Give me a server transfer option. (Rant inside)

Well,

I am in a serious quagmire on Besaid, because of my reputation. Basically, people don't like me because of who I am - abrasive, rude, and troublesome.

Fine, I get it. I know that much. That is a product of who I was in the first few months after launch. I've tried my best to improve myself and be less of a douche/hardass/dick. But it seems like just about 75% of the server has made up its mind, despite my efforts to change those perceptions.

The end result? I have trouble getting parties for Dzemael Darkhold, or participating in events.

I am not interested in rerolling Feral Ren, and I never will roll a new character. Rerolling is like running away from the problem, to simply change masks and start anew - it doesn't work for me.

I'm painfully aware of how difficult it is to change opinions, especially when they have been made up. What I don't appreciate is that being pushed on others and further making it more difficult for me to enjoy Final Fantasy XIV. It's also starting to become ridiculous how there seems to be at least one person in every group or linkshell that objects to the very idea of being in my presence, which just makes it hard for me to play the damn game.

So, this is a request to Square Enix: Implement a Server Transfer feature so I can have the option to leave Besaid if things do not improve.

Thank you.

Regards,
Feral Ren

Its not S-E's fault for your behavior, if you treat others as such you will be treated thusly. This forum might have the most negative community I've seen, but the sense of community that was in FFXI is still in game and I'm glad its kept that way.

To make it short...you deserved it.

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Originally Posted by MrLion

Its not S-E's fault for your behavior, if you treat others as such you will be treated thusly. This forum might have the most negative community I've seen, but the sense of community that was in FFXI is still in game and I'm glad its kept that way.

To make it short...you deserved it.

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I was certainly difficult to put up with. What I'm taking issue with is the idea of people making it impossible for me to enjoy the game even after I've made an effort to improve my interactions with others.

It's like telling someone to "change their ways", and they do change their ways, and you still exclude them anyway. That just effectively nullifies that person's efforts to improve the relationship.

Its an online community my friend...they have no time to see what has changed from you. I tell you this by experience, first impressions on an online community lasts pretty much forever.

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Originally Posted by MrLion

Its an online community my friend...they have no time to see what has changed from you. I tell you this by experience, first impressions on an online community lasts pretty much forever.

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Pretty much why I am just about ready to wash my hands of Besaid and move elsewhere. But I am not rolling a new character. I want to transfer Feral Ren somewhere else.

By you saying this pretty much going to follow whatever world you go to. Let's say this SE said they only going to had transfer 6-1year from PS3 because they feel that how long it going to take for someone to get bored or want to leave to other world.

Tho they did say this a long time ago still the core system need to be fix first then maybe ps3 need to be out before they even add this but who knows lol.

I'm surprised to hear this. I've never heard anything bad about you at all on Besaid.

Them's the breaks. Make a new character with a new name, or make the best of what you have. Why should SE accomodate you by way of server transfer for your delinquent behavior?

But who's to say you will not have same attitude on other server . To be honest im a Sac in my shell and I take to account where people are from and what their past was like on a server . If it was bad due to how game was as in u bitching about it then i would maybe over look it and give you a pearl. but who's to say i know you from here and so idk lol

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Originally Posted by Issachar

Them's the breaks. Make a new character with a new name, or make the best of what you have. Why should SE accomodate you by way of server transfer for your delinquent behavior?

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I wouldn't call it delinquent. It's more like being extremely abrasive, blunt and undiplomatic. I don't have the ability to use tact well. So when you look at it that way, the situation I'm in makes sense because people are f*cking snowflakes!

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Originally Posted by Wynn

I'm surprised to hear this. I've never heard anything bad about you at all on Besaid.

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Ask around. Talk to roleplayers, talk to hardcore folks that have had experience with me not long after Launch. THe stories will surface. :|

hmmmm good luck man if you need a server to make new character Cornelia is very good and populated

He/She said they have changed and people wont change their minds.. if hes acting better and they are just being plain rude to him for at least trying to change, (Which normally people with crappy attitudes don't do) then why not allow him to start over I mean really if they are being dicks about it no need to hinder his play if he has righted his wrongs. Give him a break.. Just saying..

Also I can say from personal experience that once you get knocked down from your high horse and you actually hurt when you fell, then chances are you wont try to climb back up.

I will do as Amage has, you are more than welcomed to my shell on Palamecia if you ever find that it gets too bad.

