RP Activity?

[Challoux Baudrier]

Just getting into FFXIV and wondering if Balmung is still the new unofficial RP server since Besaid no longer exists. I also see a lot of linkshells that are inactive or disbanded. Is there any reason behind all that?

[Kylin]

Yes, Balmung is the unofficial RP server. Whether that changes or not post 2.0 remains unclear, as SE has stated that it would release an official RP server at that time.

 

At this moment, there are really only 4 active Rp shells left. The rest have quietly gone inactive and/or are contemplating their plans for 2.0. I'm sure more will present themselves closer to that point. At this point in time though, there really aren't enough active RPers to divide amongst more than 4-5 shells so it's probably for the best. If you're referring to the myriad of linkshells with "inactive" or "disbanded" next to their names in the Guild Hall, those shells died out some time ago due to leaders/members quitting the game or being unable to devote themselves to the shell. Unlike most other RP coalitions for other MMOs, we actually try our best to keep the list constantly updated so new RPers don't waste time/energy investigating shells that no longer even exist.

 

Again, activity is bound to pick up again with the relaunch. Right now is the calm before the storm.

[Challoux Baudrier]

Thank you for your insightful response, Kylin. It's good to see the moderators are still keeping up with things even when the community is facing uncertain times. Do you have any idea as to whether or not we'll be able to transfer our toons to the new RP server or am I going to have to start a new toon?

[Smiling River]

I have no direct proof but I am fairly sure they would allow migration. At least that would be a reasonable thing to do and we all know SE is rea-.... oh wait.

[Merri]

Mm. Just one of those situations where we're going to have to sit and wait to see what SE's plans are, and possibly try and intervene if necessary. Though I doubt our community would be large enough to sway their stance if it's opposed to allowing transfers. However, that will alienate a large portion of the current community, as I'd like to think at least more than half would be opposed to re-rolling.

 

We'll just have to wait and see.