Which server ought RP'ers regroup on? [SERVER MERGE]

[Vanys]

I was under the impression that Option 2 was something more along the lines of two servers land on server x by default, anyone who doesn't specify wanting to go elsewhere ends up on server x. In that way, those already on Besaid would have priority of remaining on the new server.

 

Still, it's SE so...who knows what will actually happen. :roll:

[Forra]

I admit, I read people only being moved if their server closes or if they're asked to as a possible interpretation too, and it's very much my hope that that is the case.

 

I just can't be sure enough it isn't 'name the worlds but punt everyone' to not be really uncomfortable, still.

[Hayden]

In lue of recent events, we might want to seriously consider going with 8. See, number 2 on our list is "if they name a server Besaid, go with it!" but what is in a name?

 

The COMMUNITY makes the server, and if we know a majority of them have chosen 8, maybe that us enough?

 

Just food for thought.

[discarded_1]

With the new disturbance in the force, it's uncertain what will happen at this stage.

 

If SE does not auto-assign, it's looking more and more like the RP folks are doing a shift to World 9.

[Rhin]

Some more people were able to gather more information this morning in regards to what's goin on, so for those who don't wanna dig through all the forums to find it here are the links.

 

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/37301-Yoshi-s-4-choices-POLL

 

Basically, DevTeam realized there's a lot of confusion/dissatisfaction in regards to the current plan (#4 in the above poll) and are trying to make alternatives work.

 

Tl:dr :

 

Option 1 - High population server is merged with Low population server (Server A + Server B = Server AB, straight merge, no transferring servers)

 

Option 2 - High population server is merged with Low population server, but people can choose to leave for any other server (Same as opt 1, but people can choose to go to Server Whatever)

 

Option 3 - High population server is merged with Low population server, but people can leave for a specified server if they want (Server A + Server B = Server AB, plus optional Server C)

 

Option 4 - Current plan - All servers nuked, entire game population chooses new server individually.

 

Then later this morning Bayohne posted a translation from Yoshi-P's direct input on the discussion

 

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/37151-About-the-World-Merge-and-Character-Transfers-(02-09-2012)?p=549004#post549004

 

The current opinion is leaning heavily towards Option 2, they just need to re-evaluate the technical aspect of the details to make it happen. Likely this means that they need to figure which servers high population servers should be paired with which low population servers, and make a system that can balance out the load across all servers in case people do decide to switch around.

 

The only problem I'm concerned about is what'll happen if the new server can't handle the influx of RPers from other servers. Let's say the new home for the RPC becomes BesaidKarnak, but RPers from the other 16 servers who have heard the legends of the RPC of Besaid take the opportunity to join. BesaidKarnak's population could spike so hard that former Besaid residents who want to return could find their homeworld full...

[Gospel Gestalt]

It's going to sound cruel... But no matter what way I look at this, some people are just going to get screwed over till 2.0 It's good that they're doing a revaluation on the matter but I won't hold my breath.

 

We got our options and we know what to do. Well, all we really can do is follow the chart we made and hope the server isn't "full"

[Tessaface]

Well, before reading the thread proper, i voted 8, due to the word of mouth 8esaid deal going on both ingame and on a few community forums i've visited.

 

Though 9 has Torn way ahead with the votes in this poll.

 

If however SE decide to go with their option 2, i don't have anything to worry about eh~? cept pestering my friends on other worlds to get their friends to come with them to us!

[Aysun]

Guh I really hope they go with option 2. Then this won't be such a pain.

[Eva]

I agree, Option 2 looks the best. This entire restructure seemed awfully convoluted from the get-go and I had hoped that the inevitable community push-back would urge them to reconsider.

 

If they keep with their plans to assplode everything and make us choose I think the previously mentioned plan is pretty solid: Designated RP server > Besaid > Server#9

 

I just went with the majority and voted #9 in the poll.

 

I play for the RP before anything else, and I'll go wherever the RPC decides, since that worked out quite well the last time. If much of the rest of the Besaid server is kind of following our lead, than I think that's wonderful!

[Selyne]

As I've stated in the official forums, I'm hoping Yoshi-P goes with server merge option â¡, and Besaid is pronounced the official RP server ahead of time. This will give current Besaid residents (and those who will be merged into the server) an informed decision of whether or not they wish to stay, plus give RPers on other servers a chance to come join us!

 

It would be a win-win for everyone.

[Vanys]

For those who haven't seen it yet, we're now confirmed to be going with Option 2, wherein Besaid and another server will be merged into a new name entirely (new names for all servers), with the option to transfer elsewhere for those who wish it.

 

Source

 

So unless someone wants to pull some "We should move the RP community somewhere else entirely and screw Besaid!" card, this is now a non-issue and we can just let Squenix do the work for us. :ugeek:

[Selyne]

*Whew* Good news, IMO! :cheer:

[Forra]

Ah, good I suppose I had best remove the poll, hadn't I?

 

Hopefully everyone will just.. not apply to transfer.

 

And hopefully we're all right assuming Besaid isn't going anywhere -.-; Although come to think, I suppose it'd still be a non-issue, since as long as we don't apply to transfer.. we'll end up in the same place anyway, right?