Maybe, if you wait awhile then all the newer/returning players will reach R50 and you will have a new bunch of people to play with that don't have bad experience with you? I am sorry to hear about your situation though, and it is good to hear that you improved. If it is any consolation, I have a character on Besaid and I've never heard anything about you in either of my linkshells, so don't give up hope!

I agree that we should be able to make a server change. I just started playing again for the first time in 2 months and rolled a new character on Mysidia and I love the server, however I have an Elezen Gladiator on Lindblum that I would love to bring over. Since I haven't played in 2 months I would really like to continue on with him but want to start fresh with a new LS on a new server. It would be absolutely wonderful if we could switch. I am also hoping that they listen to our feedback and create more character creation options. More hairstyles, characteristics (plz more tats!), and the freedom to combine characteristics from different facial styles would be awesome! More. Options. Plz.

Ill admit you can be loud, then again, im not innocent myself, and you know i do things with you whenever you need me

Unfortunately, there's so very little to do in-game people pass the time with gossip.

Besaid's an unnecessarily gossipy server-- quite possibly the gossipy-ist I've seen in 15+ years of online gaming. While I don't condone rude/blunt/undiplomatic, it can be almost impossible to recover a reputation once the server has decided you are rude/blunt/undiplomatic. Additionally, having a bad day can completely sink your chances for a long, long time-- simply because the server's decided that's the way things are. Nobody questions the server.

Note how I say the server; nobody's going to bother asking you about your side. They decide your side for you.

I don't know the poster, but I do hope Besaid can at least appreciate the directness with which they speak. A self-proclaimed ass is much easier to get along with than someone eternally locked into the passive-aggressive machinations of the Game of Thrones.

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Originally Posted by van_arn

Besaid's an unnecessarily gossipy server-- quite possibly the gossipy-ist I've seen in 15+ years of online gaming.

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What do you mean by this? I have a hard time believing poeple actually chat? I take this as like people chatting in town. My chat log in ul'dah on my server gets a shout about once an hour at best >.>.

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Originally Posted by Aldwin

What do you mean by this? I have a hard time believing poeple actually chat? I take this as like people chatting in town. My chat log in ul'dah on my server gets a shout about once an hour at best >.>.

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While all of this can be seen on others servers in other games, Besaid seems to thrive on gossip.

Well, besaid IS the unofficial RP server. So why shouldn't somebody be the bad ass?

Ren, O_O I never knew you were rude, but wait, i thought it was just an act/RP O_O Come be my friend! ^_^/ i dont care what their personalities are :D :D

No offense to you, and I give you much props for doing your best to change your attitude to better suit the ideals of others. However I have to agree with most of the others in that you 'made your bed so lay in it' kind of deal.
I do believe that Everyone deserves a second chance; Unfortunately the online community isn't always so forgiving...

You may just have to re-roll even if it pains you. IF you want to make better with the community. (hopefully though they will just see your good and were messing around lol)

Good Luck with whatever your choice may be. :)

The fact that Ren has made this post indicates she's gone through a learning experience about who she is and how to handle herself.

That's worth something, no?

I agree the game needs server transfers,
But not because you messed up your reputation on a server.

only read the original post but its your own fault you have this issue but you already know that so no reason to dwell on it that being said i think they should have a server transfer option at simply because you could end up on a dead server hoping that after some time it'll liven up a bit but it doesn't least for your hours should be able to move instead of having to start all the way over

I feel sympathy for you. I hope that you will have luck and continue playing. I hope your server is more accepting twords you.

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Originally Posted by SilvertearRen

I am not interested in rerolling Feral Ren, and I never will roll a new character. Rerolling is like running away from the problem, to simply change masks and start anew - it doesn't work for me.

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"Rerolling is like running away from the problem. I would like a server transfer option to run away from the problem instead."

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Originally Posted by Rjain

"Rerolling is like running away from the problem. I would like a server transfer option to run away from the problem instead."

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I've never had problems with you but I'm not really in the RP game either. I'm assuming that's why Besaid is so "gossipy". I haven't really seen or noticed this gossip. All the gossip I hear is about people's real lives through Ventrilo.

Rjain is right though. It also takes time for someone to warm up to you after you've made said changes but all in all, this entire thread is completely subjective. You may say you've done a lot to change your reputation but there is no way to objectively verify this. We don't know who your accusers are. We haven't heard any other people's testimony. Hell, this is the first time I've heard about you being any sort of delinquent player. This may come as a surprise to you but I'd wager that more than likely you've been hanging out with the same group of people for too long. You and/or the others around you are probably succumbing to a sort of societal cabin fever.

