Welcome~! First off, Gilgamesh is just as good as Balmung in terms of it's community. There's just been confusion on certain aspects, as everyone has different experiences. (I'm sure Rock will be here to explain how awesome Gilgamesh is in a second.)
I'm new to FFXIV, Never played the original, nor did I even know it existed. However during open beta, we got together and RP'd. I didn't know a single person, in fact most people didn't know each other, but it was an instant success. I stayed from beginning to end, and it lasted about 8 hours of straight RP, and that was just people from this forum who were bored!
POINT IS: Yes, there are a few established friendships on Balmung, but you won't find yourself exiled as a new person. In fact, I'm quite sure the population of new to veterans is heavily scaled towards the new people. Balmung is certainly awesome and you won't find a single 'hurdle' when it comes to veteran RPers, they're very inviting to get you to come join!
As for Gilgamesh, it's also awesome, but I can't speak on it's behalf, Either one you choose, or do both, I guarantee you'll find RP and enjoy it!
I'm new to FFXIV, Never played the original, nor did I even know it existed. However during open beta, we got together and RP'd. I didn't know a single person, in fact most people didn't know each other, but it was an instant success. I stayed from beginning to end, and it lasted about 8 hours of straight RP, and that was just people from this forum who were bored!
POINT IS: Yes, there are a few established friendships on Balmung, but you won't find yourself exiled as a new person. In fact, I'm quite sure the population of new to veterans is heavily scaled towards the new people. Balmung is certainly awesome and you won't find a single 'hurdle' when it comes to veteran RPers, they're very inviting to get you to come join!
As for Gilgamesh, it's also awesome, but I can't speak on it's behalf, Either one you choose, or do both, I guarantee you'll find RP and enjoy it!
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