I agree with the above. There's no reason why that should be on the back-burner. Personally, my character strives to be stronger, so that naturally includes leveling and questing and aaaall the smexy gear that comes along with it. Why enter the game at all otherwise?

I understand having good equipment is desired. Like Orin stated the community comes first to me. Any mmo can offer cool gear and raids, but a good rp community can give all your gear AND memories that can be cherished with characters and stories that transcend raids and.dungeons. I am a PvP advocate so.don't think that I don't care about gear and mechanics but its not my main focus. I am a heavy rp'er though.

Lienayo · **08-29-2013, 04:58 PM**

(08-29-2013, 04:47 PM)Cesar Wrote:
(08-29-2013, 03:22 PM)Lienayo Wrote:
(08-29-2013, 03:16 PM)Naunet Wrote:
(08-28-2013, 03:31 AM)Cesar Wrote: Leveling and gear and all of that needs be on the back-burner of the role-players mind.Â If not we might as well be join any server we want and look for the "endgameraiderz" ** FC and grind for smexy rawking geer.Â

As a roleplayer and an extremely hardcore raider, I kind of take exception to this. xD You can be both.
I agree with the above. There's no reason why that should be on the back-burner. Personally, my character strives to be stronger, so that naturally includes leveling and questing and aaaall the smexy gear that comes along with it. Why enter the game at all otherwise?

I understand having good equipment is desired. Like Orin stated the community comes first to me. Any mmo can offer cool gear and raids, but a good rp community can give all your gear AND memories that can be cherished with characters and stories that transcend raids and.dungeons. I am a PvP advocate so.don't think that I don't care about gear and mechanics but its not my main focus. I am a heavy rp'er though.

I suppose everyone has different feelings about the cross between RP and gaming in an MMO, and that's totally cool. No one should have a say about how someone enjoys their experience, no matter if one thing is focused or if they are all equally focused, right?

The_Wanderer · **08-29-2013, 05:05 PM**

And I have my characters all lined up... but I can't create them. Sad

Mythie · **08-31-2013, 06:30 PM**

So revisiting this post, I must say there are many good statements regarding the official RPC. Â

Moving servers, and making a new home.. even with server transfers, is no longer an option for us. That being said, anyone who does not mind playing with a smaller group feel free to come join us. Â I have to manage a large mixed group of people, so an IC linkshell was the way to go. Â We have enough RPers involved that there will be plenty of stories, and lots of fun to be had!

Feel free to check out my post in the previous alternative to Gilgamesh thread, and also the linkshell that has been created in the linkshell portion.

This is not an attempt to fracture the community, this is simply where we will be. Â I am just opening an invitation to all the stragglers even if you plan on transferring at a later date. Â ^.^

Alternative to Gilgamesh, page 11
The Three Tails

Vinter · **08-31-2013, 06:56 PM**

(08-29-2013, 05:05 PM)The_Wanderer Wrote: And I have my characters all lined up... but I can't create them.

*Enters password*
>Log In
>Play
>Start
>New Character
>Load Appearance Data: OK
>Save Slot 2: Yes
>Confirm
>Save Appearance Data?: No
>Sixth Umbral Moon: 21st: Confirm
>Azeyma: OK
>Marauder: Confirm
*Scroll down to the bottom to find Balmung*
>Update
*Exasperated sigh*

If you had told me a week ago that this would be my new daily routine, I would have smacked you with a pancake and called you a fool and a liar.
Yet here we are...

Xydane · **08-31-2013, 09:55 PM**

(08-31-2013, 06:56 PM)Vinter Wrote:
(08-29-2013, 05:05 PM)The_Wanderer Wrote: And I have my characters all lined up... but I can't create them.

*Enters password*
>Log In
>Play
>Start
>New Character
>Load Appearance Data: OK
>Save Slot 2: Yes
>Confirm
>Save Appearance Data?: No
>Sixth Umbral Moon: 21st: Confirm
>Azeyma: OK
>Marauder: Confirm
*Scroll down to the bottom to find Balmung*
>Update
*Exasperated sigh*

If you had told me a week ago that this would be my new daily routine, I would have smacked you with a pancake and called you a fool and a liar.
Yet here we are...

That is exactly the same routine I am going through. Hopefully the server issues lift in a couple of days. It's just very frustrating but I'll be patient. I guess that's the only thing any of us can do, really. Just wait it out.

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