Servers

[rudhredion]

Hi there, I'm a potential new player to FF XIV and the RP community but one thing I've noticed trying to create my character is that both of the listed servers here for RP are closed to new characters right now. Anyone have any suggestions or ideas to help a guy out?

[Warren Castille]

Early mornings EST are the best times for Balmung.

 

There is also this thread people try to keep updated when they see we are open.

[Lilira Lira]

Hi there, First off I would just like to say... *prepares* 

 

 

 WELCOME!

 

Now I know Balmung is the most used out of the two on this site, I'm from Balmung myself and can tell you, its great! ^.^

 

I know there is a spot of trouble with character creating, the server is just too small and can't handle so many amazing people! Q.Q  I might suggest checking: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/news/detail/80cd4583bf743600105b947d6906d0909189e479

 

This gives updates as to when the servers are locked or unlocked, and is updated a few times a day, try on a time when most people are sleeeeping and dreaming or cupcakes and stuffs...

 

If you're really too excited about playing and can't wait, then create a character, level it and stuffs, then transfer when it opens! but I can assure you, the wait will be worth it. :3

 

#LoveRoleplay

#LoveTheLala

[rudhredion]

Thank you all for the welcomes and information. I guess for now I'll travel along :chocobo: on one server and test the waters and then try and sneak into one of the RP servers.

[Aris]

Hey, a very big welcome for when you arrive! 

[rudhredion]

Still waiting sadly. I was really hoping to get a character rolled and tried out on the server to see how the RP is before my 14 day trial was up. Kind of wondering if thats going to happen now sadly.

[Kage]

Unfortunately with the holidays it's been much harder to get in.

[Kellach Woods]

From my experience, Balmung is closed until further notice and believe you me they won't give us that notice.

 

As in, I stayed up until 5:30 AM in the hopes I could roll some alts but no dice, on a Monday.

 

This may be alleviated slightly if the talks of opening a EU datacenter materialize.

[Altitis Acquired]

Yeah, I've been trying to make me a new alt, but Balmung has been closed these last couple of days even when typically open for new characters.

Sucks.

[ArmachiA]

It does suck but Balmung is really an effing fantastic server that's worth the wait.

[Altitis Acquired]

It does suck but Balmung is really an effing fantastic server that's worth the wait.

 

While waiting, you are giving Square Enix money for time you don't play, because you are locked out of it. I wouldn't say it is worth that.

[Kage]

Pretty sure it's "it's worth the wait while you play on other servers"

 

It's honestly my opinion that the server congestion will alleviate back to its 5AM PST open schedule when the holidays are over.

 

most people are off of work/university at the moment so it means more time for them to play/create characters/etc.

[Altitis Acquired]

Pretty sure it's "it's worth the wait while you play on other servers"

 

 

This I can get behind. ^^

[Naunet]

Or SE could get actual servers instead of whatever poor, beleaguered hamsters they're using now! I always found it ridiculous how zealously they lock character creation and certainly would not be happy nor willing to play on another server in the meantime.

[Kellach Woods]

It's honestly my opinion that the server congestion will alleviate back to its 5AM PST open schedule when the holidays are over.

 

That ship sailed even prior to the Holidays. Ever since 2.4 hit I don't think I've seen a single moment where Balmung was open except right after Maintenance.

 

I just find it funny they lock down the server even if you already have a character there.

[Kage]

http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8957

 

This thread (made after 2.4) and from personal experience there were many morings when I got up for work and saw Balmung open. It's just been a capper since the holiday season

[Kellach Woods]

And I tried when that thread opened in 2.4 and was rebuffed by character lock. YMMV is what I'm saying.

[Havoc Snow]

If you're willing the shell out a few extra bucks, you can always make a character on any open server, wait three days, then pay for a character transfer. It lets you bypass the character creation restrictions.

[Austratus]

Yeah, Balmung and Gilgamesh (don't count us out, too!) are two of the hardest servers to land in. Just make sure you have your character details saved and try early in the morning. I managed to get my alt in at about 2am or so PST.

[Y'lani]

Gilgamesh is open! Balmung is not. Who wants to wait with me and shuffle cards? If we get enough people, I don't mind opening a digital Cards Against Humanity game.