New Balmung RPer

[Rocco Shiroe]

Hello Balmung, finally got in at 7 am. I can't wait to start!

[Faye]

Hello, welcome to Balmung!  It's good to have you here and let us know if we can help you with anything!

[Devereau]

Welcome! It's not bad here. Plenty of RP and OOC goodness to be had. If you're just starting up with a new toon, or if you need help with anything, feel free to bother me in game! I'm usually wasting time somewhere.

[Rocco Shiroe]

I'm hoping to learn a lot about the game world before I do too much with my character. Any tips?

[Vali]

Welcome to Balmung, don't be shy, most of us don't bite

[Devereau]

I'm hoping to learn a lot about the game world before I do too much with my character. Any tips?

 

There are a few recommendations I would give. First and foremost, I would go through the story mode as you ponder your character. There's much lore to be had, though it is not quite as cemented as one may expect. Regardless, there is plenty of rich tidbits one can pick up through various quests and a bit of chatting and discovery.

 

Figure out what piques your curiosity most, and just start doing a little more research upon it. If you find it interesting, chances are there are many of like mind that would leave behind troves of valuable information to help you build and develop a character into the world in a way that appeals to you.

 

Also, don't be afraid to go up to people in game and tell them you're new, or even watch a bit of RP. Most people are relatively friendly and accommodating, and are willing to help out in some way.

 

Just play around! There's plenty of possibility, so you don't have to worry about trying a few things out before it sticks.

[Rynt]

I'm hoping to learn a lot about the game world before I do too much with my character. Any tips?

Hey, Rocco; nice to meet you! :moogle: 

I just got on Balmung a couple days ago as well! Where are you starting out?

 

I'm not new to FFXIV, though, and I'd certainly suggest that if you're looking to learn some about mechanics of the game, I know I learned a ton about it from this site. I agree with Thaarus about experiencing the lore through the game and playing with things as they come up. However, I'll admit I've been having a blast reading through all the resources offered on this thread over the past couple days.

[Starscream45]

here's hoping balmung reopens, made a character on gilgamesh to get my rp fix for the time being

[Zhavi]

I've had success making a character at 7am Pacific on Balmung before. It's usually open at off-peak times, typically early in the morning or very late at night, with a few smatterings of afternoons if you're lucky.

[Rocco Shiroe]

I started in Gridania, but I plan on spending more time around Limsa Lominsa when I get there. I got in around 7 am eastern, so try that.

[Vash]

Welcome!  If you have any questions or anything feel free to shoot me a tell!