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**Unnamed Mercenary** · **05-20-2017, 12:23 PM**

(05-20-2017, 11:54 AM)Anehki Wrote:
Unnamed Mercenary Wrote:While the RPC's goal is to provide an accommodating space for every server, it's not in our best interest to send all incoming people to a ghost town if the server people voted for here doesn't take.

From what I'm seeing in the interest of the discords and what has been voted it's not going to be so, we need everyones co-operation to make this work. Hesitation will only make things worse. The best you can do is go for the choice that has been voted for, and that is all that is asked I would have thought if it were such a case. As this is a big opportunity. perhaps I'm missing the point of what you are saying though.

It's definitely possible. Naturally, if there's a server voted for by active people, the RPC's gonna try to promote that one the most, but our site goal is still to provide a place for all servers.

What I'm trying to say is that a server showing they're active and welcoming is far more important than the RPC or anywhere else posting a sign telling new people to go somewhere. Yes, we can direct traffic, but it won't stick if people just wallflower or don't want to invest in keeping communities on that server active and welcoming.

A Balmung waiting room is not ideal. (Which is a fear for the NA threads right now). But like the NA efforts, EU efforts are ultimately going to come down to whichever server looks the most active and the most welcoming. That means posts here, on tumblr, and elsewhere.

Showing activity is the best way to get noticed, in my opinion. That means things like IC posts, event threads, making connections posts, and just general activity by users on the forum whether promoting their server or not. Of course, if a server's missing from the prefixes or from the popular wiki templates that automatically add categories, just let me know and I can add them in most of the time. (The wiki's a bit of a pain, but I think I got it figured out. It's not my forte.)

Anehki · **05-20-2017, 12:29 PM**

(05-20-2017, 12:23 PM)Unnamed Mercenary Wrote: Showing activity is the best way to get noticed, in my opinion

I'm pretty sure that much is obvious, we can't be active on a server we don't have yet however, but we can be active here, and we can be active to make the decision and get the word out.

**Unnamed Mercenary** · **05-20-2017, 12:37 PM**

(05-20-2017, 12:29 PM)Anehki Wrote:
(05-20-2017, 12:23 PM)Unnamed Mercenary Wrote: Showing activity is the best way to get noticed, in my opinion

I'm pretty sure that much is obvious, we can't be active on a server we don't have yet however, but we can be active here, and we can be active to make the decision and get the word out.

It's definitely important. I only bring this up directly because I've seen how often people will try to start up a community and make a generic "all the RPers" linkshell and enjin (other servers sometimes) site with sections that basically mirror the RPC's here. I think it hurts their exposure because those sites aren't going to get indexed by Google and other search engines quickly and often, they don't get posted or reposted here. (RPC's bills are also always paid so there's no worry of the site going anywhere either).

I suppose my comments are more directed at current communities, followed by whichever server is then selected for the long-term. SE has opened a thread about NA DC connection woes, and may be able to make adjustments as well. Something to consider if they make a good enough difference.

Anehki · **05-20-2017, 04:10 PM**

Well on the topic of promoting EU roleplay, I strongly suggest people join the https://discord.gg/CeEaqjg <--- RP Locations Hub Discord as there is a large number of EU RPers discussing the server location there, and also some events on Lich while we wait for the conclusion of this situation.

Speaking of said events, Lich is hosting an event On Saturday the 27th of May 2017 at 8PM BST (7PM GMT) A wonderful RP event taking place at the hidden falls beach in Eastern La Noscea. More details Here!

Vanyah · **05-22-2017, 07:03 AM**

I for one am more than happy to move to one of the new worlds and if one does become home to the RPC for EU players, it would sway the server I move to. Iâ€™m looking forward to meeting all the players that move over and would be very excited to Role Play with you all.

Flynn Rosenberg · **05-22-2017, 07:08 AM**

I'm not expecting everyone to move, but I really do feel this will help current and new EU RPers who want a choice for latency and RP.

As I said before since it looks like the most voted for is a new server, we don't know which one and when they're named we'll need to pick so the RPC can advertise it as such.

Anehki · **05-22-2017, 09:00 AM**

How exciting, the new server hit the 40 mark <3 Smile

steadily but surely picking up interest, I have plans to host a niche meeting about the darker Magicks of Eorzea once a month when we move, I'm in the plans of working on the details.

I'm thinking it will be something more based around characters progression in the chosen school perhaps debating their applications of it, and tales involving it through their travels in Eorzea. I miss these sorts of things I used to partake in when RPing in WoW years ago.

