Returning after 16 years. Question about what's going on?

[PMS_Jordan]

Hello everyone,

After 16 years the itch to play this game again came over me HARD. I just bought the game on Steam, brought 3 of my friends with me and rolled a new toon since I can’t remember any of my old information. I’m really enjoying being back in this world. Its like seeing a friend you used to be extremely close with but haven’t seen in a long time.

However, one thing seems very off to me and my memories of the game. My chat box is being spammed non-stop by RMT and boosting services ads. My friends and I rolled our toons on Asura, since I heard it was the popular English speaking sever. (I didn’t want to relive JP Only when looking for parties) My question is this RMT spam just an Asura issue? Or is it a problem across all the severs? It’s really bugging me and I feel like I will run out room in my blacklist soon from the insane amounts messages.

[Zehira]

Take /yell off the chat log. Almost nobody ever read it anymore since we have linkshells/discord to replace it.

Only an issue people have had is trying to find random players (in the game) to start a party.

[PMS_Jordan]

Take /yell off the chat log. Almost nobody ever read it anymore since we have linkshells/discord to replace it.

Only an issue people have had is trying to find random players (in the game) to start a party.

Thank you for the advice. I totally forget I could even do that. I will turn it off next time. Thanks again!

[Pixela]

There is nothing wrong with Asura, people want to buy from mercs because they are all mostly solo players.

Just turn off yell and go about your business if it bothers you. Also, you know trusts exist right? Nobody groups for xp groups now.

[PMS_Jordan]

There is nothing wrong with Asura, people want to buy from mercs because they are all mostly solo players.

Just turn off yell and go about your business if it bothers you. Also, you know trusts exist right? Nobody groups for xp groups now.

People don't group up anymore? That's slightly depressing. Can I use a combination of the Trust System with my friends? Or is it one or the other?

[Catmato]

You can use any combination of 1-5 other real people or trusts. You need to progress in the Rhapsodies of Vanadiel storyline to summon more than three trusts.

Edit: Also, people do still group up for fun, even though it's sub-optimal. There are NPCs called Linkshell Concierge who can give you linkpearls. There are multiple NPCs in each city and they don't necessarily have the same linkshells so check them all and find one you like.

Edit 2: spelling

[Zehira]

We (linkshell) often group up for the endgame content (Dynamis, Omen, Vagary, Odyssey, etc) like every day of a week. Really hardcore right? ^^;

I recommend start doing RoV missions for more exp boost since everyone can level from 1 to 99 in few hours. Yes, only a leader of party can use trusts with buddies.

[Yvone]

They'll all quit in a week anyway. Do what makes sense.

[Alhanelem]

My friends and I rolled our toons on Asura,

This was your mistake.

Do not play on Asura. Yes, it is the most populous, but in a bad way- it's overpopulated and the RMT situation is so out of control on that server as a result it isn't even funny. Okay, it kind of is, but for all the wrong reasons.

I know you don't want to, but ask your friends to move. You'll make another server very much happy with the extra people. Since you're not too far in you can just start over.

Would be happy to help you get around on Shiva <3

Seriously, we as a community need to stop telling people to join Asura.

(toon, eeek)