 

So we'll just have to worry about spreading the news about the new, unofficial world once the developers pick a name for it.. assuming a seperate RP server isn't suggested, officially. That could make things awkward x.x;

[Eva]

Does anyone know if they're still planning to nuke all of the linkshells (presumably due to issues where same-named shells exist on both servers that are merging)? It seems to me like this may no longer be necessary - like whichever was created first stands or somesuch - since all players are going to set locations now rather than being scattered. Just curious.

[Smiling River]

They should just make Besaid + w/e world = RP server

 

EDIT: LS and friendlists will stay together

[Forra]

Apparently, they will. To quote Yoshida in the post linked above:

 

For both existing Worlds, Linkshells, Friend Lists, and Blacklists will remain intact.

[Selyne]

I agree, Oskar! It should be Besaid + other server = RP server

 

That way, we get to keep our Besaid friends. Plus, the fact they're allowing server transfers will let those who are really just opposed to being on the RP server the opportunity to leave (and I'm not just necessarily talking about the people who will be merging with us, there are current Besaid residents who just don't like being on our server). Other RPers who got scattered to other servers will also now have the opportunity to come join us.

 

SE just needs to put a tag on our server to officially designate it so people know where to find us, and we're golden.

[Smiling River]

The process of getting a reply on that thread is slowly killing me.

 

Off topic: Rowyne do you RP?

[Selyne]

Oskar:

 

While I have a RP background in other games, my experience in FFXIV has been limited.

 

I attended TALE's first Masquerade Ball in Limsa Lominsa (back in Nov 2010) with a few of my LS mates. That was tons of fun! I was /facepalming at my husband, whose character had a bit too much to drink and was wandering around the ship in basically a subligar and his mask. But it turned out he made an amusing impression on several people and they didn't mind his antics (there was later talk of 'the drunken Elezen'). Julianne Regina (who is quite the extrovert) was doing her best to get us all to socialize, and was chatting up some new LS members. We made some new friends that night and a great time was had by all! It is still one of my most memorable experiences I've had in this game.

 

I also was recruited into a story that had some great potential. We had an awesome opening session, which left me really excited about it, and was given a pearl to keep in touch with the rest of the group. However, most all of them ended up quitting the game shortly after the mass exodus and the LS eventually went silent.

 

My other experiences have been too few and far between to mention.

 

To be honest, I had believed a great deal of the RP community had dwindled along with the rest of the population and didn't make much of an attempt to build up my character history or reconnect with other RPers. I just played casually, crafted, and tried to keep my non-RP linkshell together. I became frustrated with the state of the game, myself, and took a break. Okay, a few breaks. And I didn't sub in January.

 

However, the server merge fiasco and talk of finally pushing for a designated RP server was something that was important enough to get me to subscribe and make my opinion heard. Officially putting a RP server tag on Besaid could really help breathe life back into the RP community by finally getting us all in one place. But that groundwork needs to be done before 2.0 when the game gets its second wave of new subscribers. In fact, now is the perfect time. With Yoshi-P going with server merge option 2, we would not only be able to direct new RPers to Besaid, but give RPers that got scattered to other servers the chance to move and join the hub.

 

Anyway, to answer your question? I'm yet another casual RPer, but I care deeply about the RP community's ability to thrive in this game. One day, I may even find myself coming back to the fold.

[Tessaface]

I wonder if Fabul had any RP shells that will be coming over to us in the merge. fresh faces would be really nice.

 

=D let's hope there is.

[Merri]

I wonder if Fabul had any RP shells that will be coming over to us in the merge. fresh faces would be really nice.

 

=D let's hope there is.

 

I've seen posts about people from various servers planning on finally coming over to join us, so we have that. Keep in mind though, 1.21 will probably bring back an even bigger handful of people once word starts to spread. Plus the fact that SE is starting PR activity again in March means even more people taking a look back at XIV, and new players joining the game fresh.

 

From now until 2.0 I'm sure we're going to see a very large and steady increase in our community's size. :>

[Smiling River]

Dev reply: Link

 

 

Greetings,

 

Apologies for the delay, I know you've all been waiting on a response to this topic.

 

There aren't any plans to designate a roleplay server for the upcoming World Merge. However, Yoshida did tell us "I also like roleplaying, so with the launch of version 2.0 we'll prepare a roleplay server."

[Darkvalkyr]

Not terribly happy with that announcement. When 2.0 rolls about the stress of losing non-RP buddies will come again (weren't they offering server transfers at 2.0 release?), wheras this server merge right now has solved all of the problems I had.

[Eva]

I agree with the above, but I think the good outweighs the bad here. Or at least has a much longer-lasting effect. Once we get past the minutia of actually having to get situated onto the designated RP server there should be no more need of this shuffling around or anything. No, it's not as elegant a solution for us as they could have offered, but for the RP community to be recognized in such a way that creative minds yearning for more from the game than just grinding boss fights and such assemble in one place - well, I think that's pretty monumental. Then again, I think it's fair to say that most of the friends I've made on Besaid are also RPers so my views reflect this.

 

For whatever it may be worth, there are still several months between now and when this goes into effect, so plenty of time to get the word out to non-RP friends and try to get them to make the jump with us.

 

I'm pleased with this outcome. :cheer: