About the World Merge and Character Transfers (02/09/2012)

[Elexia]

If they do delay the merge no one can complain about it since it was delayed due to their complaining in the first place. We know it is very likely people will resub for 1.21 since every patch tends to bring people back/outta inactivity, but it's also apparent they do have a system in place ready for the "new way" or "missed out" people so I don't think it would be delayed for a recount.

When they calculate server numbers it's more than likely through the main software which doesn't gain/lose numbers due to inactivity (look at how they calculate WoW's numbers), it's only new subs that may add some in but even then they proven with XI's census they keep very detailed data and won't have to recalculate much if they're aiming for around 2-4k people per server.

[Zoltan]

If they do delay the merge no one can complain about it since it was delayed due to their complaining in the first place. We know it is very likely people will resub for 1.21 since every patch tends to bring people back/outta inactivity, but it's also apparent they do have a system in place ready for the "new way" or "missed out" people so I don't think it would be delayed for a recount.

When they calculate server numbers it's more than likely through the main software which doesn't gain/lose numbers due to inactivity (look at how they calculate WoW's numbers), it's only new subs that may add some in but even then they proven with XI's census they keep very detailed data and won't have to recalculate much if they're aiming for around 2-4k people per server.

"March 1 (Thursday) to March 19 (Monday), 2012: Character transfer selection period. *
March 27 (Tuesday), 2012: World merge maintenance to be carried out."

Do you feel so strongly about people complaining that you compain about their potential complaints before they have even complained about it?

By the way, your post makes very little sense. Nice run-on sentences.

[Rizon]

If they do delay the merge no one can complain about it since it was delayed due to their complaining in the first place. We know it is very likely people will resub for 1.21 since every patch tends to bring people back/outta inactivity, but it's also apparent they do have a system in place ready for the "new way" or "missed out" people so I don't think it would be delayed for a recount.

When they calculate server numbers it's more than likely through the main software which doesn't gain/lose numbers due to inactivity (look at how they calculate WoW's numbers), it's only new subs that may add some in but even then they proven with XI's census they keep very detailed data and won't have to recalculate much if they're aiming for around 2-4k people per server.

You are, of course, correct in everthing you said. But as you know full well players will come back and test out a new patch. A certain number will stay beyond that 1 month period. Many more have unsubbed again waiting til the next patch. As it appears that this is the defining patch for the current version of the game many more might be staying. You will not have a good handle on those numbers til the 1st of April. Wouldn't it be prudent to wait for those numbers before making a final desision?

[Elexia]

You are, of course, correct in everthing you said. But as you know full well players will come back and test out a new patch. A certain number will stay beyond that 1 month period. Many more have unsubbed again waiting til the next patch. As it appears that this is the defining patch for the current version of the game many more might be staying. You will not have a good handle on those numbers til the 1st of April. Wouldn't it be prudent to wait for those numbers before making a final desision?

Most likely, but it really depends on what they set the server caps in general since realistically even though it may bring back some numbers, honestly speaking it likely won't be such a huge influx it can greatly skew things.

[Rizon]

Most likely, but it really depends on what they set the server caps in general since realistically even though it may bring back some numbers, honestly speaking it likely won't be such a huge influx it can greatly skew things.

You are most likely correct. I just want to be certain. 1 additional month for confirmation will not hurt as Yoshi-P has said money was not a consideration.