Can new players join me?

Hi, I'm an existing player and I're recruited some new friends to join me to play FFXIV. Let's say I'm moving to 'Server A'. Question, can my new friends join me in 'Server A'?

Thanks!

If they're new to the game completely then yes, they can just make characters on the server you're going to. If not, and they already have characters and you're wondering if we'll be able to transfer servers come 2.0, then I'm not sure.

As far as I know it's not like Final Fantasy XI where you were given a random server assignment. The only thing that will keep them from joining your server is if it's full before they can join, as far as I know.

You should be able to choose the server in which you wish to play.

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Originally Posted by shal_zee

Hi, I'm an existing player and I're recruited some new friends to join me to play FFXIV. Let's say I'm moving to 'Server A'. Question, can my new friends join me in 'Server A'?

Thanks!

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Yes. New characters can join any server.

I meant to say if I play with my current 1.0 character (not create a new character), will my new players friends be able to join me? Or there need to be some time before they can migrate to my server.

They should be able to join any server as long as they are new or are creating a new character. If they played 1.0 as well I don't think they'll be able to play with their 1.0 character on your server.

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Originally Posted by shal_zee

I meant to say if I play with my current 1.0 character (not create a new character), will my new players friends be able to join me? Or there need to be some time before they can migrate to my server.

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I said: "Yes, new characters can join any server."

Therefore, yes, they will be able to join you.

Existing characters are restricted from importing their character to a "fresh start" server. But new players can start on any server, including the ones that existing players can join.

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Originally Posted by Alhanelem

I said: "Yes, new characters can join any server."

Therefore, yes, they will be able to join you.

Existing characters are restricted from importing their character to a "fresh start" server. But new players can start on any server, including the ones that existing players can join.

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Cool thanks! They (new players) will be intimidated by so many max level players! ^^

I'm sure the "fresh start servers will be clearly denoted, so that players will only join servers with more established characters / game economies if they desire to.

In the end, if your friends are new, wouldnt it be funnier if you joined them on a new server instead? (what im doing) After all, on old servers, there will be few lowlevel people, it will be harder to find parties to play with or linkshells that accepts, and considering the economy, they wont be able to buy lowlevel gear and such from the AH either, remember atomos? ^^

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Originally Posted by Medura

In the end, if your friends are new, wouldnt it be funnier if you joined them on a new server instead? (what im doing) After all, on old servers, there will be few lowlevel people, it will be harder to find parties to play with or linkshells that accepts, and considering the economy, they wont be able to buy lowlevel gear and such from the AH either, remember atomos? ^^

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I wouldn't find it funner, personally. I have a few unleveled jobs I could play with any new friends; I'd rather not have to do the job/af quests over again until they need them and be able to do other things when they aren't around.

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Originally Posted by Medura

In the end, if your friends are new, wouldnt it be funnier if you joined them on a new server instead? (what im doing) After all, on old servers, there will be few lowlevel people, it will be harder to find parties to play with or linkshells that accepts, and considering the economy, they wont be able to buy lowlevel gear and such from the AH either, remember atomos? ^^

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you can't move old characters to the new player servers, unless you start over. But if you want to start over yes, the economy on old servers will be as messed up as it was true. As for not being able to afford starter gear that won't be a problem. Personally if I had friends join my server I would probably give them starter money to help them get into a pre-established economy.

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Originally Posted by Medura

In the end, if your friends are new, wouldnt it be funnier if you joined them on a new server instead? (what im doing) After all, on old servers, there will be few lowlevel people, it will be harder to find parties to play with or linkshells that accepts, and considering the economy, they wont be able to buy lowlevel gear and such from the AH either, remember atomos? ^^

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Or with a max level character, you can help craft gears for those friends, give them a small bank roll to get started etc.

The economy will be just as silly on a new server...it will just be different items that are overpriced.


And there will be plenty of new players on existing servers:
1. Not everyone leveled all classes to max
2. Not everyone who is considered an 'old' character is level 20 let alone 50. (keep in mind ANY 1.0 character can't be on a 'new' server....that includes my friend who got to level 20 THM and quit)
3. We have spouses, partners and RL friends who all are planning on joining us
4. Not every 'new player' will go to a 'new server'

Dungeons and FATEs are also going to have level sync and seem to be a bulk of the partying experience so you can still play with your low level friends and help them get XP no matter what level you are.

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Originally Posted by Medura

In the end, if your friends are new, wouldnt it be funnier if you joined them on a new server instead? (what im doing) After all, on old servers, there will be few lowlevel people, it will be harder to find parties to play with or linkshells that accepts, and considering the economy, they wont be able to buy lowlevel gear and such from the AH either, remember atomos? ^^

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I will be able to assist them when it comes to equipments. I think it's be fun. I'm planning to level arcanist so I'm level one too! ^^

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Originally Posted by Estellios

Dungeons and FATEs are also going to have level sync and seem to be a bulk of the partying experience so you can still play with your low level friends and help them get XP no matter what level you are.

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Level sync, maybe so, but well, not in a few major patches, and when those major patches has come, the game wont be new anymore, will it? :P (yes, level sync is one of the things that will not be at launch)