Fotix

This morning I got up early. Balmung wasn't open. But, Gilgamesh finally was. I made a character on Gilgamesh. QUESTION: Is Gilgamesh just as good? Or should I continue to hold out for Balmung? (come wednesday, I can transfer a character to there)

Is that 6am EST? And do you think I should try for it tonight or wait until Monday morning? I'm anxious to get started :dazed:

That's an interesting idea. I will consider it. Thank you.

Maybe I should give up and just do Gilgamesh...

I got up early, but Balmung is still closed. The rest are opened. I made a character on Gilgamesh just to grab that spot. But, now I'm still watching Balmung like a hawk this morning. It's 8:20AM. Gonna watch it til at least 10AM I think. Is that a good plan?

Yeah I spent a good portion of today going back and forth to my computer trying to log-in. Eventually I gave up and decided to just go into work to make up some time instead lol. Square-Enix made me go to work!!! :frustrated:

Hullo. I'm Fotix, Lalafell archer to be. But, for this thread, I'm going to speak as Joe. I'm 31yrs old and have been a gamer since I was able to have a controller in my hand, starting with an NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) and moving my way up the consoles. Pertaining to MMORPGS, I started with Ultima Online in the late '90s and have played nearly all of the MMO's worth playing out there (and some not worth playing). I have always felt that I've had my finger on the pulse of the gaming industry, and being knee-deep in it at all times of my life, I can sometimes look at the big picture quite easily. So, with all that preposition out of the way... Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn... I'll start as speaking as a gamer in general. Final Fantasy was always a unique creature in my mindset growing up with the industry. It always had a unique presentation and epic scale of adventure. I didn't play every single FF title that there was, however I was exposed to them all in some fashion. This includes Nintendo Power reviews and guides and the modern websites, online features, videos, and of course playing said games. Final Fantasy as a genre within itself was unique and alluring. So much style and usually there was substance in there to boot. The commercials, the ads, the trailers would just ooze a feeling of majesty, "epicness," and raw emotion. This franchise became the prime example for the art of gaming. It was ahead of its time in many ways at many different eras. For the general gaming industry, Final Fantasy, as a franchise, has always been that diamond in the rough. As an MMORPG gamer, the Final Fantasy mmorpgs have an intangible quality to them. They have an "X-factor" that makes it more than it actually is. Where some mmorpgs excell in aquiring "cool gear," open PvP, a humorous feel, or interesting mechanics, it's Final Fantasy, especially in its latest incarnation, that seems to take that core, original model for what an mmorpg is expected to be and just polishes it down to the diamond that we are just now seeing. Yes, the original incarnation of XIV had it's issues, but, with needed love and care, it is now re-emerging as what it should be. This is the time where there are developers going way out on a limb in an effort to re-invent the mmorpg genre. You have Everquest Next, for example, which is proclaiming that "the king" is returning to the throne to redefine what an mmorpg should be. And maybe rightfully so, as Everquest was the one that set the bar and example. However, to me, Ultima Online always felt like what set the bar. In my mind, Everquest established leveling and endless questing (thus the name). And Ultima Online established something unique to me that I've been searching for ever since: I did not log-in to UO to level up. I did not log-in to UO to get better gear. I logged into UO to see who I would meet that day and what adventures I would find myself in. To me, that is the core of what mmorpgs are all about. If that is not the foundation, then you're effectively cutting the "RPG" out of mmorpg. And in some cases that make me utterly depressed, the "MM" is cut out as well. There are so many mmorpgs out there that feel like a single player game that happens to have other people playing the same single player game nearby. I'm sorry, but that's a perversion. Final Fantasy XIV, in my mind, is the epitome of what I want in an mmorpg experience. You have an art-style that draws you relentlessly into the world and never lets go. You have a combat system that is fluid and entertaining. You have a community that is just brimming with enthusiasm. And you have a world that has a story behind it at every turn. Even when you log out and go about your "real life," your mind still lives in XIV. That is a sign, my friends. That is that magical "x-factor" hitting your senses, your psyche, and your very being. Don't be ashamed of it. Don't be afraid of it. We, as gamers, simply choose to live many different lives and have amazing experiences that enrich our existence and push the boundaries of what it means to be human. Gaming, to me, is about having experiences and adventures that would be otherwise impossible. To game is to live more. Let us go forward into Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn as gamers, as adventurers, and most importantly as friends. **add obligatory Final Fantasy 'level-up' music here**