Take a break from the game or at the very least, from the people you play with day in and day out. This will help things cool down and all parties involved can get a chance at a fresh start.

I mean, you're not Beligan Rofl. He's purposefully notorious so I think you at least have a chance.

With that being said, I've seen people that have been let down by choosing the "wrong" server. In the beginning Cornelia was unofficially designated as a Japanese server, but that name means a lot to every Final Fantasy fan world wide. It's no wonder it's population is so large, but at the same time, I've seen complaints, especially in the early days, of how no one would talk on that server. This was probably a misjudgment as I'm sure there was plenty of talking, it was just all in Japanese or in a linkshell. I wouldn't be able to comment on that particular server's status today but I can see why some people would like to move.

But ya, Rjain's right. You don't want to reroll but you'd rather switch servers? There's no guarantee that the next server will accept you with open arms (especially after this thread) and it really is the same thing, just without the character wipe.

I'd suggest taking a break from your immediate inner circle though. I'm sure you'll find that'll help a ton. That way you don't have to switch servers and you don't have to wipe your character.

Good luck.

don't give up

If one linkshell wouldn't let you join, then try another

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Originally Posted by Rjain

"Rerolling is like running away from the problem. I would like a server transfer option to run away from the problem instead."

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This is more about dealing with burnt bridges. You may have changed yourself, but if the bridge is still burnt and the people on the other side aren't happy to rebuild it with you, you'll need to find a different bridge if you want to cross the river.

Try a different server is finding a different bridge.

Re-rolling a character on the same server is like wearing an elaborate disguise as you approach the original bridge - if you are found out to be the original character's player, you risk significant implosion all over again.

Relationship issues can suck, because people behave like... well humans. Sometimes you're just better off trying to start fresh with completely different people, especially if you've tried to change your personality.

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Originally Posted by van_arn

While all of this can be seen on others servers in other games, Besaid seems to thrive on gossip.

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Really? I dunno, I haven't really noticed much out of the ordinary, certainly nothing strange in comparison to what I've seen go on in other games.

FFXI community is harsh...
in ffxi, if you ninja lot than you are doom ( your name will be in black list in all end game-ls)

but I can understand that you was rude when the game just came out...
it was nightmare... anyone will lose his mind...

but since there is only few new people who buy ffxiv
it made it hard to change your reputation

and yes, besaid is gossipy drama server...

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Really? I dunno, I haven't really noticed much out of the ordinary, certainly nothing strange in comparison to what I've seen go on in other games.

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Same here. Been on Beseid since release, I've never really noticed any out of control gossiping, or maybe it's just our LS ignores it. As it is, I've never heard anyone mention you. Belgian has been the only one I ever noticed had a rep, and he purposely stirred that pot himself.

Maybe you should log out and rethink how you respond to others.

If you're such a dick you have to move servers because everyone on your server hates you, you'll probably be hated on every other server too. Be a nicer person.

Ren,

You don't seem mean to me. You seem like a civil person on the Terrible Payment's thread. Well regardless if you move, I'm sure Trabia will be happy to have you. I'll be friends with ya :D

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Originally Posted by LillithaFenimore

Ren,

You don't seem mean to me. You seem like a civil person on the Terrible Payment's thread. Well regardless if you move, I'm sure Trabia will be happy to have you. I'll be friends with ya :D

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Thank you for the thought. I'll keep that in mind. For now though, I'll try to be patient with Besaid.

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Originally Posted by SilvertearRen

Thank you for the thought. I'll keep that in mind. For now though, I'll try to be patient with Besaid.

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Yeah just have patience and keep with what you are doing... if you have been rough to deal with in the past...and you are truely trying to make an effort they will notice...if not...f*ck them. It always takes two to tango in my book the wrong doer and the wronged...and each needs to be equally forgiving and understanding... that's just me though.

That's why I like the single character focus in this game because it usually causes people to think twice about how they treat others. Reputation matters, and if you are rude to people they will not forget it. Whenever I encounter someone like this they immediately go on my black list and I will never play with them again. I don't think people should be allowed to abuse the community and then just run away to a new server without having to start over.

I've never met you or heard any stories about you on Besaid though.