Quote Originally Posted by Pixela View Post
The problem is nobody needs what you're shouting for or they do it with their linkshell, 300-400 people is more than enough people if the content was relevent for them. The problem is that most people don't need what you're shouting for and of those that do, they are either too gimpy for you or they are JP.

Do I need to mention that old FFXI had almost no shout groups for anything, ever? You joined a linkshell or you did no endgame content, shouting only started with Abyssea so it pretty recent.

Server populations aren't NA prime time, they are 24/7 averages. JP numbers peak a fair bit higher.

Not saying I don't agree with server merges but if you think it's going to solve your problems you're delusional. Also people quit after merges due to losing names and community.
Well i've only played for about 3-4 months so I can't speak for the past. 300-400 people might be enough if they need said content but as you said most have completed with their linkshell. What about the people who are in casual linkshells and can't always play when stuff is planned out just give them the finger? I think having a server merge would help all shouts, more people is always better they might not need everything you shout for but maybe a few need AAs/Rem Ch1-5 runs/VW/Delve/Skirmish/Merit BC fights/etc and when your looking at the population every single person counts. I also believe having a server merge would attract people, they can logon and not be in a ghost town they'd be in a MMO, which thrives on community and more people equals more community. Also don't know the average age of people who play this game but you have to be pretty young/immature to quit over something as small as having to change your name. I don't think I have ever met nor heard of someone quitting a game they enjoy due to not being able to use the name they wanted. I have however heard of people quitting games due to population issues.