I. Basic Info Characters: Fotix Topitopi Primary character: Fotix Topitopi Linkshells: Possibly "Echo Knights" Primary RP linkshell: Possibly "Echo Knights" II. RP Style Amount of RP (light, medium, heavy): Heavy. Roleplaying has been the crux of my MMORPG experience since I played Ultima Online back in the late '90s. To me, you cannot have MMORPG without RPG. And you can't have any of it without community. There will, of course, be moments and times where I will not be in character due to grouping with those who are not roleplayers or whatever circumstance. However, I will be in character as much as I actually can. And I take it seriously. Views on RP combat and injuries: It all depends on the situation. I'm all about playing along for storyline-sake, but there is a limit. It's all relative case-by-case. Views on IC romance: I haven't been involved in such a thing in years and I'm not sure if I'll be involved in such a thing this time around. However, I'm always open to it if I really enjoy the character I'm paired with. Could be fun! Views on non-romantic RP (family ties, etc): I'm always anxious to establish a "family" in character. Maybe I'll establish a brother or sister! That would be so fun~ Views on lore: I'm all about lore. However, I'm still struggling to become familiar with THIS lore. I hope someone takes me under their wing quickly and gives me a crash course, seriously. And if I'm out of line for some reason, just tell me. That's the only way I'll learn from my mistakes. Views on chat functions (/say, /linkshell, etc): I think the /say chat should be in character. As for linkshells, it depends on the ruleset by the linkshell itself. And other chat functions in general depend on the situation. If we have to drop RP to focus on a dungeon, raid, etc. then so be it. I understand. III. Other Info Country: USA Timezone: EST Contact info: [email protected] is probably easiest way. Email me first or msg me ingame once it's up and running. I am easy to find :moogle:

:moogle: You'll see me on Gilgamesh for sure! I would've been on there during open beta, but it wouldn't let me make a character there... well, at least not til last minute right before servers were pulled down. Hopefully my character is still in existence when I start up the game for early start. See you all then! Keep an eye out for Fotix Topitopi!

Hullo! :moogle: I'm new to the crowd, and thought I'd throw my name in the hat here to get the thread going again. No one for me to analyze, so I'm the voluntary victim then! By the by, if anyone has a link to Lalafell lore (beyond the ffxiv website), I would appreciate it. I'm still working out a backstory and whatnot. Oh, and Fotix (pronounced like "Fox" but with that extra syllable) is Dunesfolk.

Both servers are going to be good, it's down to personal choice. I don't think we'll be accessing the servers (unless your one of the lucky few who manage to get through the barrier) untill early access/release. Not to mention, you'll make friends regardless of which server choice. Well, Exodus has opened up. Maybe I'll g'head and make a character there. Or maybe I'll wait til next week. I dunno. Hmm :?

Well, I don't have any pre-existing FFXIV friends to meet up with. Was looking forward to making ones. I guess I'll give it some more time today to see if Gilgamesh comes up...

Is Gilgamesh worth waiting for though?

:cry: I want to be on the fresh-start RP server, but it won't let me create there. I'm afraid if I go elsewhere, I won't find the community and friendships that I seek. Should I keep holding out for who knows how long or just buckle and create on a diff server?

Hullo, I'm Fotix! I played FFXIV 1.0 for a while, and I'm looking forward to making friends and memories in A Realm Reborn. Starting afresh! One problem though... it won't let me make a character on Gilgamesh... What do I do?