Flynn Rosenberg · **05-23-2017, 04:55 PM**

Whatever gets picked, I really hope it becomes like an EU Balmung. As in like, people searching for a server get pointed towards Balmung. Now people looking for an EU server get pointed towards this new one just as easily. There are other small EU pockets to choose from, but I feel due to RPC limitations those don't get as much notice.

If any mods read this, do you think it would be possible when the RPC gets upgraded to have a site banner that says "NA servers: <names here>" and "EU servers: <names here>" or something similar? Top of the list being the most known popular? Doesn't have to be a banner but something similar in design that just says "here are the servers we support".

It's getting me excited knowing we'll have an official unofficial EU place.

EDIT: After making an alt in Odin and talking about RP with some people there, they are mostly alts and are also on board with moving to one of the new EU servers once it gets designated and advertised

LilaSepia · **05-26-2017, 08:07 PM**

I would be all for this, starting on a new server... and would seriously like to discuss any and all ideas any of you have for how to jumpstart the community. Please please PLEASE send a /tell or mail to Lila Sepia or Thoa Sterling on Ragnarok if you reside there, or message us here if you want to pull ideas.

Thoa · **05-26-2017, 08:10 PM**

As a new FC, which is also a guild on SWTOR. Â We are VERY excited about seeing a RP community on a European server! Â We're currently on Ragnarok, but will gladly move servers to where everyone else is headed. Â <3

Cato · **05-26-2017, 09:21 PM**

I'll be creating an alt to check things out once the chosen server is live. If things go well and I manage to find something to my tastes then I'll be open to moving my main character over as well. Naturally that won't be an easy decision to make, hence the reluctance to do it outright.Â

As someone who enjoys the game as a whole, though, the sudden increase in ping is pretty noticeable. It's not impossible to work around but if the EU servers are much more stable for me than that definitely increases the appeal.

Swanmay · **05-27-2017, 06:54 AM**

Once again, for anyone interestedm in furthering discussion, a large group can be found on this discord server https://discord.gg/CNeGP79

I would encourage anyone interested to join!

Keo · **05-27-2017, 01:51 PM**

Hello here !

Just my 2 cents ; as someone who isn't part of Balmung, knowing that a community is heading to the new server is a very good opportunity for me, but also for many others. Please keep in mind role players are not always on Balmung, and european players were not always willing to leave their non-role players friends behind because of that. They are all spread out, not even aware of each others sometimes...

You see 45 votes here, but I can assure you there are way more people interested than that. I already told several players around me about it. I know for sure me and two friends will move over there. I will let know other roleplayers about it, because it really is a great opportunity for all the players who couldn't make it to Balmung.

I already joined the discord, I'm looking forward to getting more info about it !

Otte · **05-27-2017, 04:05 PM**

I personally will most likely create an alt or two on the EU server to check things out, but won't move my characters off of Balmung.

I have many friends on NA side who play on Balmung, and I don't want to be cut off from them, or the rest of the NA playerbase, let alone all the housing, RP-plots and stories my characters are part of on Balmung. Despite my ping going up by a lot I haven't seen any difference compared to the playability before the server move (around 200-220 ms from where I live now), so that isn't pushing me towards transferring either.

I support having an EU RP server though, for those that do have problems with lag, and want to focus on RP side that is more around their timezone.

BattleMedic · **05-30-2017, 06:20 PM**

Courtesy of someone on my own thread, I can weigh in a bit here!

While I'd love Phoenix to be an EU RP server, but it really doesn't have much of a community for it. Though I would agree with moving to a server as Balmung is just too full for me to create a character. (Not going to pay a fee for the RP, as much as I enjoy it!)Â

Although off-topic if people are in need of RP on an EU server, I've set up a linkshell in the hopes of building any kind of RP group on Phoenix, even if it never gets that big. Hit me up here or In-game (Kalwyn Thorn) and we might be able to set something up!

Poll: Which server, if any, would you move to given the oppotunity? You do not have permission to vote in this poll.
None, stay on Balmung.	25.17%	37	25.17%
Cerberus	4.08%	6	4.08%
Odin	2.72%	4	2.72%
Moogle	1.36%	2	1.36%
Phoenix	2.72%	4	2.72%
Ragnarok	0.68%	1	0.68%
Shiva	2.04%	3	2.04%
Zodiark	1.36%	2	1.36%
Lich	12.93%	19	12.93%
New world, added with 4.0.	46.94%	69	46.94%
Total		147 vote(s)	100%

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