Server merge: Hidden server names.

[Sidious]

Given the number of threads that were made about the server merger topic in under 24 hours, I'd say it's a pretty big issue for SE right now. The last time we saw 1 thread top 500+ replies in this short a time span was when they made the billing announcements. And guess what, SE understood where a lot of people were coming from and decided to give us a discount. If people didn't complain about that, you can bet you'd be paying $13/mo to play right now.

Also, keep in mind that Yoshi-P himself said he decided to release the info early specifically to get player feedback on the matter.

I'd honestly be surprised if they didn't change something.

Don't base your argument on false pretenses. There are a lot of posts, yes, but a TON of those posts are supportive of option 4 or apathetic either way.

As for releasing the server names: No. Not unless they are new server names. The current one have population and community-type connotations associated with them.

Beta had villain names for servers, initial release had town names, moving forward for 2.0 we need to flush out all of the past and start fresh with the server names. I suggest either going back to the beta names or using previous FF protagonist names.

IMO.

I don't really see why that would be a problem with this game.

Well, that's because you're Lindblum. Of course you don't see it from the perspective of someone who has to make a new home in an already established ecosystem.

[MeowyWowie]

Don't base your argument on false pretenses. There are a lot of posts, yes, but a TON of those posts are supportive of option 4 or apathetic either way.

Where did I say there was over 500 posts of people disagreeing with it?

There were also TONS of posts from people that were fine with paying 13/mo (myself included) but we got a discount didn't we?

[Narfalicious]

Don't base your argument on false pretenses. There are a lot of posts, yes, but a TON of those posts are supportive of option 4 or apathetic either way.

It would also be interesting to see how many of the 500+ replies are from unique individuals.

[Silversnow]

LOl I get what you mean. But look how quickly popular named servers like Rabenastre and Besaid filled up while servers like mine (kashuan) stayed a freakin ghost town since release. I think people should spend less time worrying about names, and more time working together to communicate with one another in a way that gets the most people on the server they want together. While I love the analogy (because it was hilarious) this game isnt a movie. If it were, the title wouldnt change the content of the movie one bit. Everyone will still be playing the same game. I don't know, maybe I am wrong. I AM one of those people that thinks public schools should wear uniforms, and trust me, I know how popular THAT concept is with people. I am just an army guy at heart, and am all for making decisions based on substance rather than appearences.

Server name is important enough that SE mailed me a Right of Passage that lists Figaro as my server. Now if the server was shut down and wasn't available at all I could see not being able to be on it. But from player population polls there is a good chance that its going to be a still living world and I have a 10% chance to randomly pick the right one.

SE going to mail me an updated Right of Passage free of charge?

[Sidious]

Where did I say there was over 500 posts of people disagreeing with it?

You didn't; you used the post count to give credence to the idea that this is a "big deal" to SE. Judging by your predisposition on the issue, I'd say the implication is obvious.

As I said before: A great deal of those posts are from people voicing positivity regarding the merges, or from people who don't care. It isn't a big deal to either of them. Inflating a thread (and as someone pointed out, probably a good portion of said posts are not from unique posters) does not necessarily imply that what people are talking about is a "big deal".

[Mihana]

Server name is important enough that SE mailed me a Right of Passage that lists Figaro as my server. Now if the server was shut down and wasn't available at all I could see not being able to be on it. But from player population polls there is a good chance that its going to be a still living world and I have a 10% chance to randomly pick the right one.

SE going to mail me an updated Right of Passage free of charge?

I never even got my Rite of Passage certificate. Sent away for it a month or two after the game came out and it never arrived. I wouldn't fret over it too much though. Perhaps they can make an online printable version of the passage thing allowing players to choose their own. Unlikely to happen though...

[MeowyWowie]

You didn't; you used the post count to give credence to the idea that this is a "big deal" to SE. Judging by your predisposition on the issue, I'd say the implication is obvious.

As I said before: A great deal of those posts are from people voicing positivity regarding the merges, or from people who don't care. It isn't a big deal to either of them.

That's just how you took it then. I was just comparing this topic to the topic of billing a few months back.

Also, if this wasn't a huge deal for SE right now, why the hell would Yoshi-P type a giant letter explaining the reasons behind his decisions not even 24 hours after the initial announcement. He's never responded to anything that quickly and with that much detail.

Don't kid yourself. This is a big deal for SE right now.

[Sidious]

Don't kid yourself. This is a big deal for SE right now.

Yes, that is accurate. Your insinuation that a bloated forum post is indicative of anything at all, however, is not.

[MeowyWowie]

Yes, that is accurate. Your insinuation that a bloated forum post is indicative of anything at all, however, is not.

Really? I would disagree with that.

I'm fairly sure Yoshi-P's quick response was directly related to the massive increase in forum activity in the past 24 hours.

You're entitled to your own opinion, of course.

[Aruseth]

I read that they recommend 10 for the german and french so i am wondering if any of been deemed for NA. really dont want to get stuck on a world where its all jp or gm fh... anyone heard anything?