I'm rather new myself, just been here a couple of weeks, but as I understand it Balmung is going to be closed for the foreseeable future because it's just so densely populated that it will take a long time for the population to reach the levels Squenix wants it at.
Since it was closed, Mateus has definitely grown. The RPC linkpearl is very friendly and there's always people on. I transferred onto Mateus from Balmung when the closing first happened and in just that short time have seen a noticeable growth.
Ultimately to transfer or to make a new character is a decision you'll have to make yourself since it's your money, but I do think the server is at least worth checking out.
Edit: Cynnie makes a good point about transfer bonuses. We don't know what servers will have free transfers off of Balmung yet, Mateus could very well be one of them. Wait for that at least before deciding to transfer (I think it will be with Stormblood launch)?
Since it was closed, Mateus has definitely grown. The RPC linkpearl is very friendly and there's always people on. I transferred onto Mateus from Balmung when the closing first happened and in just that short time have seen a noticeable growth.
Ultimately to transfer or to make a new character is a decision you'll have to make yourself since it's your money, but I do think the server is at least worth checking out.
Edit: Cynnie makes a good point about transfer bonuses. We don't know what servers will have free transfers off of Balmung yet, Mateus could very well be one of them. Wait for that at least before deciding to transfer (I think it will be with Stormblood launch)?
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