(05-21-2017, 02:34 PM)Sig Wrote:(05-21-2017, 02:15 PM)Oswin Wrote: The reason I present the example for Odin and XI is because it's the closest example we have of a similar situation developing in a Square Enix MMO. No one knows what incentives or punishments they may impose, but we do have an example of what they have done in the past.
If server transfers are reopened and if your advice is followed I am concerned that history will repeat. If not a server split, but another server lockdown as the population on Balmung will likely continue it's growth.
There are many things up in the air, but as far as the things we do know is that Balmung is far and away the most bloated server in all of XIV by a large margin. The server stands at a pinnacle of social interaction in part of the RP community, there is no denying that. The amount of people that play on Balmung versus the other North American realms is wildly different and Yoshi-P has spoken in the last few Live Letters that the population problems are a concern for him and his staff.
It is why I have taken a more proactive approach to the server lockdown. Yoshi-P and Square Enix have made mention of the problems, there are similarities to XI eventual server split and there are people currently unable to RP. The future is very grey for new RPers and I personally prefer creating an answer before there is a larger problem.
Thank you Sig and Momo for your responses, I'm eager to see where this thread goes.
You're correct in that no one knows what SE will do, but our efforts would be better be devoted to supporting this:
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threa...oleplayers (and making similar posts).
Either the transfer restriction needs to be revoked, or we need an official RP server designated. I encourage all RPers, their friends, and their mothers (no matter where you roleplay or what type of RP you like) to post in support of the thread listed above.Â
I agree that petitioning SE to have them hear our voice is a good thing. However, I understand the problem with Balmung is not only with RPers but with the population as a whole.
Preferably, I'd like to see a smaller server marked as the official RP server and transfers allowed there. But I believe that would cause it's own issues, as Free Companies and Housing would not transfer leaving people less inclined to move.Â
Given the fact that Balmung would need to shed roughly half of it's current server population to be equatable to other more stable servers, the likely hood of transfers being a legitimate and long term option is small. The fact they are doing the opposite and having people transfer off is a more telling example of their stance currently.
Balmung is closed, Square Enix is giving people XP, Gil and money for houses to get off. I have a hard time seeing a situation they would let people back on.
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