If they implement a server transfer option where for a small fee you could switch that would help.Those who aren't coming back for awhile could pay a small fee and go where they want. That or just give them the option to choose a server when they resubscribe.
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02-10-2012, 03:39 AMEight
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02-10-2012, 03:50 AMSaiph
The discussion in this thread shows why SE's way of merge isnt wrong. Its not about population, but there is also timezones, lagnguage and other stuff you have to include.
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02-10-2012, 04:04 AMGreyJorildyn
Seems like it will be impossible to convince everyone what method is preferred, even if it's a mixed one. Instead of most of us winning, seems like we're all gonna lose unless they start throwing labels on more servers than just #10.
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02-10-2012, 05:48 AMSirOleas
After some much needed sleep (cranky) I gave it some thought.
Ultimately this plan alienates people from low population servers, not just those who wish to move to a new server.
It's not about established players being able to stay established, even though the main concern is keeping your community intact (Nothing wrong with that.)
This situation is about people who are currently divided across all servers like EU players.
Once the merge selection goes active it then becomes about people who no longer have a server as well.
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02-10-2012, 05:52 AMNoctisUmbra
I can already say this plan doesn't look to end up working. A for effort though. Seems like the majority of active shells on Lindblum are deciding on World #5.
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02-10-2012, 06:20 AMSoukyuuSo does the majority of the JP players that voted here: http://ffxiv-fan.rulez.jp/world_change.php (Thanks to Reinheart for the link)Quote:
Originally Posted by NoctisUmbra
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02-10-2012, 06:30 AMTreach
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Originally Posted by Treach
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02-10-2012, 07:02 AMJinko
Urgh I don't wnt Lindblum as number 1, there is a chance the top 3 servers will fill up very fast and cause people to be locked out.
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02-10-2012, 05:24 PMVackashken
Well, this should be interesting seeing as this is the most fracture bitter community of MMO players I've ever ever seen.
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02-10-2012, 05:36 PMAnswa
You guys bore me. The more small chunks that decide to move servers the better. The more big chunks you guys try to create the more your fake problems become reality.
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02-10-2012, 05:45 PMDemonFury
Community Server Fix ? World Merge
A good way to fix the community problems imo with the upcoming server merge is Simple. All SE has to do is simply leave the ability to x-fer servers in well after the merge that will allow the players who for whatever reason were not able to switch to the server they wanted to due to maybe not being on the game for unforeseen reasons.
Also this will allow those whom have been inactive but were planning on returning to link up with the players that they were playing with in the first place.
Another possible solution is if your doing this in order to better populate a server due to low population simply merge two low population servers in together without making people actually have to apply for that server. Simply combine two servers into one server , it really cannot be that difficult at least not as difficult as going through a much harder process as in making everyone choose a server and if that server is full having to choose another one which will frustrate alot of people if they are trying to go to the same server as their linkshell and or friends.
By combining two into one it eliminates so many of those problems that will occur some of which might even cause people to simply stop playing altogether which if im not mistaken could cause a domino effect later on and wind p causing more people to leave than was initially expected. -
02-10-2012, 06:42 PMcharlemagne
The simple fact of the matter is that the way the merge is proposed WILL lead to some people not being able to play with some of the friends they have made in the game. Why they cannot simply merge the less populated servers together rather than have a situation where people will be exiled from the community they are a part of is beyond me.
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02-10-2012, 07:20 PMCthulhu
@Rex: I'm liking this idea of trying to keep the server communities together, but I'm seeing a different breakdown than that quote in your original post. I'm basing all this information on threads within each server's world forum, so it's far from definitive as some of them only have a few people weighing in.
World 1: Cornelia
World 2:
World 3: Istory, Mysidia
World 4: Fabul
World 5: Selbina, Lindblum
World 6: Gyshal, Figaro
World 7: Trabia, Wutai
World 8: Besaid
World 9: Palamecia, RPC
World 10: EU
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02-10-2012, 09:04 PMCatapultThat is certainly looking ok so far. Cornelia and Lindblum might get a capacity issues unless they all move quick, but that's what this time to talk is all about. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Cthulhu
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02-11-2012, 02:58 AMNoctisUmbra
A lot of Lindblum is considering 5, not 1. The major shells at least are. Also 5 is the most popular among the JP community based on their poll. I'd be more worried about world 5 filling up quickly.
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02-11-2012, 03:07 AMJackDaniels
EDIT: way to not read the entire thread haha
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02-11-2012, 03:47 AMCthulhu
Ok, edited it to move Lindblum to server 5. I almost put them down on both lastnight because they were split on threads. The 1indblum thread had more views and replies so I wend there instead. It does seem as if some of the larger shells are picking 5, but there seems to be a little debate about room because 5 seems popular with some JP.