So, no roleplay server?

[SkyeWindbinder]

A real "Roleplayer" doesnt need some dedicated RP server, they just live the char.... Like a Boss...

^^This. lol

[Rowyne]

SWTOR had a RP server? Dont see how since they had to merge all their servers into a few because the population on every server dropped drastically.

SWTOR originally had many RP servers. I started off on a RP server called Sanctum of the Exalted, and was auto-merged to another RP server called The Ebon Hawk. Even after the massive population drop, here are the numbers:

U.S. Servers - 7 total, 3 of which are RP
European Servers - 9 total, 3 of which are RP
Asian Servers - 3 total, 1 of which is RP

That's a very high percentage of RP to non-RP. Even in a game with such a dramatic population drop, there is demand for RP servers.

Source

Either way, with no guarantee that the game is going to have a massive client base, they should probably wait a few months before thinking about making a RP server.

I disagree. This is something that must be coordinated before launch. What if the RP community decides to keep Balmung as the unofficial RP server, then a few months later, SE slaps the label on a different server or creates a new one altogether? New players would go to the designated server and be separated from the majority of the already-established community. Some players wouldn't even know there was a RP community and an unofficial server. RPers would be scattered to the wind, and when they establish roots, they (understandably) won't want to move.

[fuzz]

I just researched what an RP server's purpose is...

I dont see why there would need to be more than 1 server TOTAL for this.

The trolling possibility is enormous for these.

-fuzz

[Rowyne]

I just researched what an RP server's purpose is...

I dont see why there would need to be more than 1 server TOTAL for this.

I do agree that I don't think ARR needs more than one RP server at launch, or maybe two (one for NA/EU and one for JP).

IMO, they should just slap the label on Balmung and be done with it.

[fuzz]

I do agree that I don't think ARR needs more than one RP server at launch, or maybe two (one for NA/EU and one for JP).

IMO, they should just slap the label on Balmung and be done with it.

Yea possibly two because of the language barrier.

Ive honestly never even noticed RPers before. Ive seen people who get really into their avatars, but never knew there was a specific community that they belonged to. Probably because im a PvPer.

-fuzz

[Robobandit]

Yea possibly two because of the language barrier.

Ive honestly never even noticed RPers before. Ive seen people who get really into their avatars, but never knew there was a specific community that they belonged to. Probably because im a PvPer.

-fuzz

Not all of them belong to the "RP community". A lot of people just like to go to officially designated "RP" servers because the communities on the servers are usually a bit closer knit and better to be a part of. In most games where I've been on a RP server, there have been server-wide player-run events that get planned and scheduled and people actually show up to take part.

[Nix]

I think that when we are able to actually pick our servers for transfer they will mark the RP server then. There is no sense in making it after launch since the RP community wants to know where to go -now- and the non RP'ers want to know which server to avoid. I have a feeling they'll make Balmung the RP server (Since it was made from Besaid, the un-official RP server), and they connected Balmung to an NA datacenter.

I think by mid-june, we'll all know what's what... atleast I hope so

[Duuude007]

I remember we were told that the team was going to implement a roleplay (RP) server.



Unfortunately I see nothing of the sort in the newly published server list. Does that mean we can forget about it?

If instead there's something in store, knowing before server transfers will be enacted may be a good idea, even if I'm not holding my breath about it.

With chat filters and ri-diculously sized Free companies, there isn't really anything stopping you from RP'ing to your heart's content.

That said, I don't think the world would end if they gave you what you want.

[Abriael]

With chat filters and ri-diculously sized Free companies, there isn't really anything stopping you from RP'ing to your heart's content.

That's not the issue. Having RP servers officially creates an environment dedicated to roleplay, where like-minded people can converge easier.

Besides, we have been told we'd get it, and the least they can do is tell us if the plan has been scrapped or we can expect something.

[Alhanelem]

Within AAA MMORPGs (which is what I'm talking about, but it seems to be your habit to randomly ignore part of what someone says to fit your needs) it's very rare that an RP server isn't offered.

And as far as I know, this is an AAA MMORPG.

'AAA Title" is a term i see getting thrown around way too much. Not saying that I disagree in this case in regards to this game, but there is not actually a standard I see among top end MMOs regarding roleplay servers. The presence or lack thereof of RP servers does not make or break "AAA" status.

Generally, it's nothing more than a label (though WoW's RP servers have stricter rules about out of character chat and character naming) to begin with, so I don't see what the big deal is. Do RPers need to feel validated or something?

(which is what I'm talking about, but it seems to be your habit to randomly ignore part of what someone says to fit your needs)

I'm not ignoring anything. "AAA" means nothing to me. Almost every studio calls their games "AAA." The most laughable is one i saw in a job ad recently: "Lead artist needed for AAA social facebook game." There's no such thing as an AAA facebook game in my book.

Why is it that you seem to pounce on every tiny little issue and blow it up out of porportion? I'm still searching for a post from you saying "hey, i like this thing they're doing, that's great!" or something to that effect.

My MMO career includes FFXI, FFXIV, WoW, Warhammer Online, Aion and Star Wars: The Old Republic. Out of these games, the only ones that didn't have RP servers were the Final Fantasy MMOs and Aion.

6 out of the dozens and dozens of MMOs out there doesn't paint a complete picture. Out of all the MMOs I've ever touched, only one (WoW) had RP servers. This doesn't mean they didn't have active RP communities- they just didn't need nor demand a special server for it.